Cyna at the Microsoft Security Executive Partner Connect: cybersecurity and collaboration at the heart of EMEA

Cyna took part in the Microsoft Security Executive Partner Connect - EMEA SMB Edition in Cascais, an event bringing together Microsoft’s partner ecosystem around the challenges of cybersecurity for SMEs in Europe. Here is a look back at an experience rich in conversations and opportunities.

An event focused on cybersecurity for European SMEs and mid-market companies

Cyberattacks no longer target only large enterprises. According to the Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2024, Microsoft customers face more than 600 million attacks per day, and SMEs remain prime targets because their protections are often less robust. In this context, cooperation between vendors, partners and managed service operators is no longer simply an option: it has become a necessity. That is precisely the spirit behind the Microsoft Security Executive Partner Connect - EMEA SMB Edition, which Cyna was pleased to attend.

Organised by Microsoft in Cascais, Portugal, the event gathered a select group of partners specialising in cybersecurity for the SME and mid-market segments across Europe. It is part of Microsoft’s global strategy to build a committed partner ecosystem capable of meeting the growing needs of mid-sized businesses in the face of the cyber threat.

The format was designed to encourage exchanges between the different players in the ecosystem. Thanks to everyone’s hands-on field experience, the event was an opportunity to build more effective approaches together against threats that keep on growing.

Collaboration as a foundation

Throughout the event, one conviction was confirmed with force: cybersecurity is, above all, a matter of collaboration. The challenges faced by European SMEs and mid-market companies (exposure to ransomware, identity compromise, attacks on Microsoft 365 environments) cannot be solved in silos. They require close coordination between technology vendors, SOC operators and local partners.

The discussions also highlighted challenges specific to the European market: data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, and the ability to offer cybersecurity packages suited to SME budgets without degrading the level of protection.

These topics resonate directly with the approach Cyna has championed since its creation: enabling SMEs and mid-market companies to protect themselves around the clock through an accessible 24/7 cybersecurity offering, with no operational complexity and no extra cost.

A Microsoft partnership that keeps growing stronger

Cyna’s participation in this event reflects the strength of the partnership between Cyna and Microsoft, built on a shared vision of security for mid-sized businesses through Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Defender solutions. Cyna natively integrates Microsoft 365 signals into its managed SOC, allowing partner MSPs to cover the most common attack vectors found among their SME clients.

This event was also an opportunity to build new connections with European partners who share the same operational concerns. These new relationships represent lasting value: cybersecurity is not built with tools alone, it is built with trusted players.

Why this kind of event matters for MSPs and their clients

MSPs that support SMEs and mid-market companies need more than licences and tools. They need an active ecosystem that keeps them informed about the evolution of threats, prepares them commercially and technically, and connects them with the right players. This is exactly what Microsoft builds through events such as the Security Executive Partner Connect: a community of serious partners who pool their expertise to serve end clients who are often poorly equipped against cyber risks.

And the need is real and growing. The Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2025 highlights that more than half of cyberattacks with known motivations are linked to extortion or ransomware, and that traditional security measures are no longer enough. Faced with this reality, collaboration between vendors and security operators is no longer a question of competitive advantage but a minimum condition for putting effective protection in place.

Cyna, a committed player in its ecosystem

Taking part in the Microsoft Security Executive Partner Connect confirms the place Cyna holds in the European cybersecurity ecosystem. Beyond the 24/7 SOC that Cyna operates on behalf of MSPs, it reflects a stance of commitment: being present where tomorrow’s partnerships are forged, contributing to collective thinking on SME protection, and representing a French, sovereign approach to managed security.

In other words, cybersecurity is a team sport. Cyna is convinced of it, and every event like the one in Cascais reinforces that conviction even further. A big thank you to the Microsoft teams for organising it and for the trust placed in their partners.