Paris, January 15, 2025 – Sopra Steria, a major player in the European tech sector, today announced it has become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of independent software vendors (ISVs) and managed security service providers (MSSPs) that have integrated their solutions with Microsoft Security technology to better defend our mutual customers against a world of increasing cyber threats.
Our security solution is designed to address the diverse and evolving cyber threats in today's digital world. It focuses on several key areas:
- Prevention: Supporting CISOs in defining and deploying a cyber strategy, integrating and maintaining security solutions, and setting up measures for monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents.
- Protection: Ensuring the security of all IS systems through sovereign solutions and partnerships with leading solution providers.
- Detection and Response: Implementing measures & managed security services to detect and respond to security incidents effectively.
This unique approach includes enhanced threat detection and response, improved visibility and control, streamlined security operations, scalability and flexibility, and use of the Microsoft Security product portfolio, including Microsoft Sentinel. By integrating these advanced security technologies, we help our customers stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and maintain a strong security posture.
Fabien Lecoq, Cyber Security Director for France & Group CTSO, commented: "Joining the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association marks a strategic milestone for Sopra Steria. As a European technology leader, we're expanding our cybersecurity capabilities, leveraging Microsoft's security technologies to provide more intelligent, responsive solutions for our clients. This collaboration underscores our commitment to collaborative defence against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, reinforcing our position at the forefront of European digital security innovation."
“The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association has grown into a vibrant ecosystem comprised of the most reliable and trusted security software vendors across the globe,” said Maria Thomson, Director, Microsoft Intelligent Security Association. “Our members, like Sopra Steria, share Microsoft’s commitment to collaboration within the cybersecurity community to improve our customers’ ability to predict, detect, and respond to security threats faster.”
Established in 2018 to bring together Microsoft leaders, ISVs, and MSSPs, MISA focuses on collaborating to combat security threats and create a safer environment for all. Its mission is to provide intelligent, industry-leading security solutions that work together to help protect organizations at the speed and scale of AI in an ever-increasing threat landscape.