Microsoft
Microsoft sells software, cloud services, hardware, and gaming products.
- Categories
- Identity and access management, Attack surface management, Customer identity, Cloud workload and container security, Cloud security (CNAPP and CSPM), DDoS protection, Data loss prevention, Data security posture management, Email security, Endpoint protection and antivirus, Identity governance and administration, Identity threat detection and response, Incident response, Managed detection and response, MFA and passwordless authentication, Mobile security, OT and ICS security, SaaS security, Secrets management, WAF and bot protection, SIEM, EDR and XDR, Vulnerability management
- Based in
- Redmond, United States
- Founded
- 1975
- Size
- 228,000 staff
- Ownership
- Public, MSFT
- Listed
- MSFT on Nasdaq
- Revenue
- $331.8bn (FY2026), from the annual report
About Microsoft
Microsoft sells software, cloud services, hardware, and gaming products. Its main offerings include Microsoft 365, Azure, Copilot, Windows, Surface, and Xbox. It serves individuals, small businesses, large organisations, and educational institutions. The company also provides security products and services, but its primary focus is on productivity, cloud computing, and personal computing. Microsoft operates through a range of platforms and tools. Azure provides cloud infrastructure and AI services. Microsoft 365 bundles cloud storage, advanced security, and Copilot in apps. Power Platform offers low-code tools for building apps, automations, and agents. The company emphasises security, governance, and compliance across its products. It also supports recycling and end-of-life management for its devices.
Products
- Microsoft 365A subscription plan that includes cloud storage, advanced security, and Copilot in apps.
- AzureA cloud computing platform for building, deploying, and managing applications and services.
- CopilotAn AI assistant that provides suggestions and automation across Microsoft products.
- WindowsAn operating system for personal computers and devices.
- SurfaceA line of laptops and tablets designed for portability and performance.
- XboxA gaming console and service for playing games on console, PC, and other devices.
Ownership and deals
- Microsoft acquired MiburoReport on Microsoft buying Miburo (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft acquired Two HatReport on Microsoft buying Two Hat (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft acquired RiskIQ for $500mReport on Microsoft buying RiskIQ (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft acquired CloudKnoxReport on Microsoft buying CloudKnox (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft acquired ReFirm LabsReport on Microsoft buying ReFirm Labs (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft acquired CyberXReport on Microsoft buying CyberX (opens in a new tab)
Acquisitions come from SecurityWeek's monthly M&A round-ups from 2021 onwards, from Cybersecurity Ventures' quarterly M&A reports for 2020, and a few from Wikipedia lists. Funding rounds from 2022 onwards come from Return on Security's weekly Security, Funded newsletter. These are dated to the month. A few deals added from the news are dated to the day. Smaller deals may be missing. Amounts are in US dollars.
Companies Microsoft owns
See companies owned by Microsoft for the category and head office of each, and the deals behind them.