Ascent Solutions, a cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in Microsoft Security, has been selected for the Microsoft Sentinel partner ecosystem due to its expertise, feedback contributions, and close collaboration with Microsoft. This partnership enhances Ascent's ability to deliver faster, smarter, cost-effective security solutions while shaping Sentinel’s evolution into an AI-ready platform for modern defense.
Microsoft Sentinel is transitioning from a traditional SIEM to a scalable, AI-ready platform with a unified data lake, graph-powered visibility, and intelligent reasoning tools. Ascent enhances this by developing solutions like connectors, analytics, and Security Copilot agents, making innovation accessible via the Microsoft Security Store. “We’ve reimagined Microsoft Sentinel as an AI-ready platform… offering deep context, connected insights, and empowering security teams to act with precision, and stay ahead of evolving threats,” said Vasu Jakkal, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Security. Pete Fox, CEO of Ascent Solutions, added: “Our customers want faster, smarter, more cost-effective security. Joining the Microsoft Sentinel Partner Ecosystem lets us deliver just that, and contribute our expertise and feedback to help shape the future of Sentinel.”
Ascent works with Microsoft product teams to validate new scenarios, refine operations, and extend API capabilities. Its solutions empower security teams with enriched context and automation, addressing current and emerging threats. As a 2024 Security Customer Champion and 2023 U.S. Partner of the Year, Ascent’s expertise strengthens Sentinel’s role as a backbone for collective defense.
Ascent’s inclusion in the ecosystem amplifies its ability to secure client ecosystems, leveraging Sentinel’s open architecture to drive precise, scalable protection in a dynamic threat landscape.
Ascent is the cybersecurity consulting firm to optimize your Microsoft security investments. The firm is founded on Microsoft practitioner expertise and the ability to meet clients where they are, regardless of size or maturity. Our consultants share a determination to secure and manage entire ecosystems, ensuring safety from current and emerging threats. Ascent won Microsoft's 2024 Security Customer Champion award, a Microsoft Intelligent Security Association award for 2023, and a U.S. Partner of the Year award for 2023. Ascent is a portfolio company of RunTide Capital. For more information, visit www.meetascent.com.
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