HELSINKI, Finland – September 1, 2026 WithSecure today announced the demerger of Cloud
Protection for Salesforce, its Salesforce security business, into an independent company. Operating as
Cloud Protection by WithSecure, the new company will focus exclusively on protecting Salesforce
environments from malware, phishing, and data-borne threats, while WithSecure concentrates on a
unified proactive security platform for managed service providers (MSPs) and value-added distributors
(VADs) – covering endpoint, identity, cloud, and collaboration security, plus Exposure Management and
AI-powered MDR. The demerger involves no change in ownership.
Cloud Protection for Salesforce has operated as a highly autonomous business unit within WithSecure
for years, building its own product, go-to-market, and customer success functions. In that time, it has
established itself as the leading Salesforce-native security solution, trusted by organizations including
Rolls-Royce Financing, Coca-Cola Bottlers, and Yahoo.
As a standalone company, Cloud Protection will be able to dedicate its full resources, roadmap, and
investment to Salesforce security – while WithSecure sharpens its focus on its core cybersecurity
offering.
“Cloud Protection has proven it can grow and compete as an independent business, and this demerger
simply reflects that reality. Spinning it out lets both companies concentrate fully on what they do best –
WithSecure on its core Elements platform, and Cloud Protection on being the definitive security layer for
Salesforce,” said Antti Koskela, CEO of WithSecure.
“The Salesforce ecosystem and threat landscape are changing faster than ever as cyber attackers
embrace AI and businesses shift to Agentforce and Headless360. Becoming an independent company
allows us to move even faster and invest with total focus on ensuring businesses and their customers
stay protected on Salesforce.” said Juhana Autio, General Manager of Cloud Protection by WithSecure.
For customers, the transition changes nothing about the product, support, or relationships they rely on
today. Existing contracts, service levels, and points of contact remain in place. If anything, customers can
expect an even more dedicated and responsive partner going forward, as Cloud Protection channels its
full attention into Salesforce security.
For customers, the transition changes nothing about the product, support, or relationships they rely on
today. Existing contracts, service levels, and points of contact remain in place. If anything, customers can
expect an even more dedicated and responsive partner going forward, as Cloud Protection channels its
full attention into Salesforce security.
Cloud Protection will continue to operate from its Helsinki base, with teams across North America,
EMEA, and APAC, and will continue to be available directly and via Salesforce AgentExchange.
About Cloud Protection
Cloud Protection offers enterprise-grade security for Salesforce environments, trusted by organizations
worldwide including Fortune 500 enterprises and government agencies such as Rolls-Royce, Coca-Cola
Bottlers, and Yahoo.
Its Salesforce-native solution scans every file, link, identity, and Agentforce workflow in real time –
stopping the malware, phishing, and identity-based threats that built-in platform tools and traditional
email security miss, without altering customers’ existing configurations. Learn more at
cloudprotection.com
About WithSecure
Founded in 1988, WithSecure is Europe’s cybersecurity partner of choice. Trusted by MSPs, value added
distributors, and businesses worldwide, we deliver cybersecurity solutions that protect mid-market
companies. Committed to the European Way of data protection, WithSecure prioritizes privacy, digital
sovereignty, and regulatory compliance.
Boasting more than 35 years of industry experience, WithSecure has designed its portfolio to navigate
the paradigm shift from reactive to proactive cybersecurity.
Central to WithSecure’s cutting-edge offering is Elements Cloud, which seamlessly integrates AIpowered technologies, human expertise, and co-security services. Further, it empowers mid-market customers with modular capabilities spanning endpoint and cloud protection, threat detection and response, and exposure management.
Media contact
Jaakko Jalkanen
Head of Marketing, Cloud Protection
jaakko.jalkanen@cloudprotection.com | cloudprotection.com
Inari Anttila
PR Manager, WithSecure
pr@withsecure.com | withsecure.com