February update: What's new in Security for Partners

News and Announcements

• We’re introducing a new Security immersion briefing, focused on Microsoft Defender Suite for Business Premium and Microsoft Purview Suite for Business Premium customers (50–300 licenses). These 90-minute interactive sessions position partners as trusted security advisors, helping customers tackle rising cybersecurity threats. By removing execution caps, partners can now run unlimited briefings with up to 20 open at a time. Additionally, new delivery options allow distributors and resellers to collaborate or deliver directly, creating more flexibility and scale. To further expand accessibility and engagement, learn how the Security Immersion Briefings experience will soon be available in multiple languages.
• Explore the FY26 Security partner playbook for solution plays and practical resources mapped to each stage of the customer journey—from early discovery to long-term management—through the Microsoft Security customer win formula.
• Discover how partnering with Microsoft Security drives measurable business value, backed by a Forrester Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study.

Incentives and Offers

New cost savings to drive Microsoft 365, Copilot, and E5 adoption

• Strengthen data security for Copilot at lower cost: Microsoft Purview Suite for Microsoft 365 Copilot is now available at 50% off, so enterprise organizations can reduce costs and strengthen data security through June 30, 2026.
• Microsoft 365 E3, E5, Defender Suite, and Purview Suite promotions: Transition customers from on-premises solutions or upgrade from Office 365 with 10% discount promotions for new-to-E3 or new-to-E5 customers or Defender and Purview Suites on CSP three-year subscription terms through June 30, 2026.
• Accelerate with Microsoft 365 E5 promotion: Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) authorized partners can offer new Microsoft 365 E5 customers 15% off with this promotion, which has been extended through June 30, 2026.

Ongoing security and compliance offers

• Microsoft Sentinel 50GB promotion: Customers can now purchase a 50GB commitment tier for Sentinel with promotional pricing through March 31, 2026.
• Microsoft Sentinel pre-purchase plan (P3): Get Sentinel pre-commit units (CUs) at a discounted rate and save 44% when you buy a 5K CUs plan for Sentinel.
• Microsoft Purview Suite for Business Premium: Customers who have licensed Business Premium with Microsoft 365 Copilot Business or Microsoft 365 Copilot qualify for 50% off enhanced data protection on Purview Suite for Business Premium. This is a limited-time offer available until March 31, 2026.

Skilling and Events

• Build security skills that translate directly to customer impact: Partner Security skilling supports teams as they move from foundational knowledge to real-world readiness across sales, pre-sales, and technical roles. Through role-based, on-demand training and Certification Weeks, partners can strengthen security delivery, accelerate certifications, and build confidence selling and implementing Microsoft Security solutions—all in one place on the Microsoft Partner Skilling Hub. Register for the upcoming Migrate from 3rd Party SIEM to Microsoft Sentinel for a Unified SecOps experience events during February 3–6, 2026.

Go-To-Market

• Discover the full portfolio of Microsoft Security Campaign in a Box assets designed to protect customers across security operations, cloud and AI platforms, data, and Microsoft 365 Copilot. These campaigns equip you with partner-ready messaging, assets, and guidance to address modern security threats, improve visibility and compliance, and deliver unified, AI-powered protection across customers of all sizes. Explore all available Security campaigns on Partner Marketing Center and choose the ones that best align to your customer needs.
• We are excited to announce the availability of an expanded library of compliance assets for partners that’s designed to help articulate differentiated Microsoft capabilities in compliance, security, and risk management, as well as to address customer concerns with confidence. These assets cover a broad range of topics, including security assessments, regulatory readiness, data governance, risk management, and AI compliance. Learn more below:
  • Data Security
  • Modern SecOps with Unified Platform
  • Protect Cloud, AI Platforms, and Apps
  • Advanced Identity
  • Security Copilot

Customer Success

• Singapore-based aCloud has earned Solutions Partner designations across multiple solution areas and specializations in identity and access management. Its long-standing relationship with Jurong Engineering Limited (JEL), a global engineering and construction firm, positioned aCloud to support JEL’s vision for enterprise-grade security by transforming an already strong Microsoft E5 investment into a scalable, AI-ready security framework. Read the full story to see how aCloud drives meaningful impact through Microsoft end-to-end security solutions.