Secure Islands

Secure Islands is a data security company that was acquired by Microsoft in 2015. The company specializes in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, focusing on protecting sensitive information across various platforms and devices.

History

Secure Islands was founded in 2006 by Aki Eldar and Yuval Eldar. The company developed advanced data protection solutions that classify and protect sensitive information at the point of creation. In 2015, Secure Islands was acquired by Microsoft to enhance its Azure Information Protection offerings.

Technology

Secure Islands' technology is designed to integrate with existing IT infrastructure to provide seamless data protection. It uses machine learning algorithms to automatically classify data based on its sensitivity and apply appropriate protection policies. This approach helps organizations comply with regulatory requirements such as GDPR and HIPAA.

Features

• Automatic Classification: Secure Islands automatically classifies data based on predefined policies and user behavior.
• Persistent Protection: The protection applied to data persists regardless of where the data is stored or shared.
• Integration with Microsoft Products: Secure Islands integrates with Microsoft products such as Office 365, SharePoint, and Exchange Server.
• Compliance Support: Helps organizations meet compliance requirements for data protection.

Acquisition by Microsoft

In November 2015, Microsoft announced the acquisition of Secure Islands. This acquisition was part of Microsoft's strategy to enhance its data protection capabilities within the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Secure Islands' technology was integrated into Azure Information Protection, providing advanced data classification and protection features to Microsoft customers.

See also

• Data Loss Prevention
• Azure Information Protection
• Microsoft

References

• Microsoft Acquires Secure Islands
• Azure Information Protection

External links

• Microsoft Azure Information Protection