Solutions partner for Security

The Solutions Partner for Security designation is a recognition given to partners who demonstrate a broad capability to help customers safeguard their entire organization with integrated security, compliance, and identity solutions¹².

To earn this designation, partners must meet specific qualification requirements, which include achieving a minimum partner capability score.

‍This score is based on three main categories: performance, skilling, and customer success¹.

Here are the key metrics:

• Performance: Measured by net customer adds.
• Skilling: Based on intermediate certifications.
• Customer Success: Evaluated through usage growth and deployments¹.

This designation helps customers identify partners committed to training and accreditation, and who have delivered successful security solutions².

Becoming a Solutions Partner for Security offers several benefits that can significantly enhance your business capabilities and market presence:

1. Go-to-Market Services: Access to marketing resources and support to help you promote your security solutions effectively¹.
2. Technical Presales & Deployment Advisory Hours: Receive expert guidance on presales and deployment to ensure successful customer engagements¹.
3. Technical Support Incidents: Get technical support to resolve issues quickly and efficiently¹.
4. Product Benefits: Unique product benefits designed specifically for security, such as System Center product licenses¹.
5. Recognition and Credibility: Being recognized as a Solutions Partner for Security helps build trust with customers, showcasing your commitment to training, accreditation, and delivering successful security solutions²³.

These benefits can help you stand out in the market, attract more customers, and deliver high-quality security solutions.

To apply for the Solutions Partner for Security designation, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to Partner Center: Ensure you have the appropriate role and access within your organization’s Microsoft partner account.
2. Navigate to the Membership Section: Go to your Partner Center dashboard and select “Membership” > "Specializations"¹.
3. Meet the Qualification Requirements: You need to achieve a minimum partner capability score of 70 points. This score is based on four metrics across three categories²:
   • Performance: Net customer adds.
   • Skilling: Intermediate certifications.
   • Customer Success: Usage growth and deployments².
4. Submit Your Application: Once you meet the requirements, you can submit your application through the Partner Center¹.

As a Solutions Partner for Security, we demonstrate our broad capability to help customers safeguard their entire organization with integrated security, compliance, and identity solutions¹. Our skills empower us to counter increasingly sophisticated cyber threats—whether in a remote, hybrid, or cloud environment². If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask! 😊🔒🌐³⁴

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