How to Choose a Microsoft Security Managed Service Provider

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Choosing a Microsoft Security MSP gets difficult once several providers appear equally qualified on paper. Microsoft expertise, 24/7 monitoring, SOC capabilities and experience with Defender or Sentinel can help narrow the field. Certifications and Microsoft partner status add further evidence that a provider understands the technology. Those credentials tell you much less about what happens […]

Co-Managed IT: How MSPs Work Alongside Your Internal Team (Not Instead Of) 

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Co-managed IT services usually enter the conversation when internal teams hit a practical constraint rather than a strategic one. A migration is approaching, a new cloud architecture needs to be implemented, or a security initiative requires deeper expertise than the team currently has available.  The choice then becomes straightforward. Either push through the work internally […]

Microsoft SOC: Build In-House or Use Managed Services? 

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Security Operations Centers are often discussed as a capability you either have or do not. In practice, a SOC is not a binary decision. It is an operating model that must be built, staffed, governed, and sustained over time. For organizations running primarily on Microsoft 365, Azure, and identity-driven workloads, the question is not whether […]

Microsoft Managed Services Explained: Security, Governance and Control

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Microsoft managed services is a term that carries multiple interpretations. For some organizations, it means managing their Office 365 environment. For others, it extends to Azure, IT infrastructure management, and mobile device management.  Most guides fall into one of two categories: they are vendor-led pitches presented as education, or they focus heavily on what is […]

Four Common Managed IT Challenges and How to Avoid Them 

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Managed IT services help keep your IT infrastructure running smoothly, reduce bottlenecks, and maintain your systems.   With the rise of hybrid work environments, managed IT environments have become increasingly complex. This complexity can create major barriers to business growth because poor IT service management directly impacts operational efficiency. When a solution designed to simplify IT becomes a challenge of […]

Maximizing Efficiency With Granular Delegated Admin Privileges (GDAP) 

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Granular Delegated Admin Privileges (GDAP) is a Microsoft security feature that enables managed service providers (MSPs) to manage customer environments following the principle of least privilege access.  Think of GDAP like giving someone a spare key to your house but only for certain rooms and only for a limited time.  In this blog, we’ll outline […]

IT Service Outsourcing Explained: Benefits, Costs & What to Expect

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IT service outsourcing supports core business operations by offloading complex IT functions to specialized providers. Managing infrastructure, cybersecurity, and user support in-house often increases operational costs, complexity, and risk. By outsourcing, organizations transfer these responsibilities to external experts, enabling internal teams to focus on strategic initiatives.  This article outlines what IT service outsourcing entails, why […]

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Amol Joshi

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Amol is a senior security executive with over 20 years of experience leading and delivering complex IT transformation and cybersecurity programs. He believes strong security is achieved through standardization, reduced complexity, and the strategic use of native, easy to manage technologies.

Known for his detail oriented approach, Amol consistently drives measurable results across highly technical and mission critical initiatives. Creative, innovative, and forward thinking, he applies the Consulting with a Conscience™ philosophy to guide organizations toward secure, practical, and sustainable IT solutions.