Bytes Blog: Bytes Achieves All Microsoft Security Specialisations
Thursday 15th August 2024
We are thrilled to announce the achievement of the final Microsoft Security Specialisation, cementing our position as a Leader in the field of cyber security.
This milestone is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing top-tier security solutions and services to our customers and demonstrates our wide-scale knowledge of the Microsoft stack.
What is the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program?
The Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program enables partners to build, scale, and sell worldwide while using Microsoft AI technology, to drive business transformation for customers around the world. This program includes the base level ‘Designation’ and the higher tiered ‘Specialisation’, reserved exclusively for Partners who have the most expertise within their field.
The Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program is anchored on the Microsoft Cloud in six solution areas aligned to the Microsoft GTM. The six solution areas include: Business Applications, Data & AI (Azure), Digital & App Innovation (Azure), Infrastructure (Azure), Modern Work, and Security.
Having attained all six designations, and acquiring a further eleven specialisations (which includes all four in security), Bytes is considered a Solutions Partner for Microsoft Cloud.
A Focus on Security
As part of the the six pillars of the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, Bytes has been able to double down on the Designations and, after a series of rigorous audits, customer testimonials and projects delivered, earn a selection of Specialisations.
Microsoft Specialisations are designed to validate a partner’s deep knowledge, extensive experience, and proven success in deploying Microsoft solutions.
Bytes has achieved all four Microsoft Security Specialisations, which includes;
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Threat Protection: Demonstrates our expertise in deploying Microsoft Threat Protection solutions, including Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel.
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Identity and Access Management: Highlights our capabilities in implementing secure identity solutions, ensuring that only the right people have access to the right information.
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Information Protection and Governance: Showcases our proficiency in protecting sensitive information and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Cloud Security: Validates our ability to secure cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, hybrid, and multi-cloud setups
How do our Customers Benefit from our Specialisations?
In short, this shows that you are working with a Microsoft Partner that has a deep knowledge and understanding of Cyber Security.
Microsoft’s Specialisations are a mark of trust, reliability and a badge of honour to illustrate to customers that they are in safe hands when working with Bytes. Combine this with our Microsoft FastTrack status (1 of 30 in the UK) and our CSI status (1 of only 7 UK Partners) and you can see we truly know security.
Let’s take a look at what each Microsoft Specialisation means for you...
- Cloud Security
Expertise in Protection: Our specialization showcases our ability to implement thorough security measures across Azure, hybrid, and multicloud environments.
Customer Confidence: By leveraging our robust cloud security solutions, customers can minimise risks and ensure compliance with data protection regulations, gaining peace of mind.
- Identity and Access Management
Business Advantage: Our expertise validates our ability to deploy and manage identity solutions, including Azure Active Directory.
Customer Benefit: By ensuring proper access controls and identity management, we enhance security, protecting against unauthorised access and identity theft.
- Information Protection and Governance
Business Advantage: Our proficiency in implementing data protection, information governance, and compliance solutions is well-established.
Customer Benefit: We help customers safeguard sensitive information, comply with regulatory requirements, and manage the data lifecycle effectively.
- Threat Protection
Business Advantage: Our skills in deploying advanced threat protection solutions enable us to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats effectively.
Customer Benefit: We provide customers with an enhanced security posture, minimizing the impact of cyber attacks and ensuring business continuity.
Achieving these specialisations brings numerous benefits to our customers:
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Enhanced Security: With our expertise, customers can be confident that their systems are protected against the latest threats and vulnerabilities.
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Compliance and Governance: We help customers navigate complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring that their data protection practices meet industry standards.
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Optimised Cloud Security: Our specialisation in cloud security means we can provide robust protection for customers’ cloud environments, enabling them to leverage the full potential of cloud technologies without compromising on security.
Strengthening our Expertise to Support your Microsoft Journey
Nathan Miller, Microsoft Program Manager, Bytes, reflects on the recent achievements, "for Bytes, achieving the fourth and final Microsoft Security Specialisation is a significant milestone. It not only validates our technical capabilities but also reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional security solutions. This achievement positions us as a trusted advisor in the cybersecurity space, capable of addressing the most complex security challenges faced by our customers.
We are proud of our team for their dedication and hard work in achieving this milestone. As we continue to grow and evolve, we remain committed to providing our customers with the highest level of security and service.
Bytes stands out as a premier Microsoft Security Partner, renowned for our exceptional expertise and innovative solutions. With a deep understanding of Microsoft’s security ecosystem, Bytes deliver comprehensive protection strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers. Our team of certified professionals excels in deploying advanced security measures, ensuring robust defence against cyber threats. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices, we empower organisations to safeguard their digital assets, maintain compliance, and achieve peace of mind in an increasingly complex security landscape”.
To learn more about our latest Microsoft Security specialisations, and discover how we can support your organisations Microsoft Security transformation journey, please reach out to your Bytes Account Manager, or email [email protected].
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