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Microsoft announces the 2026 Microsoft Security Excellence Awards winners (presented by MISA)

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Discover the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association

The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) is an ecosystem of leading security partners—comprising software development companies and services partners that have integrated their solutions with Microsoft Security technology.

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Membership benefits

Discover intelligent, best-in-class security solutions that work together to help protect our shared customers against cyberthreats.

Enhance cybersecurity solutions

Help protect customers by developing solutions that integrate with leading Microsoft Security products.

Connect with customers

Help customers find, try, and buy security solutions that work with their digital environments and meet their cybersecurity needs.

Collaborate with Microsoft engineers

Accelerate innovation with access to Microsoft Security technical experts.

Explore go-to-market benefits

Enjoy benefits such as product roadmap updates, partner-to-partner networking, special events, and co-marketing.

Microsoft Security product portfolio

Microsoft Security as a whole integrates more than 50 security categories into six product lines.

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Partner journey to MISA eligibility

MISA membership is by nomination only. To become eligible for nomination, start by working through the following steps. Paths vary for MSSPs and ISVs.
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Additional resources

Explore the different qualifying criteria for MISA eligibility.

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Team up with the best

MISA members are experts from across the cybersecurity industry and have the shared goal of improving customer security. Explore the MISA partner catalog to see our extensive ecosystem of partners.

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