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HOLMDEL, NJ — October 2025 — Data Pros, a Microsoft Solution Partner dedicated to empowering small and mid-sized businesses achieve more with technology, is proud to announce it has earned the Microsoft Security Partner Designation — recognizing verified excellence in helping customers safeguard their environments while reducing costs and complexity.

This designation is awarded only to partners who demonstrate a proven ability to deliver comprehensive security solutions aligned with Microsoft’s highest standards. Data Pros met these benchmarks by implementing and managing multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection, privileged access controls, vulnerability management, and compliance monitoring across its customer environments and internal systems.

“Earning the Microsoft Security Designation is more than an achievement — it’s a validation of the framework we’ve built for SMBs to stay protected without overspending,” said Joseph Simuro, President of Data Pros. “Our approach is built on trust, measurable security, and helping small businesses maintain compliance while staying productive.”

The achievement required Data Pros to align with recognized frameworks such as CIS Controls, and Zero Trust principles, ensuring a security posture that scales with customers’ evolving needs.

Through its flagship AMG (Adoption, Management, and Governance) program, Data Pros has helped businesses strengthen their Microsoft 365 and Azure environments with proactive security baselines, incident monitoring, and governance automation — all while reducing licensing waste and operational costs.

This milestone also complements Data Pros’ Modern Work designation, emphasizing the company’s ability to deliver secure, collaborative, and cost-efficient solutions that empower teams to work smarter and safer.

“October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this recognition couldn’t come at a better time,” added Simuro. “It showcases our ongoing commitment to the SMB community — helping businesses save money, save time, and reduce risk with the same tools trusted by enterprises worldwide.”

To learn more about how Data Pros helps SMBs build security resilience through Microsoft technology, read the full story in the Microsoft Tips by Data Pros Newsletter here:

👉 A Moment of Recognition: Data Pros Earns Microsoft Modern Work & Security Designations

👉 Microsoft Recognition here: Security Designation Award