The certification validates Elisa’s ability to combine automated, technology-driven defense with human-led oversight. By leveraging deep integration with Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Sentinel, the Helsinki-based firm aims to provide businesses with a unified shield against escalating global cyber threats. Sakari Pihlhjerta, Vice President of Cybersecurity Business at Elisa, described the milestone as a natural progression following the company’s entry into the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association last year.

Microsoft executives highlighted the technical necessity of this verification, noting that the solution underwent a thorough audit by Microsoft security engineers to ensure comprehensive coverage. Maria Thomson, director of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, welcomed the addition, emphasizing the industry-wide push for faster, more collaborative threat detection. This verification effectively places Elisa among a select group of security partners tasked with managing complex, modern digital environments for global clients.