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Strengthening Data Security through Strategic Partnership

Netskope and Microsoft, leaders in the security and networking sectors, have announced the expansion of their partnership to deliver comprehensive data security solutions tailored for today’s cloud and AI environments. This collaboration, which is aimed at optimizing the detection, classification, and protection of enterprise data, will leverage both companies' advanced technologies.

The strategic alliance enhances the integration of several powerful Microsoft tools, including Microsoft Purview, Sentinel, Security Copilot, and Entra SSE. By harnessing the capabilities of the Netskope One platform, businesses can achieve improved coordination between security teams, consistent policy enforcement, rapid incident response, and seamless operations—all crucial for safeguarding sensitive data in today's complex digital landscape.

Key Features of the Expanded Partnership

The expanded partnership is poised to deliver several critical enhancements:

1. Enhanced Data Detection and Classification: The integration with Microsoft Purview extends its data loss prevention (DLP) analysis capabilities to a broader network beyond Microsoft's ecosystem. Netskope One's integrated data security assures reliable detection and classification of sensitive data across various scenarios, such as communications with AI applications, unauthorized uploads to cloud storage, social media postings, and web form submissions.

2. Unified Data Security and Governance: DLP policies created in Microsoft Purview will be applied seamlessly across endpoints, SaaS, IaaS, and network traffic, bolstered further by the advanced security features of Netskope One.

3. Integrated Security and Compliance: Utilizing the combined features of Netskope One and Microsoft Purview, organizations can achieve real-time detection, governance, and threat mitigation of all data in transit and at rest, ensuring visibility and compliance across the enterprise.

Recognition and Leadership in Security

Netskope is renowned for its comprehensive approach to AI protection and its strong reputation in integrated data security and Security Service Edge (SSE) technologies. Since 2022, it has been consistently recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge. Furthermore, it uniquely scored in the top two for all use cases in the 2025 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Security Service Edge.

The integration with Microsoft Purview marks the latest effort in the ongoing collaboration between Netskope and Microsoft. Through the integration of Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Security Copilot, Netskope aids organizations in maximizing the value of Microsoft’s security product suite, ensuring optimal security, user experiences, and performance.

Future Developments

In November 2024, Microsoft announced Netskope as its first partner in building an open SSE ecosystem, allowing direct integration of Netskope One SSE into Microsoft Entra Suite products. This integration will enable native SSE functionalities within Microsoft applications, making advanced threat protection and data security more accessible.

In April 2025, Netskope was honored as the 'Microsoft Cybersecurity ISV of the Year' at the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards, highlighting its commitment to data security and partnership with Microsoft.

John Martin, Netskope's Chief Product Officer, expressed his enthusiasm regarding Microsoft’s continued selection of Netskope as a pivotal partner in key security initiatives, stating that the expansion of their collaboration will deliver top-tier data security and SSE capabilities, providing customers with flexibility and options in implementation.

Rudra Mitra, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft Purview, emphasized the importance of offering flexibility to companies in an increasingly complex data environment, focusing on delivering the best partner solutions in collaboration with industry leaders like Netskope.

In May 2025, public previews of the integration features with Microsoft Purview were launched. Siva VRS, Vice President and Global Business Unit Head of Cyber Security at Wipro, noted that large enterprises benefit from integrating analytics from diverse tools, and the seamless integration with Microsoft Purview addresses evolving challenges, enhancing data protection and ensuring the safety of sensitive information.

As of now, the integration functions between Netskope and Microsoft Purview are available for public preview and are aimed at all Microsoft user enterprises seeking to improve their security posture. The following Netskope solutions are also accessible via the Azure Marketplace:

• - Netskope One SSE Platform
• - Netskope One Purview Integration
• - Netskope One Advanced SSE for Entra (Public preview coming soon; contact microsoft@netskope.com for private preview access).

For more detailed information about Netskope's offerings, you can visit their website at netskope.com/jp.

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