IBM Consulting and Microsoft have joined forces to assist clients in modernizing their security operations. By combining IBM Consulting’s top-notch cybersecurity services and Microsoft’s comprehensive security technology portfolio, the two companies aim to simplify and modernize end-to-end security operations, harness the power of the cloud, protect data, and drive business growth.
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape where security is no longer an afterthought but a core operational necessity, Mark Hughes, Global Managing Partner of Cybersecurity Services at IBM Consulting, emphasized the importance of integrating security into every organization’s operations. The collaboration with Microsoft provides clients with a cost-effective approach to protecting cloud workloads and effectively managing the multitude of threats organizations face routinely.
The collaboration between IBM Consulting and Microsoft focuses on two key areas:
1. Modernizing Security Operations:
Through IBM’s Threat Detection and Response (TDR) Cloud Native service, which integrates Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud, clients can accelerate threat detection and response. IBM Consulting’s team of security analysts offers 24/7 monitoring, investigation, and automated remediation of security alerts across clients’ hybrid cloud environments. This service effectively protects Microsoft cloud environments for clients and has achieved Microsoft MXDR verified solution status.
2. Managing and Securing Cloud Identities:
As cloud identity becomes increasingly vital for organizations, IBM Consulting and Microsoft have collaborated on a solution based on the Microsoft Entra® suite of tools, enhanced by IBM’s automation, accelerators, and industry domain knowledge. This solution aims to protect the cloud journey, optimize the identity landscape, and reduce costs associated with running multiple identity tools and services.
The partnership between IBM Consulting and Microsoft is not just about technology solutions but also about investing in skilling. The companies are co-investing in joint go-to-market initiatives and reskilling programs to support the new offerings and help clients prioritize security in their cloud and AI journeys. This collaborative effort builds on the long history of joint development and delivery of enterprise-class cloud and security solutions by IBM Consulting and Microsoft.
