Learn more about Microsoft Security Communities.

Kristina_Quick

Microsoft

Mar 02, 2023

Our community programs enable our customers to directly connect with Microsoft engineers and other security professionals.

In the last five years, Microsoft has increased the emphasis on community programs. These communities fall into two categories: Public and Private (or NDA only). In this blog, we will share a breakdown of each community and how to join.

What is community?

First let’s cover what community is. Our community programs enable our customers/end-users to directly connect with Microsoft engineers and other security professionals. In this program, Microsoft shares best practices, what’s new, and what’s under development, while our members share their related product experiences, needs, and recommendations. Microsoft uses this program to put the customer at the center of product development and ultimately create better products and solutions.

Solution areas covered:

Microsoft Sentinel
Security Exposure Management
Microsoft Defender products
Azure network security services
Microsoft Purview & Microsoft Priva
Microsoft Intune, Windows Cloud, and Windows Commercial
Microsoft Entra
Security Copilot

Best fit for the Public Community:

There are no prerequisites to engage in any of our Microsoft Public Community spaces.

This is a great place for any person to learn more about our products, what is new, and develop their expertise on these solutions and use cases. Within Microsoft Security, we have several community spaces we encourage you to join. Learn more about our products, view the newest technical content, and view opportunities to engage directly with our product engineering teams through webinars and events.

Sign up for the Security Community mailing list: https://aka.ms/SecurityCommunity
Microsoft Entra on LinkedIn: Microsoft Entra Community: Overview | LinkedIn
Microsoft Intune on LinkedIn: Microsoft Intune: Overview | LinkedIn
Windows IT Pro on LinkedIn: Windows IT pro: Overview | LinkedIn
Copilot for Security on LinkedIn: Copilot for Security Community | LinkedIn

Looking for content now? Access on-demand videos and past recordings on one of our YouTube channels! Identity and Security content can be found on the Microsoft Security Community channel, and our Management content is located on the Windows IT Pro channel.

Best fit for the Private Community:

By being a part of private community, you will gain access to roadmaps, focus groups, and private preview features. You will be able to share your input directly to engineering before new features are launched to the public. This platform also allows you to network with Microsoft engineering teams and fellow community participants.

Private Community Commitments:

Professional with an active Microsoft NDA: Currently employed by an organization that has a signed and active Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Microsoft.
Experienced in managing Microsoft Security products: Has hands-on experience in managing or using specific Microsoft Security products and features within their organization.
Committed to using Security Customer Communities private previews and providing feedback: Actively participates in select community private previews and consistently provides valuable user feedback to improve the products.
Enthusiastic about community engagement: Eager to engage in discussions and collaborations within the customer communities, adhering to the community code of conduct.
Dedicated to maintaining confidentiality as per the NDA: Ensures the confidentiality of the program, including program materials, discussions, and private previews, in accordance with the terms of the NDA.