Global, Mar 26, 2024
LONDON, 26 March 2024 Logicalis, a leading global digital managed services provider, has today announced it has achieved Microsoft-verified Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) Partner Status. By achieving this status, Logicalis has proven its robust MXDR services including a Security Operation Centre (SOC) with 24/7/365 proactive hunting, monitoring, and response capabilities all built on tight integrations with the Microsoft Security platform. This solution combines expert-trained technology with human-led services and has been verified by Microsoft engineers.
Toby Alcock, Global CTO at Logicalis said:
As cyber threats continue to grow in scale and sophistication, this certification demonstrates our deepening expertise in managed security and commitment to staying on the cutting edge. Our global reach, extensive Microsoft partnership and advanced MXDR capabilities equip us to vigilantly safeguard organisations worldwide.”
As one of only a few Microsoft partners to achieve Global MXDR status, Logicalis joins an elite group of service providers qualified to deliver Microsoft’s most sophisticated managed detection and response services.
With malicious attacks on the rise, we understand security is front and centre for our customers. That is why I am excited to congratulate Logicalis on achieving Microsoft Verified: Managed Extended Detection and Response solution status. Their solution closely integrates with Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Sentinel and has been verified by Microsoft Security engineering to ensure that it provides comprehensive service coverage across the Microsoft Security portfolio.” –
Rob Lefferts, CVP, Modern Protection and SOC, Microsoft
Logicalis is part of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA).
The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association is comprised of some of the most reliable and trusted security companies across the globe”, said Maria Thomson, Microsoft Intelligent Security Association Lead. “Our members share Microsoft’s commitment to collaboration within the cybersecurity community to improve our customers’ ability to predict, detect, and respond to security threats faster. We’re thrilled to recognize and welcome Logicalis’ MXDR solution to the MISA portfolio.
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