Accelerator in the field of cyber-security: Microsoft and Akamai with VC Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP) pave their way.

In our data-driven world molded by the emerging of the new IT convergence, new threats emerge every day and gain in sophistication. This means that, more than ever, cyber-security solution providers need to be vigilant in real-time, need to be proactive and transparent when it comes to help company doing business on the Internet, to address the security threats.

Connectikpeople.co soon #Retinknow®, always recommends the collaborative approach, when it comes to detect threats, mitigate security risks and to address vulnerabilities.  

As part of our global commitment, Connectikpeople.co soon #Retinknow®, encourages Microsoft, Akamai and VC Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), in their new commitment to provide startups with mentorship and market expertise that can help them accelerate their business and create breakthroughs in cyber-security. 

Connectikpeople.co soon #Retinknow®, observes that, participants will gain professional sessions and active mentoring from JVP, and will offer a $1 million investment in one of the cyber security startups at the end of program. 

The participants will also receive free tools, top-quality mentorship, and other resources designed to help them successfully grow their business. In addition to making available its respected web-security expertise, Akamai is offering to invest up to $25,000 with each cyber-security startup accepted into the program through the purchase of convertible notes. Mentoring and introductions to relevant partners and customers will also be offered. 

The program is located at the Microsoft Ventures Accelerator in Israel, and interested entrepreneurs and startups can apply now at http://www.microsoftventures.com/accelerators/telaviv. Startups accepted into the program will be announced on September 7, 2014, and the class will run through January 2015.