FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rochester, NY – August 7, 2025 – Security Risk Advisors today announced it has achieved Microsoft verified Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) solution status. By achieving this status, Security Risk Advisors has proven their robust MXDR services including a Security Operation Center (SOC) with 24/7/365 proactive hunting, monitoring, and response capabilities all built on tight integrations with the Microsoft Security platform. This solution combines expert-trained technology with human-led services and has been verified by Microsoft engineers.
“Being recognized as a Verified MXDR partner is a testament to the disciplined, Microsoft-first approach our team has built over the years,” said Joe Cicero, Director of Strategic Alliances at SRA. “We’re not just turning on products, we’re actively driving outcomes. From proactive threat hunting to high-speed incident response, our goal is simple: make cyberattacks harder to execute, easier to detect, and faster to respond to for every client we serve.”
To achieve this distinction, SRA demonstrated the highest standard of service capabilities across:
- 24/7 SOC operations with continuous monitoring and response
- Proactive threat hunting utilizing Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel
- End-to-end incident management, including automated response actions
- Ongoing security configuration and posture management
- Meeting key customer adoption metrics through validated deployments
SRA’s approach combines deep Microsoft security product expertise with hands-on analyst support to deliver faster threat detection, containment, and resolution.
“With malicious attacks on the rise, we understand security is front and center for our customers. That is why I am excited to congratulate Security Risk Advisors on achieving Microsoft Verified: Managed Extended Detection and Response solution status. Their solution closely integrates with Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Sentinel and has been verified by Microsoft Security engineering to ensure that it provides comprehensive service coverage across the Microsoft Security portfolio.” – Rob Lefferts, CVP, Modern Protection and SOC, Microsoft
Security Risk Advisors is part of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA).
“The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association is comprised of some the most reliable and trusted security companies across the globe”, said Maria Thomson, Director, Microsoft Intelligent Security Association. “Our members share Microsoft’s commitment to collaboration within the cybersecurity community to improve our customers’ ability to predict, detect, and respond to security threats faster. We’re thrilled to recognize and welcome Security Risk Advisors verified MXDR solution to the MISA portfolio.”
As a Microsoft Verified MXDR provider, SRA offers fully managed services across:
- Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, with custom analytics and continuous response.
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, and Cloud Apps, with advanced threat protection.
- Built-in response automation, reducing attacker dwell time.
- Rapid onboarding and optimization services to unlock faster security value.
This designation strengthens SRA’s position as a trusted advisor to organizations modernizing their security operations with Microsoft technology.
About Security Risk Advisors:
Security Risk Advisors (SRA) is a cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in offensive and defensive security analysis, as well as 24×7 operations. SRA partners with clients to strengthen security operations, improve cyber resilience, and manage risk in today’s complex threat landscape. Our team delivers services spanning penetration testing, threat detection engineering, security operations center (SOC) support, and advisory services. SRA’s approach is rooted in deep technical expertise, a commitment to integrity, and a sharp focus on client outcomes.
Media Contact: Doug Webster | info@sra.io