Kyocera Document Solutions UK has achieved the Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security designation.
Andrew Smith
Managing Director & General Manager
Kyocera Cyber
Andrew Smith is the founder of Kyocera Cyber, a MSSP. With 20 years of experience in strategic IT/Cyber Security leadership, Andrew’s track record is testament to his visionary leadership style and commercial acumen.
Andew is passionate about cybersecurity; he is proud of the differentiated service his team deliver and the straight talking, value driven advice that customers and partners can rely on.
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The Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security designation is one of the highest levels of recognition available within the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program.
This is awarded only to organisations that can demonstrate rigorous technical capability, industry certifications and a proven track record of delivering successful security outcomes for real customers. It is independent, Microsoft-backed validation that Kyocera has the expertise to design, implement and manage security solutions that work.
For businesses, working with a Microsoft-validated security partner means having access to structured, proven expertise rather than relying on ad hoc solutions that leave gaps.
This is particularly valuable for organisations in regulated sectors, such as financial services, healthcare, legal and professional services. Security failures carry not only operational consequences but regulatory penalties and mandatory breach reporting obligations. Kyocera’s expertise ensures that security investments are structured to meet recognised compliance frameworks, supporting audit readiness and reducing governance risk.
Businesses that partner with Kyocera benefit from direct alignment with Microsoft’s latest security innovations and best practice frameworks. Resulting in faster identification and response to threats before they cause disruption, giving you the confidence that your IT environment is being managed by a partner with proven, independently verified expertise.
What this means for your business?
Kyocera’s Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security designation translates into concrete, measurable benefits for your organisation, from reducing breach risk to strengthening compliance and keeping operations running.
- Independent assurance you can take to the board
The Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security designation is not self-certified, it requires passing Microsoft’s rigorous assessment of technical capability, certified expertise and real customer outcomes. When security decisions need to be justified internally or to regulators, working with a Microsoft-validated partner provides credible, independent assurance that your security strategy meets a recognised standard. - Protection that covers your entire environment, not just the obvious gaps
Most breaches exploit the connections between systems, a compromised user account that grants access to a cloud environment, or a poorly configured device that bypasses endpoint controls. Kyocera’s validated capability span’s identity, endpoints, cloud and compliance, delivering joined-up protection that eliminates the blind spots that fragmented tools leave behind. - Security that keeps pace with Microsoft’s roadmap, without the overhead
Microsoft continuously updates its security technologies, configurations and best practice guidance. Keeping up with these changes while running a business is a significant overhead for internal IT teams. As a Microsoft-recognised partner, Kyocera maintains direct access to Microsoft’s latest innovations, ensuring your systems are properly configured, continuously updated and aligned with current best practice, without placing that burden on your team. - Faster threat response that limits operational and financial impact
Kyocera’s validated expertise in threat detection, identity protection and endpoint security means risks are identified earlier and contained more quickly, reducing the likelihood of prolonged disruption, data loss or ransomware events that can halt operations entirely. - Compliance and audit readiness built in, not bolted on
For organisations in financial services, healthcare, legal or any sector subject to data protection regulation, security and compliance are inseparable. Kyocera’s approach ensures that security solutions are implemented in line with recognised frameworks, including those supporting GDPR, ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials, ensuring that compliance is a natural output of your security posture, not a separate and costly exercise. - A long-term security partner, not a one-off deployment
Deploying security tools is the starting point, not the outcome. Kyocera works with customers on an ongoing basis, continuously monitoring, optimising and adapting security strategies as the threat landscape and your business evolve. This means moving from a reactive, incident-driven approach to one built on continuous risk management, greater visibility and proactive control of your IT environment.
Ready to strengthen your security strategy?
Speak to Kyocera’s security team today.
Whether you are assessing your current exposure, planning a compliance project or looking for a trusted partner to manage your Microsoft security environment, we can help.