Upwind, the runtime-first cloud security leader, has partnered with Microsoft to deliver a unified, Azure-native security solution that integrates runtime protection, posture management, and vulnerability detection into a single, seamless experience. Available now on the Microsoft Marketplace, the solution provides enterprises with continuous visibility and prioritized insights across Azure environments, with planned expansions into identity protection, internet exposure, and GenAI workloads. Upwind has also achieved co-sell status and full eligibility for Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment decrements, simplifying procurement and accelerating adoption for enterprise customers.
The collaboration embeds Upwind’s runtime capabilities deeply into Azure services, from audit logs to Azure Container Registry (ACR) scanning. This integration enables automatic onboarding of Azure assets and delivers prioritized, context-rich insights that eliminate the need for multiple disconnected tools. Security teams can now detect and respond to risks in real time, with streamlined workflows that cut through alert noise and focus on exploitable threats.
Unlike traditional tools reliant on static rules or posture-only scans, Upwind combines agentless visibility with eBPF-powered runtime detection. This approach addresses critical blind spots in dynamic cloud setups, as highlighted in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Cloud Security, 2024. By unifying posture management, workload protection, threat detection, vulnerability management, and identity security, Upwind empowers teams in regulated industries like financial services, healthcare, and digital-native enterprises to maintain speed without compromising protection.
Upwind’s multi-cloud design ensures consistent runtime visibility and protection across Azure and other major platforms. Its unique strength in serverless workloads and real-time intelligence positions it as a forward-looking solution for organizations with hybrid or multi-cloud strategies. The partnership redefines cloud security by embedding runtime-first protection natively into Azure, enabling proactive threat discovery and response before incidents occur.
“Cloud innovation is accelerating faster than traditional security platforms can keep up,” said Amiram Shachar, CEO and co-founder of Upwind. “Upwind solves that problem, and by partnering with Microsoft we’re embedding our runtime-first protection directly into the fabric of Azure, from audit logs to container registries, giving customers the ability to discover and act on threats before they become breaches. This is both an integration and a redefinition of how cloud security should work, setting a new benchmark for protecting enterprises across Azure and their multi-cloud investments.”
“Our partnership with Upwind highlights Microsoft’s commitment to equipping enterprises with the cloud runtime security foundation,” said Tom Davis, Partner at Microsoft Startups at Microsoft. “By bringing runtime-first protection into Azure-native services and the Microsoft Marketplace, we’re enabling customers to, for the first time, pinpoint the vulnerabilities that matter most in real time, cut through the alert noise that slows down security teams, and act on what’s truly exploitable.”
Upwind’s 900% year-over-year revenue growth and 200% logo expansion reflect strong market adoption. Customers value its inside-out protection and real-time accuracy. “Within the first few hours of connecting to the platform, we already had an actionable list of recommendations to strengthen our AKS security,” said Shahab Siddiqui, Global Head of Cyber Security at Petrofac. “Upwind has already shown us the power of runtime visibility, and its growing partnership with Microsoft gives us confidence that these capabilities will continue to be deeply integrated into our Azure environment. We’re excited to see how this partnership will further simplify our operations and strengthen our security posture moving forward.”
The partnership builds on Upwind’s recent accolades, including CNADR Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan, Leader and Outperformer in Container Security by GigaOm, inclusion in Gartner’s 2025 Market Guide for CNAPP, and high ratings across analyst reports.
This collaboration sets a new standard for enterprise cloud security, combining Microsoft’s ecosystem scale with Upwind’s runtime innovation to deliver faster, more accurate protection for Azure workloads and beyond.
About Upwind
Upwind is the next-generation cloud security platform built to lead the Runtime revolution. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Upwind brings together a unified vision for cloud and application-layer protection, empowering organizations to run faster, detect threats earlier and secure their environments with unmatched precision. The company was founded by Amiram Shachar and the founding team behind Spot.io (acquired by NetApp for $450 million) and is backed by leading investors including Bessemer, Salesforce Ventures, Greylock, Cyberstarts, Leaders Fund, Craft Ventures,TCV, Alta Park, Cerca Partners, Swish Ventures and Penny Jar Capital. Upwind has raised $430 million since its founding in 2022 and is trusted by forward-thinking enterprises globally to bring real-time runtime intelligence to modern cloud security.
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