{"id":4258,"date":"2025-10-22T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-03-03T17:30:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T01:30:12","slug":"contraforce-democratizing-cybersecurity-for-the-frontline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/contraforce-democratizing-cybersecurity-for-the-frontline\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity for startups: How ContraForce empowers frontline teams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an era where cyberthreats evolve faster than most organizations can respond, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contraforce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ContraForce<\/a> is building a future where managed service providers (MSPs) become the first line of defense against global cybercrime. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/pegasus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pegasus Program<\/a> startup and Microsoft cybersecurity priority is redefining security operations through automation, AI agents, and deep Microsoft product connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-in\/startups\/\">Discover Microsoft for Startups today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"from-socs-to-startups-a-founder-s-journey\">From SOCs to startups: A founder\u2019s journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stan Golubchik, CEO and cofounder of ContraForce, began his career in network engineering before joining Intel and later McAfee, where he helped build security operation centers (SOCs) globally. His experience with system integrators and service providers revealed a critical gap: SOCs don\u2019t scale, and smaller providers lack the tools to defend themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since an obvious solution wasn\u2019t readily available, Golubchik was inspired to create his own. He founded ContraForce in 2021 and was accepted into Y Combinator, later backed by DataTribe and GALLOS Technologies. The company quickly aligned with Microsoft, working deeply within the Microsoft ecosystem through solutions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/business\/siem-and-xdr\/microsoft-sentinel\/\">Microsoft Sentinel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/business\/siem-and-xdr\/microsoft-defender-xdr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Defender XDR<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/business\/identity-access\/microsoft-entra-id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Entra ID<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With ContraForce, Golubchik and the team saw an opportunity to democratize security operations by enabling MSPs\u2014the true frontline defenders for businesses of all sizes\u2014with enterprise-grade tools and automation. The challenge? MSPs were already providing critical services, but they lacked the support to deliver scalable security. ContraForce set out to change that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-security-needs-a-new-model\">Why security needs a new model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cybersecurity isn\u2019t just about risk and governance\u2014it\u2019s about operational scalability. ContraForce\u2019s platform helps MSPs deliver enterprise-grade security services without large teams or deep technical expertise. By using AI, MSPs can significantly accelerate incident resolution and achieve substantial cost reductions per incident. This unit-of-work pricing model lets MSPs offer managed detection and response services at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ContraForce helps customers grow top-line revenue without scaling the bottom line. Its automation capabilities enable service providers to deliver outcomes that were once only possible for large, well-funded security teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e2d5634222b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"505\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ContraForce_Diagram_1_900px.jpg\" alt=\"Blue image with white text and teal numbers and checkmarks\" class=\"wp-image-4346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ContraForce_Diagram_1_900px.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ContraForce_Diagram_1_900px-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ContraForce_Diagram_1_900px-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ContraForce_Diagram_1_900px-809x455.jpg 809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure 1. ContraForce\u2019s platform helps managed service providers deliver enterprise-grade security at scale\u2014reducing incident costs, accelerating resolution, and unlocking new revenue opportunities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ai-agents-and-the-future-of-cyber-defense\">AI agents and the future of cyber defense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the <a href=\"https:\/\/aiotlabs.microsoft.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab<\/a> and Azure AI Foundry, ContraForce built planning agents that automate 90% of incident investigation and response tasks. These autonomous AI agents don\u2019t just automate tasks\u2014they help create a new cyber defense workforce. ContraForce aims to support 10,000 service providers globally by equipping them with tools to deliver security outcomes at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company is also exploring a community edition of response playbooks. This would allow MSPs to share threat intelligence and best practices\u2014a major shift in an industry known for siloed knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e2d5634317a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"505\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ContraForce_Diagram_2_900px-e1761148850748.jpg\" alt=\"Diagram with white and blue squares and black text.\" class=\"wp-image-4347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ContraForce_Diagram_2_900px-e1761148850748.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ContraForce_Diagram_2_900px-e1761148850748-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ContraForce_Diagram_2_900px-e1761148850748-768x500.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure 2. ContraForce\u2019s AI agents, built on Azure AI Foundry, integrate with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender to deliver autonomous investigation and response at scale.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"microsoft-for-startups-a-catalyst-for-growth\">Microsoft for Startups: A catalyst for growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ContraForce\u2019s collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-in\/startups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft for Startups<\/a> has been pivotal. Within weeks of joining the Pegasus Program, the team met with more than 30 Microsoft partners at RSA, leading to deal-stage conversations with enterprise service provider players. Microsoft\u2019s ecosystem\u2014from cloud to IT to security operations\u2014has proven to be the ideal platform for startups building long-term value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company is now preparing for its debut on the <a href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.microsoft.com\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Marketplace<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/securitystore.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Security Store<\/a>, with a fast-follow launch with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pax8.com\/en-eu\/news-post\/pax8-unveils-transformational-agent-store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pax8\u2019s Agent Marketplace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"looking-ahead-a-secure-future-for-all\">Looking ahead: A secure future for all<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ContraForce\u2019s vision is bold: to combat cybercrime by empowering the service providers to be the leading cyber defender workforce, serving small-to-medium businesses to enterprises at scale. By delivering autonomous security services, ContraForce is helping these providers become resilient, scalable, and impactful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cybersecurity is a team sport. ContraForce is building the tools and community to make sure everyone can play\u2014and win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ContraForce is just one example of the power of partnering with Microsoft for Startups. If you\u2019re interested in learning more about the program\u2014whether you\u2019re pursuing a cybersecurity solution or something else\u2014we\u2019d love to learn more about what you\u2019re building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-in\/startups\/\">Get started with Microsoft for Startups today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With support from Microsoft for Startups, ContraForce empowers MSPs to deliver scalable, AI-powered cybersecurity solutions that protect businesses worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4282,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ms_queue_id":[],"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"_classifai_error":"","_classifai_text_to_speech_error":"","_alt_title":"","ms-ems-related-posts":[],"footnotes":""},"post_tag":[19,66],"content-type":[202],"job-role":[],"topic":[387],"coauthors":[489],"class_list":["post-4258","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-azure","tag-cybersecurity","content-type-startup-stories","topic-ai","review-flag-1-1750334680-831","review-flag-2-1750334680-437","review-flag-integ-1750334676-263","review-flag-micro-1750334692-504","review-flag-new-1750334675-317"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>ContraForce scales cybersecurity with Microsoft AI and automation - Microsoft for Startups Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"ContraForce uses Microsoft AI to help MSPs scale cybersecurity with automation and enterprise-grade protection. 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