Microsoft Unveils Free Cybersecurity Program for the European Union

On June 4, 2025, in Berlin, Microsoft presented a new free initiative dedicated to the cybersecurity of the European Union, the European Security Program. It is based on three strategic pillars: increasing intelligence sharing, strengthening cyber capabilities, and taking action against malicious actors. The program will be free for the twenty-seven EU member states, as well as for accession candidates, EFTA members, the United Kingdom, Monaco, and the Vatican.

In detail, the tech giant will provide country-specific and real-time threat intelligence, as well as tools to automate incident reporting. The program also includes investments in field initiatives. A partnership with Europol will allow Microsoft investigators to be embedded within the European Cybercrime Centre (EC3).

“Ransomware groups and state actors from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea continue to grow in scale and sophistication, and European cyber protection cannot afford to stand still,” said Brad Smith, the company’s president.

The initiative is part of the “Digital Commitments for Europe” presented by Microsoft at the end of April 2025. The company aims to strengthen its role as a strategic partner to European states, in the context of the trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump.