Partners who demonstrate deep knowledge, extensive experience, and proven success deploying Microsoft Threat Protection, Microsoft Cloud App Security, or Azure Sentinel workloads can differentiate their capabilities to customers with the Threat Protection advanced specialization.
A constantly evolving threat landscape requires that companies not only protect against threats but detect and recover rapidly from security incidents as well. However, managing security is a challenge for many organizations as the number and severity of threats continues to grow and there is a shortage of individuals with qualified security skills. That means many organizations will count on partners to secure their business-critical systems and data.
Customers are looking for reliable partners and new ways to proactively protect and monitor the security of IP and customer data to safeguard businesses. The Threat Protection advanced specialization is designed to help customers identify which partners have validated technical capabilities in deploying Microsoft Threat Protection, Microsoft Cloud App Security, or Azure Sentinel workloads.
Partners who meet the comprehensive requirements to earn an advanced specialization receive a customer-facing label that they can display on their business profile in the Microsoft solution provider finder, are prioritized in customer searches to drive new business, and can generate a certified letter from Microsoft that verifies the advanced specialization that they have earned.
Learn more about advanced specializations.
How do I apply?
Only administrators of an organization’s Microsoft partner account can submit an application for the Threat Protection advanced specialization on behalf of the organization. If you have the appropriate role and access, you can apply by signing in to Partner Center and navigating to your Partner Center dashboard > Competencies > Advanced Specialization. If you are still in PMC, review our help page and transition guide to learn more about how to move your membership to Partner Center. Once you have moved, you can apply through your Partner Center dashboard.