Key Announcements
Microsoft has introduced significant updates for security partners in February 2026, including expanded briefing capabilities, new promotional offers, and enhanced resources to help partners deliver value to customers.
Security Immersion Briefings Expanded
Microsoft is 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). Key improvements include:
- Unlimited execution: No more execution caps—partners can run unlimited 90-minute interactive sessions
- Up to 20 concurrent briefings: Greater scale and flexibility
- Expanded delivery options: Distributors and resellers can collaborate or deliver directly
- Multi-language support: Sessions will soon be available in multiple languages
These briefings position partners as trusted security advisors, helping customers tackle rising cybersecurity threats.
New Incentives and Cost Savings
Several promotional offers are now available to drive Microsoft 365, Copilot, and E5 adoption:
Data Protection for Copilot
- Microsoft Purview Suite for Microsoft 365 Copilot: 50% discount available through June 30, 2026Enterprise Suite Promotions
- Microsoft 365 E3, E5, Defender Suite, and Purview Suite: 10% discount on three-year CSP terms for new-to-E3 or new-to-E5 customers through June 30, 2026- Microsoft 365 E5: 15% discount for new customers, extended through June 30, 2026
Security Platform Offers
- Microsoft Sentinel 50GB tier: Promotional pricing through March 31, 2026- Sentinel pre-purchase plan (P3): Save 44% with 5K commitment units
- Purview Suite for Business Premium: 50% off for Business Premium customers with Microsoft 365 Copilot through March 31, 2026
Partner Resources and Skilling
Microsoft has released several resources to help partners build expertise and go to market effectively:
Training and Certification
- Microsoft Partner Skilling Hub: Role-based, on-demand training for sales, pre-sales, and technical teams- Upcoming event: Migrate from 3rd Party SIEM to Microsoft Sentinel (February 3–6, 2026)
Go-to-Market Assets
- FY26 Security Partner Playbook: Solution plays and resources mapped to customer journey stages- Forrester TEI Study: Demonstrates measurable business value of Microsoft Security partnerships
- Security Campaign in a Box: Partner-ready messaging and assets for customer engagement
Compliance Asset Library
An expanded library now covers:- Security assessments and regulatory readiness
- Data governance and risk management
- AI compliance
Resources are organized by focus area:
- Data Security
- Modern SecOps with Unified Platform
- Protect Cloud, AI Platforms, and Apps
- Advanced Identity
- Security Copilot
Customer Success Story
Singapore-based aCloud has demonstrated the impact of Microsoft Security solutions through its partnership with Jurong Engineering Limited (JEL). By transforming JEL's Microsoft E5 investment into a scalable, AI-ready security framework, aCloud helped the global engineering firm achieve enterprise-grade security. Read the full case study to learn more.
TL;DR
- Security Immersion Briefings: Now unlimited with no execution caps, supporting 20 concurrent sessions
- Major promotions: 50% off Purview Suite for Copilot users, 10-15% off E3/E5 suites through June 2026
- Enhanced resources: FY26 playbook, Forrester TEI study, expanded compliance asset library
- Partner skilling: On-demand training and certification events via Microsoft Partner Skilling Hub
- Customer proof points: aCloud case study demonstrates real-world security transformation success