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. In this blog, we will share more about our community programs 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 Threat Protection Products (SIEM & XDR, CNAPP, & Network Security)
- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft Intune, Windows Cloud, and Windows Commercial
- Microsoft Entra
- Security Copilot
Joining the Community:
Community 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.
Start exploring at: http://www.aka.ms/SecurityCommunity
Access on-demand videos and past recordings on our YouTube channel at http://www.aka.ms/SecurityCommunityVideos
Microsoft Security Advisors Program:
Microsoft Security Advisors is a program within the Microsoft Security Community. It is for our experienced users looking to influence the next version of our products and features by participating in research studies, 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.
Commitments for the program:
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Professional with willingness to sign a Microsoft NDA and privacy agreement: This is a confidential program and these agreements are required to participate.
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Experienced in managing Microsoft Security products: Has hands-on experience in managing or using specific Microsoft Security products and features within their organization.
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Committed to validating private previews, participate in research, and providing feedback: Willing to volunteer time to participate in selected opportunities and provide meaningful user feedback to help improve our products.
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Enthusiastic about community engagement: Eager to engage in discussions and collaborations within the advisor community, adhering to the community code of conduct.
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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.
Advisors Program Benefits:
- Access to a advisor community with direct engineering engagement
- Invitations to product roadmap calls
- Active Teams discussion channels with peers and the Microsoft Security team
- Private preview awareness and access
- Earn digital badges and recognition
You can join our private community of choice at: www.aka.ms/joincommunity
Other helpful blog posts:
Innovate with Microsoft Management Customer Connection Program - Windows IT Pro Blog
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