Microsoft Expands Cybersecurity Portfolio with New ’Security Store’ Platform
Microsoft Corp. is repositioning itself as a cybersecurity contender with the launch of its Security Store platform. The SaaS-based offering bundles threat detection tools like Microsoft Sentinel with AI-powered Copilot agents, aiming to consolidate enterprise security solutions. Partner integrations with Illumio and Netskope suggest a growing ecosystem approach to digital defense.
Investors responded favorably to the announcement, nudging MSFT shares marginally upward during Tuesday's session. The MOVE reflects Microsoft's strategic pivot toward high-margin security services as cloud computing growth plateaus. Cybersecurity now accounts for over $20 billion in annual revenue for the tech giant.