The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), designed for MSSPs and ISVs (independent software vendors), remains in expansion mode. The latest company to join MISA is Difenda, an MSSP that specializes in SecOps as a Service.Difenda is a Microsoft Gold Partner with an Advanced Specialization in Threat Protection. It has various Microsoft certifications, including:Microsoft 365 Security Administrator Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Microsoft Azure Administrator Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Microsoft Information Protection Administrator Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert Joining MISA is part of Difenda's larger plan to expand its operations, the company said. Difenda previously opened an office in Arizona. It also hired Derek Nugent as its VP of sales and marketing from Herjavec Group, a Top 250 MSSP.Pathlock: The access orchestration platform provider became a MISA member in November 2021. CWSI: In September 2021, CWSI became the first Irish MSSP to join MISA. Avast: The digital security and privacy company joined MISA in April 2021. MISA members can provide preview product access and input, and can access security integrations and leverage co-marketing opportunities.As of August 2021, MISA had 67 MSSP members that supported 165 managed security services as of August 2021. Furthermore, MISA reported that 176 ISVs delivered 259 integrations as of July 2021.
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Microsoft MSSP Association Expands; Difenda Joins MISA
Dan Kobialka
Dan Kobialka is senior contributing editor, MSSP Alert and ChannelE2E. He covers IT security, IT service provider business strategies and partner programs. Dan holds a M.A. in Print and Multimedia Journalism from Emerson College and a B.A. in English from Bridgewater State University. In his free time, Dan enjoys jogging, traveling, playing sports, touring breweries and watching football.
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