Ascend Defend Guardian

Ascend Defend is a fully managed service that bridges the critical gap between Microsoft licensing and real-world security. Purchasing Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3, or E5 licensing gives you access to powerful built-in security tools—but without expert configuration and around-the-clock management, they leave your business exposed. That’s where we come in. With two security package options, Shield and Guardian suites, our Microsoft-certified experts and 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) turn your licensing into a fully managed, actively defended environment. From essential protection to advanced threat response, Ascend Defend ensures your Microsoft stack works as a true security solution—keeping you protected, compliant, and focused on growth. Ascend Defend Guardian is your advanced managed security solution designed for businesses that need maximum protection across their Microsoft environment. This suite builds on Microsoft’s powerful security tools (i.e. Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud/Servers) to deliver full-spectrum Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel)—leveraging Azure Lighthouse to securely manage customer environments at scale, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency, while protecting identities, email, endpoints, cloud apps, and beyond. Ideal for organizations with complex environments or heightened compliance requirements, Ascend Defend Guardian provides expert configuration, proactive management, and 24/7 monitoring by our Microsoft-Certified Security Operations Center (SOC). With continuous monitoring for deep threat detection, automated response, and complete visibility, our team ensures your Microsoft stack operates as a true security system—minimizing risk, meeting compliance, and delivering total peace of mind.