June 27, 2025
As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, managing fragmented tools to prevent them is a major challenge for organizations. At the same time, cloud costs continue to rise, putting pressure on IT budgets and creating new operational hurdles for teams already stretched thin.
Security and cloud optimization can no longer be treated as separate priorities. What organizations need in 2025 is an integrated, efficient way to protect their Microsoft ecosystem while getting better control over cloud spend.
Long View’s XDR Shield + CSP bundle combines 24/7 managed security, optimized cloud spend, and direct access to Microsoft-backed benefits, all in one unified solution.
What Is XDR Shield and CSP?
Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is an integrated approach to cybersecurity that unifies detection and response across endpoints, identities, cloud workloads, applications, and networks. By applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), XDR enhances visibility across your environment and enables faster, more proactive action against malicious activity.
Long View’s XDR Shield is a managed XDR service built on Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR to provide 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, investigation, and automated response across Microsoft 365, Azure, on-premises infrastructure, and third-party platforms.
Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) services offer flexible Azure licensing, usage optimization, and access to Microsoft Premier Support. By working with a Tier-1 CSP like Long View, organizations simplify cloud management and align costs to actual consumption, gaining greater control over spend and maintaining business continuity.
In short, XDR Shield secures your Microsoft environment, while CSP services optimize cloud spend and simplify Azure licensing and management.
How Do XDR Shield and CSP Services Work Together for Cloud Optimization?
XDR Shield and CSP services each address distinct challenges, but together they create a closed-loop strategy for managing and securing your Microsoft cloud environment more effectively and securely.
The XDR component enhances threat detection and response, bridging the gap between IT and security operations. Meanwhile, the CSP services and benefits provide access to Microsoft Premier Support and funded programs like Sentinel Migrate and Modernize, helping organizations strengthen security and reduce costs.
By working together, XDR Shield and CSP services align IT and security efforts under a single strategy, reduce complexity, and ensure you get the most from your Microsoft investments. The result is a unified, end-to-end approach to cloud security that’s scalable, efficient, and built for long-term value.
What Sets Long View’s XDR Shield & CSP Service Apart
Our security and cloud experts have designed this unique service, combining XDR Shield and CSP to deliver significant cloud optimization benefits, including:
- 24/7 Managed Threat Protection: Detect and respond to threats across cloud, on-premises, and third-party systems in real time.
- Faster Response: Accelerate detection and containment with AI-driven automation and playbooks built into Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR.
- Unified Security Visibility: Gain a comprehensive view of your data security, including endpoints, identities, network traffic, and cloud-based environments.
- Proactive Threat Hunting: Identify advanced threats before they escalate, including those not captured by traditional alerting systems.
- Reduced Azure Costs: Lower Azure expenses with a 5% discount on consumption and a possibility of earning monetary credit toward your first CSP bill.
- Microsoft Premier Support: Resolve critical issues faster with direct access to Microsoft Premier Support; a $50K value included at no added cost.
- Simplified Management: Reduce complexity by consolidating cloud licensing, security services, and support through one trusted Microsoft partner.
- Scalable Growth: Leverage Microsoft-funded programs like Sentinel Modernize and Migrate to support secure, cost-effective growth in the cloud.
- MISA XDR Verified Status: Benefit from working with expert members of the exclusive Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), a prestigious, nomination-only network of top-tier Cloud Solution Providers (CSPs) like Long View.
By combining security and cloud optimization into one integrated solution, organizations benefit from reduced operational complexity, more predictable cloud costs, and stronger protection against cyber threats.
Why Organizations Choose Long View as Their Microsoft CSP
As a Tier-1 Cloud Solution Provider and multi-year Microsoft Partner of the Year, Long View is uniquely positioned to deliver both advanced security and strategic cloud optimization. By combining our proprietary XDR Shield offering with deep CSP expertise, we help organizations build a tightly integrated, secure, and cost-effective Microsoft environment.
With over 800 clients across North America, 1,000+ technical experts, and direct access to Microsoft support, we ensure you proactively manage risk, accelerate cloud adoption, and fully leverage Microsoft-funded programs. This end-to-end approach delivers improved security posture, simplified operations, and greater return on Microsoft investments.
Strengthen Security and Cut Cloud Costs with a Unified Solution
Security and cost control don’t have to come at the expense of your team’s time or budget. Lean on a skilled team of Microsoft-certified experts to strengthen your security posture, maximize licensing and cloud investments, and get greater control over your Microsoft environment.
Want to learn more about how XDR Shield + CSP can work for your business? Talk to our security and cloud experts today.
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