Microsoft acquires security firm Secure Islands

Microsoft acquires Israeli security firm Secure Islands. Microsoft wants to use the company’s knowledge to strengthen its Azure Rights Management Service for data that is available across different locations and devices.

Microsoft itself does not disclose the amount paid for Secure Islands. ZDNet states that it concerns around 77.5 million dollars, which is approximately 72 million euros. Secure Islands is the third Israeli security company acquired by Microsoft, following the acquisition of Adallom and Aorato. Last year, Microsoft also acquired InMage to enhance Azure’s data recovery capabilities. The Van Secure Islands acquisition is in line with reports that Microsoft wants to focus on developing an intelligent cloud platform.

The main product of Secure Islands is IQProtector. This software identifies and classifies data from the moment it is created and automatically applies a security policy. The software is also able to assign properties to data that persist throughout the entire life cycle. This allows users to protect files, even if they have been shared with third parties. Microsoft indicates that it does not matter where the data is located.

Microsoft’s existing Azure Rights Management Service makes it possible to use files on different devices and locations. Encryption and identity and authorization policies are used for this.