- Varonis Systems (VRNS, Financial) partners with Microsoft to enhance data security in the AI era.
- The partnership will integrate Varonis' Data Security Platform with Microsoft's security portfolio, including Microsoft Purview.
- This collaboration aims to provide unified data classification, permissions enforcement, and policy management across multiple platforms, enhancing AI security and compliance.
Varonis Systems (Nasdaq: VRNS), a leader in data security, has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to bolster data protection in the age of AI. This collaboration is set to integrate Varonis' advanced Data Security Platform with Microsoft's robust security suite, including the Microsoft Purview, to tackle the complexities of AI security.
The partnership focuses on safeguarding workplace AI adoption, notably Microsoft Copilot, by preventing unauthorized data access by AI tools and large language models (LLMs). A critical component of this cooperation is the integration of Varonis with Microsoft Purview, aimed at delivering consolidated data classification, permissions enforcement, and policy management across various platforms like Microsoft 365, Azure, and other SaaS services including Salesforce, Databricks, and ServiceNow.
Built on Microsoft Azure, Varonis' SaaS architecture is designed to complement Microsoft's AI innovations, offering comprehensive data security and governance solutions. This collaborative effort will empower organizations to manage risks and compliance more effectively as AI applications become widespread within the enterprise environment.
"Varonis built a world-class SaaS architecture on Microsoft Azure that protects the world’s data and accelerates secure AI adoption," stated Yaki Faitelson, CEO and Co-Founder of Varonis. By aligning with Microsoft's AI initiatives, Varonis strengthens its market position, reaching a broader customer base through Microsoft's extensive network.
