Microsoft and HCL Technologies have expanded their cybersecurity association.

HCL Technologies has also joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, an ecosystem of independent software suppliers and managed security service providers that have integrated their solutions to fight against an ever-increasing number of threats.

HCL Technologies has announced the expansion of its strategic relationship with Microsoft to provide security capabilities to clients worldwide. The Noida-based firm has achieved all four advanced security specializations offered to Microsoft partners.

According to a press release, HCL Tech completed four domains on Microsoft Azure: Identity and Access Management Advanced Specialisation, Threat Protection Advanced Specialisation, Information Governance, Protection Advanced Specialisation, and Cloud Security Advanced Specialisation.

HCL Technologies has also joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, an ecosystem of independent software suppliers and managed security service providers that have integrated their solutions to fight against an ever-increasing number of threats. "The combination of HCL Technologies' cybersecurity fusion platform solutions and deep domain knowledge and Microsoft's range of security products like Azure Sentinel and Microsoft 365 E5 gives organizations the building blocks to better defend against a dynamic cybersecurity environment," the statement said.