Zones joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Auburn, WA – November 24, 2025 – We're thrilled to announce that today, effective immediately, Zones joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) as its newest member. MISA is an elite ecosystem of software development companies and security services partners that have integrated their solutions with Microsoft Security technology to better defend customers against a world of increasing cyber threats.
"Zones is proud to join the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), a community of industry leaders committed to strengthening cybersecurity worldwide," said Eric Rivard, our Vice President of Software, CI at Zones. "In today's business environment with threats becoming increasingly prevalent and disruptive to business operations, security has become more critical to all our customers. Additionally, with the advent of AI, we will see security threats become even more complex and the need for advanced cybersecurity leaders is paramount. Being part of MISA allows us to deepen our collaboration with Microsoft, integrate our expertise with Microsoft's intelligent security innovations, and deliver even greater value to our customers by helping them protect what matters most with proactive, end-to-end security solutions."
Zones was admitted to this exclusive membership through our consistent innovations with Zones SOCaaS powered by Microsoft Sentinel and Defender. Zones SOCaaS delivers advanced MDR and XDR capabilities to organizations of all sizes, including Threat Detection, Threat Intel Integration, Monitoring and Alerting, Remediation, and seamless integration with a dashboard and metrics. As organizations face an evolving threat landscape, Zones MXDR makes it easy for businesses to adopt proactive cybersecurity measures, enhance their security posture, and protect digital assets.
"The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association has grown into a vibrant ecosystem comprised of the most reliable and trusted security vendors across the globe," said Maria Thomson, Director, Microsoft Intelligent Security Association. "Our members, like Zones, share Microsoft's commitment to collaboration within the cybersecurity community to improve our customers' ability to predict, detect, and respond to security threats faster."
Established in 2018 to bring together Microsoft leaders, & security vendors, MISA focuses on collaborating to combat security threats and create a safer environment for all. Its mission is to provide intelligent, industry-leading security solutions that work together to help protect organizations at the speed and scale of AI in an ever-increasing threat landscape. Partners who are interested in learning more can visit the MISA Website: Microsoft Intelligent Security Association.
About Zones A global provider of end to end IT/AV solutions and managed services, Zones is backed by an unmatched supply chain and service delivery capabilities with more than 35 years' history operating in over 150 countries, Zones delivers complete IT Lifecycle Services that cover every stage of technology, from strategic planning and procurement through deployment, management, optimization, and secure retirement. This lifecycle expertise amplifies Zones' robust portfolio across its business practices, which include Cloud and Data Center, Digital Workplace, Networking and Security. Powered by the highest partner certifications with Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building and sustaining digital infrastructures that transform how modern organizations do business.
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