SB Technology acquires two Microsoft Specialization certifications in the security field

SB Technology (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has earned two certifications in the security area, "Identity and Access Management" and "Cloud Security," in the "Specialization" category, which is the highest level of certification given to highly specialized partners among the solution partners of Microsoft. We are pleased to announce that we have received two certifications in the area of security: Identity and Access Management and Cloud Security.

Specializations are based on rigorous screening criteria by Microsoft and are recognized by evaluating in-depth knowledge, technical capabilities, and implementation results. This time, we have been awarded "Identity and Access Management" and "Cloud Security" in recognition of our advanced knowledge and technical capabilities to implement identity and access management and protection for Microsoft Entra ID, as well as comprehensive protection for the entire multi-cloud environment, including Microsoft Azure, and our track record of implementing it to our customers. Acquired.

As companies promote digital transformation in recent years, the importance of zero trust security in cloud security and ID/access management is increasing. In addition, with the rapid spread of generative AI, protection of data access when using AI is also essential. In order to meet these diversifying security needs, we will continue to accumulate advanced security knowledge and track record and support our customers' digital transformation efforts.

■Comment from Minoru Naito, Executive Officer and General Manager of Partner Technology, Partner Business Division, Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.

Congratulations to SB Technology Corp. on receiving specializations in Identity and Access Management and Cloud Security. These qualifications are based on Microsoft 's rigorous screening criteria and are recognized by evaluating in-depth knowledge, technical capabilities, and implementation results. SB Technology Corp. has advanced knowledge and technical capabilities to implement identity and access management and protection for Microsoft Entra Identity and comprehensive protection across multi-cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, and these certifications demonstrate the company's outstanding expertise and technical capabilities.
With the recent promotion of the use of AI by companies, the importance of zero trust security in cloud security and identity and access management is increasing. Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. and SB Technology Corp. will continue to work closely together to support our customers' transformation by accumulating advanced security knowledge and achievements to meet diversifying security needs.

■Microsoft-related solutions

Zero Trust Security Starter Pack
https://www.softbanktech.co.jp/service/list/zero-trust-package
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
https://www.softbanktech.co.jp/service/list/microsoft365/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint

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