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BCN achieves Microsoft Advanced Specialisation in Threat Protection

Posted 17th April 2025

BCN achieves Microsoft specialisation in Threat Protection

BCN is proud to announce we have been awarded the Microsoft Threat Protection specialisation, highlighting our proven capabilities in deploying and managing Microsoft’s advanced security solutions, 

This specialisation further reinforces BCN’s position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking robust and proactive cybersecurity measures in an ever-evolving threat landscape. The Threat Protection specialisation is awarded exclusively to partners that meet Microsoft’s highest standards for service delivery, support and technical expertise. 

This adds to BCN’s growing number of Microsoft specialisations as a leading UK Microsoft Partner.  

What does the Threat Protection specialisation mean?

The Microsoft Threat Protection specialisation recognises Microsoft Partners who demonstrate deep knowledge, extensive experience and measurable success in providing protection and monitoring for their client’s critical systems and data. 

To achieve the designation, BCN met rigorous criteria across multiple areas, including: 

  • Expertise: Ensuring six or more of our team members hold the Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate qualification. 
  • Performance: Demonstrating significant growth in our Microsoft Defender and Azure Sentinel client base. 
  • Commitment: Showing a commitment to maintaining the security designation and achieving the highest standards of service delivery on an ongoing basis. 

This specialisation underscore’s BCN’s capabilities to help clients secure their businesses against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, while enabling rapid detection of and response to incidents. 

This Specialisation and others give BCN access to Microsoft funded Security engagements to support your cybersecurity journey. Contact us to find out more. 

Security solutions designed for your business

As cyber threats continue to grow in scale and complexity, BCN’s Threat Protection specialisation gives businesses the assurance they are working with a trusted partner who understands the challenges of modern cybersecurity. 

By leveraging tools such as Microsoft Defender for Identity & Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps BCN empowers organisations to: 

  • Proactively protect their Identity Solutions & Cloud Applications 
  • Reduce the risk of malicious access to their intellectual property and client data. 
  • Monitor and mitigate threats across hybrid, cloud and multi-cloud environments. 
  • Streamline security operations with proven cutting-edge Microsoft technologies. 

Find out more on: Managed Security Services with Microsoft Defender 

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Achieving the Microsoft Threat Protection specialisation is a testament to our unwavering commitment to keeping our clients secure. With the growing sophistication of cyber threats, businesses need trusted partners who can not only protect but also detect and respond to threats quickly. This specialisation underscores our expertise in delivering proactive, best-in-class security solutions powered by Microsoft technologies.

Rob Davies, BCN CEO

Why specialisation matters

The Microsoft specialisation programme helps businesses identify IT providers with proven technical capabilities and experience in delivering Microsoft technologies to a consistently high standard. Partnering with a specialised provider like BCN ensures businesses have access to robust solutions, expert guidance and a commitment to safeguarding their critical data around the clock. 

BCN’s comprehensive Microsoft specialisations 

As well as achieving all 6 Solution Partner Designations, BCN holds the following specialisations across the Microsoft Cloud: 

About BCN

BCN is a leading technology solutions provider and one of just a few UK-based Microsoft Solutions Partners to hold all six specialisations. From cyber security to cloud solutions, BCN’s experienced team is dedicated to delivering innovative, secure and scalable solutions to empower businesses and support their growth.  

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