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Microsoft recognized as leader in cloud-native application protection

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Microsoft has been recognized as a leader in cloud-native application protection platforms (CNAPP) by KuppingerCole. The company's offerings, including Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Defender, were highlighted in the Leadership Compass report. This acknowledgment underscores Microsoft's strong position in the identity management and security solutions market. AI

IMPACT This recognition highlights advancements in security platforms, potentially influencing enterprise adoption of cloud-native security solutions.

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on a recognition from an analyst firm for a company's product suite, fitting the 'research' bucket for industry analysis. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Microsoft recognized as leader in cloud-native application protection

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