{"id":25839,"date":"2025-05-15T10:35:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T18:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/2025\/05\/15\/news-19559\/"},"modified":"2025-05-15T10:35:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T18:35:42","slug":"news-19559","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/2025\/05\/15\/news-19559\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft announces the 2025 Security Excellence Awards winners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Credit to Author: Maria Thomson| Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In today\u2019s rapidly evolving digital world, security requires a global community of defenders working together as a team to build a safer world for all. That\u2019s why we\u2019re thrilled to recognize the extraordinary individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond in the fight against cyberthreats with the 2025 Microsoft Security Excellence Awards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In San Francisco, California, on Monday, April 28, 2025, we gathered our cybersecurity superheroes\u2015<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/business\/intelligent-security-association\">Microsoft Intelligent Security Association<\/a> (MISA) member finalists and winners. Together with Microsoft leadership, we celebrated the innovative defenders who are leading the charge against cybercriminals to ensure people and organizations can thrive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCongratulations to this year\u2019s Microsoft Security Excellence Awards winners, and to all the incredible nominees,\u201d said Vasu Jakkal, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Security Business. \u201cOur partners are the frontline defenders in an ever-changing cybersecurity landscape, working tirelessly to protect organizations and individuals from emerging cyberthreats. Their innovation and commitment are instrumental in advancing security worldwide. Together, we\u2019re strengthening defenses and shaping the future of security.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 btn-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/business\/intelligent-security-association\">Discover the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"celebrating-the-superheroes-of-cybersecurity\">Celebrating the superheroes of cybersecurity<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The past year has been a testament to the power of collaboration. From deploying AI-powered threat intelligence to fortifying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/business\/zero-trust\">Zero Trust<\/a> strategies, our partners have continued to raise the bar. Together, we\u2019re stronger, smarter, and more resilient in the face of growing cyberthreats.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Microsoft Security Excellence Awards honor outstanding contributions across several categories. This year\u2019s finalists and winners have demonstrated not only technical excellence but also a firm commitment to strengthening security for the organizations that rely on them. They\u2019re the best of the best\u2014pushing boundaries and embracing cutting-edge security technologies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a review of all the award nominations, our review panel created a shortlist of five nominees per category, with winners determined by votes from Microsoft and MISA members. Congratulations to you all!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"security-trailblazer\">Security Trailblazer<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Partners that have delivered innovative solutions or services that leverage the full Microsoft range of security products and have proven to be outstanding leaders in accelerating customers\u2019 efforts to mitigate cybersecurity threats.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">BlueVoyant\u2014<strong>Winner<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Darktrace<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">HCLTech<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Kocho<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Wortell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"data-security-and-compliance-trailblazer\">Data Security and Compliance Trailblazer<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Partners that deliver innovative solutions or services and are distinguished leaders in developing outcomes that provide a comprehensive approach to securing customer data with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/business\/microsoft-purview\">Microsoft Purview<\/a> platform.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Avanade\u2014<strong>Winner<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">eShare<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Lighthouse<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Protiviti<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Quorum Cyber<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"identity-trailblazer\">Identity Trailblazer<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Partners that are leaders in the identity space and have driven identity-related initiatives and delivered innovative solutions or services with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/business\/identity-access\/microsoft-entra-id\">Microsoft Entra ID<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">PwC\u2014<strong>Winner<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">IDmelon<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Kloudynet<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Oxford Computer Group<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Patriot Consulting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"endpoint-management-trailblazer\">Endpoint Management Trailblazer<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Partners that have proven expertise in helping customers modernize their endpoint and device management posture while enabling organizations to reduce costs.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Bridewell\u2014<strong>Winner<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Cloud4C<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Devicie<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">InSpark<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Shanghai Flyingnets Information Technology Co., LTD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"security-customer-champion\">Security Customer Champion<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Partners that go above and beyond to drive customer impact and that have a proven track record of customer obsession and success.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">EY\u2014<strong>Winner<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">1Password<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Cyclotron<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Epiq<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Threatscape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"security-changemaker\">Security Changemaker<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Individuals within partner organizations who have made a remarkable security contribution to the company or the larger security community.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Micah Heaton, Executive Director, BlueVoyant\u2014<strong>Winner<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Federico Charosky, Chief Executive Officer, Quorum Cyber<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Femke Cornelissen, Chief Copilot, Wortell<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Harman Kaur, Vice President (VP) of Artificial Intelligence, Tanium<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Sharon Ko, VP of Product Management, Armor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"diversity-in-security\">Diversity in Security<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Partners that have demonstrated a significant commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve security customers and foster change in the industry.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">LTIMindtree Ltd\u2014<strong>Winner<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">BUI<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Jamf<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Orange Cyberdefense<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Silverfort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"security-isv-of-the-year\">Security ISV of the Year<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Independent software vendors (ISVs) that are all-around powerhouses and have innovative security solutions that integrate with a MISA-qualifying security product and demonstrate differentiated value and excellent customer experiences.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Netskope\u2014<strong>Winner<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">ContraForce<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Delinea<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Kovrr<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Tanium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"security-mssp-of-the-year\">Security MSSP of the Year&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managed security service providers (MSSPs) that are all-around powerhouses with strong integration between Microsoft products and ongoing managed security services and drive new security workloads, pipeline, usage, and consumption.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Quorum Cyber\u2014<strong>Winner<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">baseVISION AG<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">glueckkanja AG<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Performanta<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Transparity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A4241-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"A room with chairs and a large screen\" class=\"wp-image-138804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A4241-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A4241-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A4241-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A4241-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A4241.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A5103-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people posing for a photo\" class=\"wp-image-138805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A5103-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A5103-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A5103-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A5103-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A5103.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A5115-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people in clothing\" class=\"wp-image-138806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A5115-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A5115-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A5115-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A5115-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0Z6A5115.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"meet-the-award-presenters\">Meet the award presenters<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s awards were presented by Microsoft executives who recognize and support the critical role our partners play in cybersecurity:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Security Trailblazer<\/strong>: Andrew Conway, Vice President, Security Business and Marketing<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Data Security and Compliance Trailblazer<\/strong>: Herain Oberoi, General Manager, Data Security, Governance, Compliance, Privacy Business and Marketing<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Identity Trailblazer<\/strong>: Irina Nechaeva, General Manager, Identity and Network Access<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Endpoint Management Trailblazer<\/strong>: Talal Alqinawi, Senior Director, Product Marketing Intune<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Security Customer Champion<\/strong>: Nicole Ford, Vice President, Customer Security Officer<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Security Changemaker<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>Vasu Jakkal, Corporate Vice President, Security Business<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diversity in Security<\/strong>: Dorothy Li, Corporate Vice President Security Copilot, Ecosystem and Marketplace<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Security ISV of the Year<\/strong>: Steve Dispensa, Corporate Vice President Security Business Development<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Security MSSP of the Year<\/strong>: Alym Rayani, Vice President Security GTM<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"looking-ahead-stronger-together\">Looking ahead: Stronger together<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations again to this year\u2019s winners and many thanks to all who were able to join us for a special evening celebrating our cybersecurity superheroes. Their dedication and expertise help us all move forward in our shared mission to build a safer, more secure world for everyone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For anyone attending RSAC Conference from April 28 to May 1, 2025, be sure to stop by the <strong>Microsoft Booth 5744 North Expo<\/strong>\u202fwhere MISA members will be showcasing their solutions at our\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MISApartnersatRSAC2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MISA demo station and the Microsoft Theater<\/a>. Don\u2019t miss these informative sessions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Wortell<\/strong>\u2014Unified SecOps: Defending Critical Infrastructure with Microsoft Defender. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 3:00 PM PT to 3:20 PM PT.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Contraforce<\/strong>\u2014Be Fast as Lightning: Automate Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel Service Delivery. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 3:30 PM PT to 3:50 PM PT.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Microsoft Security<\/strong>\u2014Unlocking Opportunities: A Guide to Partnering with Microsoft. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 11:30 AM PT to 11:50 AM PT.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>EY<\/strong>\u2014EY Security Copilot Powered Solutions. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 12:00 PM PT to 12:20 PM PT.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Netskope<\/strong>\u2014Simplifying Data Security for the Modern Network with Microsoft Purview and Netskope One. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 5:30 PM PT to 5:50 PM PT.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Oxford Computer Group<\/strong>\u2014Creating Bespoke Identity Governance Solutions with Microsoft Entra Suite. Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11:30 AM PT to 11:50 AM PT.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"learn-more\">Learn more<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/business\/intelligent-security-association\">Microsoft Intelligent Security Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about Microsoft Security solutions, visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website.<\/a>&nbsp;Bookmark the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Security blog<\/a>&nbsp;to keep up with our expert coverage on security matters. Also, follow us on LinkedIn (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/microsoft-security\/\">Microsoft Security<\/a>) and X (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/@MSFTSecurity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@MSFTSecurity<\/a>)&nbsp;for the latest news and updates on cybersecurity.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/2025\/04\/29\/microsoft-announces-the-2025-security-excellence-awards-winners\/\">Microsoft announces the 2025 Security Excellence Awards winners<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\">Microsoft Security Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/2025\/04\/29\/microsoft-announces-the-2025-security-excellence-awards-winners\/\" target=\"bwo\" >https:\/\/blogs.technet.microsoft.com\/mmpc\/feed\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Credit to Author: Maria Thomson| Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to the winners of the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards that recognize the innovative defenders who have gone above and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/2025\/04\/29\/microsoft-announces-the-2025-security-excellence-awards-winners\/\">Microsoft announces the 2025 Security Excellence Awards winners<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\">Microsoft Security Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[10759,10378],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25839","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-microsoft","category-security"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25839","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25839"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25839\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25839"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25839"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25839"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}