Interactive achieves Microsoft Threat Protection Specialisation
Interactive, one of Australia’s leading IT service providers, proudly announces the achievement of the Microsoft Threat Protection Specialisation. This recognition underscores Interactive’s commitment to providing comprehensive cyber security solutions, through Slipstream Cyber and solidifies its reputation as a trusted partner in protecting customers from today’s ever-evolving cyber threats.
The Microsoft Threat Protection Specialisation validates Slipstream Cyber’s expertise in advanced Microsoft Defender threat protection and Azure Sentinel solutions, ensuring that customers benefit from industry-leading capabilities in identifying, responding to, and recovering from security incidents. This specialisation provides assurance that Interactive’s team possesses the deep technical knowledge and rigorous training required to support businesses in safeguarding their IT environments.
Nick Scholefield, Chief Operating Officer at Interactive states: “Achieving the Microsoft Threat Protection Specialisation is a milestone that highlights our relentless commitment to delivering robust, innovative security solutions to our customers.” This new specialisation builds upon Interactive’s track record of excellence and complements its other Specialisations and our Microsoft Solution Partner Designations, which include the:
- Azure Virtual Desktop Specialisation
- Infrastructure & Database Migration Specialisation
- Modern Work Solution Partner Designation
- Security Solution Partner Designation
- Infrastructure Azure Solution Partner Designation
- Digital & App Innovation Solution Partner Designation
- Data & AI Azure Solution Partner Designation
Nick Scholefield continues: “In today’s dynamic threat landscape, businesses need a trusted partner who not only understands the technicalities of cyber security but also has the proven experience to manage and mitigate complex risks effectively.”
According to the CIO of an Australian Manufacturing organisation, “Partnering with Interactive has been a game-changer for our cyber security. Their expertise in Microsoft Threat Management, backed by Slipstream Cyber services, gave us confidence and elevated our security posture with 24/7 support and governance like we’ve never seen before. With their proactive, seamless approach, Interactive manages our Azure workloads and a 24/7 Cyber Security Operations Centre powered by Sentinel—transforming our threat detection, response, and resilience. They’re the trusted partner we count on to protect our business.”
Following Interactive’s 2023 acquisition of Slipstream Cyber, customers now benefit from an advanced suite of cyber security solutions that are strengthened by Slipstream Cyber’s specialised services. At the core of Slipstream’s offerings is a true 24×7, sovereign Security Operations Centre, staffed by a multidisciplinary team of security experts who leverage diverse skills, best practice processes and cutting-edge technologies to stay ahead of emerging threats.
Our Microsoft partnership compliments Slipstream Cyber’s round-the-clock Active Defence Services – a robust defence system.
Slipstream Cyber’s services span several critical areas:
- Cyber Risk Consulting and Technical Assurance – Helping customers assess, understand, and mitigate risks to build resilient security postures.
- 24×7 Active Defence – Providing real-time monitoring and proactive responses to emerging threats, day and night.
- Digital Forensics and Incident Response and Preparedness – Cyber resilience preparation along with rapid response and forensic investigation to contain, analyse, and recover from security incidents.
Nick Scholefield concludes: Our strong Microsoft partnership is underpinned by these specialised services; our customers gain confidence in our strong defence system which allows them to drive business success with minimal risk to their digital assets.”
