Microsoft confirms acquisition of Secure Islands

On November 10, Microsoft acquired Israel Secure Islands, a company that specializes in computer security. The company's technology can enhance the data protection capabilities of Azure Rights Management Services to provide a flexible architecture that meets the most stringent protections. In the past year alone, Microsoft has acquired Israeli companies for the fifth time. A few months ago, Microsoft acquired Adallom, another Israeli security startup.

Secure Islands' technology enhances the data protection capabilities of Azure Rights Management Services, a Microsoft cloud computing information protection solution. Microsoft has been working hard to strengthen Azure's capabilities. Secure Islands had previously been a Microsoft partner and the two companies were very close. Secure Islands used Microsoft's copyright management technology to create its own solution. After the acquisition is completed, Secure Islands will continue to sell its existing solutions and provide support for its customers.

After completing this acquisition, Secure Islands' technology will be integrated into Azure Rights Management Services to provide a flexible architecture that meets the most stringent protection and compliance requirements. These new capabilities, combined with data from Windows and Office 365, will provide Microsoft customers with the industry's most comprehensive data protection solution.