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Securing our future together

Today's digital landscape demands heightened cybersecurity, but it's also an opportunity for partners to earn customer trust with the reputation of Microsoft Security on their side.

A secure future starts here

The Securing Our Future Together playbook is your guide to strengthening your cybersecurity posture and, in turn, helping your customers do the same.

Secure your business

Assess, monitor, and improve your security posture to protect your organization against 99% of cyberattacks.*

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The vast majority of cyberattacks can be prevented by these basic cybersecurity hygiene practices:

  • Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) to protect against compromised passwords.
  • Apply Zero Trust principles to limit the impact of an attack. 
  • Use extended detection and response (XDR) and antimalware to automatically block attacks. 
  • Ensure all firmware, operating systems, and applications are up to date. 
  • Know your important data, where it's located, and whether the right defenses are in place.

Secure your business

Assess, monitor, and improve your security posture to protect your organization against 99% of cyberattacks.*

 

The vast majority of cyberattacks can be prevented by these basic cybersecurity hygiene practices:

  • Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) to protect against compromised passwords.
  • Apply Zero Trust principles to limit the impact of an attack. 
  • Use extended detection and response (XDR) and antimalware to automatically block attacks. 
  • Ensure all firmware, operating systems, and applications are up to date. 
  • Know your important data, where it's located, and whether the right defenses are in place.
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Proactive cybersecurity starts with MFA

Turning on MFA protects against compromised user passwords, but that's just the first step. To better protect yourself and your customers, review and follow the complete list of best practices regarding identity, devices, and monitoring.
Implement MFA

A secure future starts with your Security score

If you're a Cloud Solution Provider, you can assess—and enhance—your security posture directly in Partner Center. Work toward completing your score so you're prepared to protect against cyberthreats.
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Strengthen your business with these security hygiene basics

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Enable security defaults

Security defaults make it easier to protect your organization from identity-related attacks like password spray, replay, and phishing, all of which are common in today's environments.
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Stay ahead of security issues with a designated contact

When you designate a security contact, Microsoft can send them prompt communications and alerts in the event of a security issue—so you can act quickly, protect your customers, and minimize financial loss.
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Protect your business with Microsoft Copilot for Security

Secure your business at the speed and scale of AI—then help your customers do the same. Get started and explore Copilot's capabilities with this three-part webinar series.
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"We don't just react to an event. We're constantly looking out for the next threat that could potentially hit and making sure we're completely proactive before future attacks."

David Craft
Atech Cloud
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Unlock benefits and incentives

When you purchase a Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP) benefits package, you can unlock essential resources to keep your customers and business secure—like training and SKUs—and gain access to incentives that will help you find and win more customers.
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Security news and resources

Microsoft Security blog
Stay up to date on all things Microsoft Security—including product news, best practices, industry trends, events, and research.
Security Insider reports
Security Insider reports, including the Microsoft Digital Defense Report, provide a deep-dive analysis of timely, relevant, and challenging cybersecurity topics.
Partner security FAQ
Have a question about partner security requirements? We've compiled the answers to some of the most common questions about implementing them.
Prepare for NIS2
Use this campaign to show customers how you can help them navigate the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2)—the European cybersecurity directive—with Microsoft Security.

Differentiate and drive demand

Now that you've covered the foundations of strengthening your security posture, find out how you can use your security expertise to drive demand.
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*Microsoft Digital Defense Report, October 2023.

Grow your business

Differentiate your organization and drive demand for your solutions with designations and specializations.

Get startedEarn a specialization

 

72% of chief information security officers and C-level security leaders are looking for technology vendors who can deliver comprehensive solutions across security, compliance, and identity.* By becoming a Solutions Partner for Security and earning one—or all four—of the Security specializations, you can showcase your technical expertise in delivering the solutions customers need with Microsoft Security. You'll stand out from the competition, and customers will know you're a partner they can trust.

Grow your business

Differentiate your organization and drive demand for your solutions with designations and specializations.

 

72% of chief information security officers and C-level security leaders are looking for technology vendors who can deliver comprehensive solutions across security, compliance, and identity.* By becoming a Solutions Partner for Security and earning one—or all four—of the Security specializations, you can showcase your technical expertise in delivering the solutions customers need with Microsoft Security. You'll stand out from the competition, and customers will know you're a partner they can trust.
Get startedEarn a specialization

Showcase your expertise

Validate your organization's capability to implement comprehensive security solutions across your customers' Microsoft Azure, hybrid, and multicloud environments by earning the Cloud Security specialization.
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Drive demand with campaigns in a box

Go to market faster, reach the right customers, and grow your profits with these customizable sales and marketing materials.

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Data security

As the amount of digital data—and how it's accessed and shared—grows, so do the risks. Use this campaign to show customers how to secure their data across clouds, apps, and devices with Microsoft Purview, a comprehensive and holistic data security solution.
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Defend against cybersecurity threats

With the comprehensive threat protection solution from Microsoft—which includes Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) capabilities—you can prevent, detect, and respond to threats across your customers' entire digital estates. Use this customizable campaign to drive awareness and top-of-funnel leads.
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Modernize security operations

As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, organizations can't rely on siloed security tools to keep them safe. With this campaign, you can show customers the value of modernizing their security operations center with Microsoft Sentinel, your services, and your expertise.
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"We've grown our business and offerings in line with Microsoft's own development of its Security products. And Microsoft supports partners with investments to show the value of our services and Microsoft Security to customers, but also by both organizations' teams working closely together to help customers."

Nathan Heard
Quorum Cyber
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Sharpen your skills, differentiate your business

Customers expect partners to deliver comprehensively secure solutions, no matter what kind of solutions they offer. But they also want partners with deep technical expertise and industry knowledge.

When you invest in furthering your security expertise and knowledge—whether through certifications or trainings—customers will know they can count on you and your solution to help them achieve more, safely and securely.  

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Resources to level up

Microsoft Copilot training
Explore Copilot's capabilities and learn tips and tricks in this three-part webinar series—so you can help your customers tap into the power of Copilot, too.
Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)
MISA consists of Microsoft partners—independent software vendors and managed security service providers—that have integrated their solutions with Microsoft Security products.
Managed extended detection and response (MXDR)
As demand for managed security services grows, you can show customers you're prepared to deliver the comprehensive, 24/7/365 services they need as a Microsoft-verified MXDR solution provider.
Microsoft Data Security Index
We surveyed 822 chief information and security officers to gather their insights and explore a fundamental imperative: protecting their organization's data.
**Jakkal, Vasu. “Microsoft Security innovations from 2022 to help you create a safer world today.” Microsoft Security Blog. January 23, 2023.