EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) announced March 11 that it joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, an ecosystem of software development companies and security services partners that integrate solutions with Microsoft Security technology.

The association, established in 2018, brings together Microsoft leaders and security vendors to collaborate on combating security threats. MISA focuses on providing security solutions that work together to help protect organizations against cyber threats.

"Joining MISA as a services partner reflects the maturity of EPAM's security services and marks an important milestone in the evolution of our existing collaboration with Microsoft," said Elaina Shekhter, SVP, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at EPAM.

EPAM's security services focus on Microsoft Security technologies, including Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR. The company helps clients integrate and operate security as a unified platform rather than a one-time deployment.

For joint customers, the membership means closer ecosystem alignment and technical collaboration between EPAM and Microsoft to accelerate execution and improve security outcomes in production environments. It also supports coordination across the Microsoft security ecosystem to help customers scale and improve security operations across cloud and AI-enabled environments.

"Our members, like EPAM, share Microsoft's commitment to collaboration within the cybersecurity community to improve our customers' ability to predict, detect, and respond to security threats faster," said Maria Thomson, Director of Microsoft Intelligent Security Association.

EPAM describes itself as a global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and startups. The company has over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering.