As the first Managed Detection and Response (MDR) in the cloud, Blackpoint’s relentless focus on cloud security aligns seamlessly with Microsoft’s commitment to protecting digital ecosystems. As a result, Blackpoint is being recognized as SMB Verified under the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) program. This recognition showcases Blackpoint’s continued commitment to protecting the small and medium-sized businesses that Managed Service Providers (MSPs) serve.

The power of Blackpoint Cyber + Microsoft

With Microsoft and Blackpoint in your security stack, you benefit from a dynamic partnership designed to defend your business against advanced and evolving cyber threats. Here’s how this collaboration delivers game-changing benefits for your business:

24/7 SOC Protection for Microsoft Tenants

Blackpoint Security Operations Center (SOC) delivers 24/7/365 monitoring and response to threats for Microsoft solutions including,

  • Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure AD): Protecting identities, detecting unauthorized access attempts, and neutralizing threats targeting credentials.
  • Microsoft 365: Preventing data exfiltration, phishing, and malware-based attacks targeting Microsoft cloud services.
  • Microsoft Defender for Business: Blackpoint SOC manages and acts on alerts generated by Microsoft Defender for endpoint to ensure swift action and minimal dwell time.

Multitenant Visibility & Control

Blackpoint provides unmatched visibility and centralized control for Microsoft partners, streamlining the experience and enabling users to fully harness the power of Microsoft solutions with confidence and ease.

  • Multitenant Policy View: Microsoft partners are empowered to manage policies across Microsoft Defender for Business (MDB) and Business Premium, ensuring effective group policy creation and enforcement.
  • Microsoft Secure Score Insights: Proactively improve security posture with a consolidated view of your customers’ scores, enabling actionable recommendations across your base via a single pane of glass.

A shared mission to protect the cloud

Achieving MISA SMB Verified status highlights Blackpoint Cyber’s commitment to providing purpose-built solutions for MSPs and SMBs. By combining Blackpoint’s action-driven SOC services with Microsoft’s powerful tools like Defender for Business and Entra, we deliver industry-leading endpoint protection against the evolving threat landscape.

The MISA SMB Verified recognition is not just a badge—it’s a testament to our shared commitment to delivering innovative, integrated, and effective security solutions that protect SMB’s business-critical network and data assets.

Hear from an MSP leader on the benefits of the Microsoft Blackpoint integration in this webinar.

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