Security News > 2021 > July > Microsoft Acquires Cloud Security Start-up CloudKnox
The CloudKnox deal is Microsoft's fourth cybersecurity acquisition over the last 12 months.
Last June, Microsoft acquired CyberX to beef up its Azure IOT security capabilities and followed up soon after with a separate deal to buy firmware security security specialist ReFirm Labs.
The newest CloudKnox acquisition gives Microsoft an established vendor in the Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management category.
CloudKnox sells a cloud infrastructure management platform that manages permissions and access within an organisation - regardless of their location.
According to Joy Chik, corporate vice president in the Microsoft Identity unit, the CloudKnox technology will be used to provide Microsoft Azure Active Directory customers with granular visibility, continuous monitoring and automated remediation for hybrid and multi-cloud permissions.
Ryan is a journalist and cybersecurity strategist with more than 20 years experience covering IT security and technology trends.
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