Security Innovations Driving Partner Growth

February 2026 brings critical security updates and new capabilities designed to help Microsoft partners strengthen customer defenses and expand security revenue opportunities.

Advanced Security Add-ons for Microsoft 365 Business Premium

New advanced security add-ons expand the Microsoft 365 Business Premium offering, enabling SMB customers to enhance endpoint protection, email security, and threat response capabilities. Partners can now bundle these advanced features to address elevated security requirements and unlock new revenue streams.

Extended Discounts on Microsoft Purview Suite

Microsoft continues to incentivize security and compliance adoption with extended discounts on the Microsoft Purview Suite, especially for customers adopting Microsoft 365 Copilot. These integrated solutions help organizations manage data governance, compliance, and privacy risks while leveraging AI capabilities responsibly.

Unlock New Security Revenue with CSP Add-ons

The Cloud Solution Provider program now includes enhanced security add-ons that partners can layer into customer subscriptions, addressing critical security priorities including endpoint defense, email protection, identity and access management, and advanced threat prevention.

Security Immersion Briefings: Expanded Partner Access

Microsoft's Security Immersion Briefing program expands with new focus areas, including SMB security strategies and AI-driven threat detection. Partners gain access to expert-led sessions, competitive intelligence, and go-to-market resources that accelerate security practice development and customer engagement.

Key Security Trends for Partners to Address

  • Ransomware Defense: Implement multi-layered protection strategies combining endpoint, email, and identity security
  • Zero Trust Architecture: Guide customers toward identity-first security models and adaptive access controls
  • Compliance Automation: Leverage Microsoft Purview Suite to streamline audit readiness and regulatory adherence
  • AI-Driven Security Operations: Deploy AI-enhanced threat detection and response capabilities

CSP Security Promotion

Limited-time promotions include 50% off E5 Compliance add-ons for customers adopting Copilot, making this an ideal moment to bundle security enhancements with AI productivity solutions. Partners can position security as a strategic enabler of responsible AI adoption.

Source: Microsoft Partner Network