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CounterShadow joins Microsoft Startup Program

05 Feb 2025

CounterShadow joins Microsoft Startup Program

CounterShadow is excited to announce its acceptance into the Microsoft for Startups program, further expanding our technology partnerships and accelerating our development of autonomous cybersecurity solutions.

Leveraging Microsoft's Technology Ecosystem

The Microsoft for Startups program provides CounterShadow with access to Microsoft's extensive technology resources, technical expertise, and global network. This partnership enhances our ability to develop and scale our autonomous cybersecurity platform effectively.

"Being accepted into the Microsoft for Startups program marks another significant milestone for CounterShadow," said Jonathan Zulberg, founder and CEO. "Microsoft's enterprise expertise and security-focused cloud infrastructure align perfectly with our mission to deliver enterprise-grade autonomous cybersecurity solutions."

Enterprise Security Focus

The partnership with Microsoft brings substantial benefits to CounterShadow's enterprise security capabilities, with access to Azure's robust security features and Microsoft's extensive threat intelligence resources.

"Microsoft's security ecosystem and enterprise focus provide an excellent environment for developing our autonomous security platform," said Tony Masse, founder and CTO. "Their strong presence in enterprise environments and commitment to security innovation creates natural synergies with our technology roadmap."

Comprehensive Cloud Strategy

This partnership completes CounterShadow's multi-cloud strategy, following our earlier acceptance into the AWS and Google startup programs. This comprehensive approach ensures that CounterShadow's autonomous security platform will work seamlessly across the major cloud environments where our customers operate.

"With Microsoft joining our cloud partnerships alongside AWS and Google, we're now positioned to deliver a truly cloud-agnostic security solution," added Zulberg. "This flexibility is critical for modern enterprises with hybrid and multi-cloud deployments."

The Microsoft for Startups program will also connect CounterShadow with Microsoft's extensive partner network and enterprise customers, creating opportunities for collaboration and market entry as we approach product launch.

For more information about the Microsoft for Startups program, visit microsoft.com/en-gb/startups.

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