First company to join the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association announced

  • CWSI, one of Ireland’s most experienced modern workplace security and compliance specialists, has announced that it is the first Irish Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP), to become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA).

    MISA is an ecosystem of independent software vendors and managed security service providers that have integrated their solutions with Microsoft security products to better defend against a world of increasing threats.

    Having been nominated by Microsoft to join the programme, CWSI was recognised for its suite of managed security services across Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Cloud App Security, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

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    Membership in MISA offers CWSI the opportunity to enrich its security products, execute its go-to-market strategy, and avail of enhanced integration.

    As a MISA member, CWSI will benefit from access to Microsoft resources and technical teams, networking opportunities, workshops, marketing services, and increased connections with customers, including on a global scale.  

    Speaking about the news, Ronan Murphy, CEO at CWSI said: “This is fantastic recognition of all the hard work and dedication of our team. We look forward to working closely with Microsoft and continuing to build on this valued relationship.”

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    Des Ryan, Director of Solutions and Cybersecurity for Microsoft Ireland also added: “The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association has grown into a vibrant ecosystem comprised of the most reliable and trusted security software vendors across the globe. Our members, like CWSI, share Microsoft’s commitment to collaboration within the cybersecurity community to improve our customers’ ability to predict, detect, and respond to security threats faster.”

    Headquartered in Dublin and with offices in the UK, CWSI provides consulting, managed services, professional services and training to many of Ireland and the UK’s organisations across a wide range of sectors. 

    Source: Written from press release.

     

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