SCC recognised with Microsoft verified Managed XDR solution status
PRESS RELEASE
European technology solutions and services provider SCC today announces it has achieved Microsoft verified Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) solution status.
By achieving this status, SCC 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.
Gareth James, Head of Security Architecture at SCC, commented: “Organisations must remain constantly vigilant against a backdrop of ever-changing and evolving threats. With SCC’s specialist cyber division and services delivered from our leading SOC, in addition to our deep Microsoft expertise, our clients achieve complete visibility and confidence in the protection of their IT environment.
“This certification is a gamechanger for SCC and our clients. It is the final significant part of our security accreditation journey with Microsoft, providing us the opportunity to support all of our customers, with the comprehensive Microsoft security toolset.
“Our ability to meet Microsoft’s rigorous standards shows how adept we are at simplifying the complexities of security management. Achieving Microsoft Verified Managed XDR solution status further enhances our position among the top-tier Microsoft security partners globally, reassuring our clients that their security is in expert hands.”
Rob Lefferts, CVP, Modern Protection and SOC, Microsoft, said: “With malicious attacks on the rise, we understand security is front and centre for our customers. That is why I am excited to congratulate SCC on achieving Microsoft Verified: Managed Extended Detection and Response solution status. SCC’s 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.”
SCC is part of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of independent software vendors (ISV) and managed security service providers (MSSP) that have integrated their solutions with Microsoft’s security technology to better defend against a world of increasing threats.
“The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association is comprised of some of the most reliable and trusted security companies across the globe”, added 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 recognise and welcome SCC’s MXDR solution to the MISA portfolio.”
About SCC
SCC simplifies the complex of IT solutions for global businesses as Europe’s largest independent IT group. It helps clients succeed through IT transformation and exceptional customer experiences.
Operating out of 65+ locations in the UK, France, Romania, Spain, and Vietnam, SCC delivers limitless IT solutions in partnership with the world’s best technology vendors.
SCC provides multi-award-winning cloud services, digital workplace and cyber security solutions to customers in a broad range of public and private industry sectors. It aspires to be the most customer and employee centric IT systems integrator.
SCC is trusted to discover, design, supply, implement, manage, and optimise IT that supports European economies through enduring partnership, driven by curiosity and inspired by innovation.