Based in San Francisco, CA., Abnormal Security protects organizations from advanced targeted attacks including spear-phishing and business email compromise attacks. Its cloud-native architecture and AI platform provide an inside-out understanding of people and organizational processes to prevent targeted email attacks.

Evan Reiser, Co-founder and CEO at Abnormal Security, said, “When considering the right cloud infrastructure, startups need to look at both the technology platform and the business opportunity. As a cybersecurity company, we were very intrigued with Azure’s inherent security, privacy, and AI offerings and as a startup, Microsoft’s go-to-market support and access to the largest enterprises is unmatched.”

Abnormal’s new security offering will be directly available for purchase on Microsoft’s Azure Marketplace.

Jeffrey Ma, VP Microsoft for Startups said, “Microsoft for Startups helps B2B startups use the Microsoft platform to scale their business quickly and deliver innovative AI-powered solutions to enterprise customers.”

Microsoft’s New Integrations

Recently, automotive cybersecurity firm Upstream Security joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association to establish an ecosystem of leading software vendors that have integrated their solutions to better defend against automotive cyberattacks.  Upstream also revealed that its C4 platform and Microsoft Azure Sentinel will help enable detection, investigation, and remediation for threats targeting connected vehicles and smart mobility services. Through this integration, alerts from Upstream C4 can be used to automate responses based on an OEM vehicle manufacturer’s or connected fleet’s unique security policies. Upstream’s C4 platform leverages existing automotive data feeds to detect threats in real-time and delivers cybersecurity insights supported by AutoThreat Intelligence.

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Upstream Security is the first cloud-based cybersecurity solution purpose-built for protecting smart vehicles from cyber threats and misuse. It provides cloud-based automotive cybersecurity solutions which not only help in achieving cybersecurity for vehicles but also help build a secure perimeter around vehicles’ other integrated services. Upstream’s C4 platform leverages existing automotive data feeds to detect threats in real-time and delivers cybersecurity insights supported by AutoThreat Intelligence.

Speaking on the alliance, Yoav Levy, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder at Upstream Security, said, “Connected vehicles require a purpose-built approach that utilize the data produced by the vehicles, telematics and automotive applications. Through the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association and by integrating with solutions like Upstream C4, Microsoft is enabling the next frontier of cybersecurity.”

Scott Woodgate, senior director, Azure Security at Microsoft, said, “Upstream Security’s integration with Azure Sentinel enables automotive customers to have a best-in-class solution for their vehicle security operations. By connecting normalized automotive data and real-time detection alerts from Upstream Security’s C4 platform with Azure Sentinel customers benefit from extended visibility across their automotive cloud and connected vehicle assets.”

Recently, Upstream Security closed a US$30 million Series B funding round led by a Global Syndicate consisting of Renault Venture Capital. The company also made a technology and go-to-market partnership with Arilou, a provider of in-vehicle network security for carmakers. Combined, Upstream Centralized Connected Car Cybersecurity (C4) technology and Arilou Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDPS) technology aimed to create a fully integrated cybersecurity offering for vehicle OEMs. Upstream Security and Arilou are engaged in joint go-to-market initiatives including joint marketing and demonstration of their integrated solution.

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With a recent shift in gears, the automotive sector is zooming towards a connected vehicle industry. This shift has its own problems though. The biggest concern is the cybersecurity of connected vehicles and commercial fleet services. This is where Upstream steps in. It provides cloud-based automotive cybersecurity solutions which not only help in achieving cybersecurity for the vehicles but also help build a secure perimeter around the vehicle’s other integrated services.

Yoav Levy, Upstream Security Co-founder, and CEO said, “This first of its kind investor syndicate, which includes some of the most important smart mobility companies in the world, is a testament to the severity of the problem the industry is tackling and a ringing endorsement of Upstream’s technology and the progress our team has made. Our mission is to protect every connected vehicle and smart mobility service on the planet–the completion of our funding is perfectly timed to meet the growing demand for our data-driven cloud-based platform, providing our customers with the capabilities they need to accomplish this vitally important task.”

Anna Westerberg, acting CEO of Volvo Group Venture Capital and Senior Vice President, Volvo Group Connected Solutions stated, “Upstream Security has a promising offering and capability to support with cybersecurity solutions to meet our future requirements”

Earlier in the year, Upstream Security had entered into a technology partnership with Arilou, a provider of in-vehicle network security for carmakers. This partnership was aimed at creating a fully integrated cybersecurity offering for vehicle OEMs which surely is now reaping them the benefits.

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