Unisys earns Microsoft’s Threat Protection specialization to strengthen enterprise security
October 1, 2025
Modern enterprise security requires speed, precision, and intelligence capable of countering evolving threats. Unisys has gained Microsoft’s Threat Protection specialization, recognizing demonstrated expertise in deploying Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Cloud App Security, and Microsoft Sentinel. This specialization affirms Unisys’ ability to implement and manage end-to-end threat detection and response solutions that protect critical infrastructure and data. Ability to implement and manage end-to-end threat detection and response solutions that protect critical infrastructure and data.
With this specialization, organizations gain access to security architectures that align Microsoft’s cloud-native protection with existing infrastructure. It supports advanced detection and response capabilities while preserving operational control. This level of competency demonstrates a deep understanding of Microsoft’s security ecosystem and the ability to manage complex, scalable environments.
Key capabilities validated through this specialization:
- 24/7 threat monitoring and incident response: Provides real-time visibility and continuous threat containment through Microsoft Defender, with proactive incident triage and analyst-driven escalation.
- Identity protection services: Safeguards user credentials and identity infrastructure through Microsoft Defender for Identity. Detects suspicious behaviors and lateral movement in real time.
- Cloud application security frameworks: Controls and secures SaaS environments and cloud app usage through Microsoft Cloud App Security (MCAS). Reduces shadow IT and enforces compliance at the application layer.
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) deployment: Delivers integrated threat detection, investigation, and response through Microsoft Sentinel deployment. Automates triage and remediation through scalable security orchestration.
- Security modernization expertise: Guides transformation of legacy environments to modern cloud-native security. Enables Zero Trust, hybrid defense, and scalable operations.
- Intelligent security operations: Fuses analytics, automation, and governance to drive continuous improvement. Aligns security operations center (SOC) practices with compliance and risk frameworks.
Enhanced security through collaboration
The Microsoft Threat Protection specialization validates partners who demonstrate excellence in delivering comprehensive security solutions across the complete threat protection life cycle, from initial assessment and deployment through ongoing monitoring and optimization, ensuring partners maintain the standards necessary to deliver effective security outcomes.
As Microsoft continues expanding its security service offerings, the specialization ensures we remain current with emerging threat protection capabilities and industry best practices. With Microsoft-certified professionals globally, Unisys delivers consistent threat protection expertise across regions while adapting to specific security and compliance requirements.
Unisys also holds two additional security specializations, Cloud Security and Identity and Access Management (IAM), and is recognized by Microsoft as an Azure Expert Managed Service Provider.
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