CyberFOX Acquires Optimize365 to Automate M365 Security
The acquisition adds automated configuration remediation to the CyberFOX security suite over the coming quarters.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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CyberFOX has acquired Optimize365, a provider of monitoring and configuration hardening tools for Microsoft 365 environments. Optimize365 will continue to operate under its existing brand while the companies move to integrate its security remediation features into the CyberFOX partner program.
Why it matters
The acquisition aims to address security risks in small and mid-sized organizations that struggle to manage Microsoft 365 configuration drift without dedicated staff. By automating remediation, CyberFOX seeks to reduce the attack surface caused by shifting permissions.
Optimize365 specializes in detecting configuration drift, where security settings and permissions evolve away from established baselines over time. The platform automates the remediation of these settings to maintain a hardened Microsoft 365 environment.
The players
CyberFOX
A security company that recently expanded its portfolio through the acquisition of SASE provider Timus Networks.
Optimize365
A security vendor focused on continuous monitoring and automated remediation for Microsoft 365 configuration management.
The details
Optimize365 functions by providing continuous monitoring of Microsoft 365 tenants to ensure security configurations remain compliant. It identifies configuration drift—the gradual degradation of security settings over time—and automates the process of reverting those settings to a secure state. This removes the manual burden of auditing complex permission structures for organizations that lack specialized internal security personnel.
Timeline
October 22, 2026: CyberFOX acquired Optimize365.
Earlier this year: Level Equity and Radian Capital led a nine-figure growth investment in CyberFOX.
Coming quarters: Optimize365 will integrate into the CyberFOX partner program and product roadmap.
The Tech Race
This acquisition follows the earlier purchase of Timus Networks, signaling a push by CyberFOX to build a consolidated security suite for its partners. The company is positioning itself to compete more effectively in the crowded cloud-security space by automating standard tenant-hardening workflows.
Managed service providers and internal IT teams using CyberFOX can expect to gain access to automated Microsoft 365 remediation tools over the coming quarters. Users currently utilizing Optimize365 stand-alone services will see continued support under the existing brand in the near term.
The takeaway
This acquisition highlights the industry focus on automating the maintenance of complex SaaS security settings for organizations with limited dedicated resources. IT leaders should watch the CyberFOX roadmap over the next two quarters for the integration of Optimize365 features into their unified portal.
Further reading
For more on evolving threat surfaces in cloud environments, see our coverage of Cybersecurity.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SecurityBrief Asia.
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