Our Certifications and Partnerships

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Credentials You Can Count On

Any IT provider can claim to take security seriously, but third-party verification sets apart those who truly take action to become trusted MSPs. Each one is issued by an independent third party and requires ongoing verification to maintain.

Security and Compliance Certifications

Sagiss maintains third-party certifications and attestations that validate how we manage security, compliance, and risk. These credentials require thorough assessment and ongoing review, giving clients objective proof that our practices meet recognized standards.
Cyber Verify Level 3 Certified By MSP Alliance

CyberVerify AAA Risk Assurance Rating

fewer than 1% of MSPs globally

The CyberVerify AAA Risk Assurance Rating is issued by MSPAlliance and represents the highest tier in its risk assurance program. The assessment covers security operations, compliance practices, and service delivery standards, and takes three to twelve months to complete. Sagiss maintains the rating on an ongoing basis rather than treating it as a one-time qualification.

Fewer than 1% of MSPs globally hold the AAA designation, which means most providers have never been assessed against this standard at all.

AICPA SOC Credential

SOC 2 Type II

SOC 2 Type II is an attestation issued by an AICPA-accredited CPA firm that evaluates how a company's security, availability, and confidentiality controls perform over time, not just at a single audit date. Sagiss renews this attestation annually.

For businesses that handle sensitive client data, a current SOC 2 Type II attestation from your IT provider is one of the more concrete ways to verify that your data is managed under documented, audited controls.

Technology Partner Designations

Our technology partnerships reflect proven experience with the platforms our clients use every day. By maintaining recognized partner designations with providers like Microsoft and Apple, Sagiss is better equipped to implement, manage, and support those technologies across complex business environments.
Microsoft Solutions Partner

Microsoft Solutions Partner

The Microsoft Solutions Partner designation recognizes partners with verified technical expertise and a documented history of implementing Microsoft products for clients. For businesses running Microsoft 365, Azure, or other Microsoft services, it confirms that Sagiss has been reviewed and recognized by Microsoft for its capabilities on those platforms.

Apple Technical Partner

Apple Technical Partner

Sagiss holds Apple partner credentials covering enterprise device management and support for Apple hardware in business environments. For organizations running Apple devices alongside Windows infrastructure, that means both environments can be managed under a single support relationship.

Why Sagiss Is a Direct Microsoft CSP

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Most businesses that use Microsoft 365, Azure, or other Microsoft cloud services work with an indirect provider, meaning their IT vendor sources licenses through a third-party distributor rather than from Microsoft directly. Sagiss is a Direct Cloud Solution Provider, which means it works with Microsoft without that intermediary layer.

The difference is most visible when something needs to be resolved. Sagiss can escalate issues through official Microsoft channels directly, and it has full control over licensing and billing on behalf of its clients. There is no middle layer to route through when changes need to be made or problems need attention.

What These Credentials Mean for Your Business

Not all IT credentials serve the same purpose. Partner designations can reflect technical expertise with specific platforms, while independent certifications provide third-party validation of a provider’s security, compliance, and operational practices.
Vendor Accountability

Vendor Accountability

Credentials issued by independent auditors create a layer of accountability that vendor partnerships do not. A third party reviewing  your IT provider's security controls, staffing practices, and service delivery, and staking its own reputation on the findings, is more verifiable than a self-reported capability claim.

Independent Verification

Independent Verification

Third-party assessments mean the evaluation was done by someone with no interest in the outcome. SOC 2 Type II reports are signed by independent CPA firms. The CyberVerify AAA rating is issued by an industry organization with no commercial relationship with the providers it assesses. Neither credential can be self-reported.

Operational Standards

Operational Standards

Credentials like SOC 2 Type II and CyberVerify AAA are not one-time achievements. Both require ongoing review to maintain, which means the standards they represent reflect how Sagiss operates now, not just how it performed at a point in the past.

Additional Technology Partners

DNSFilter Partner
Fortinet Authorized Partner
Huntress Secure Partner
Verified Keeper Partner Badge
Mimecast Premier Partner
Veeam Cloud & Service Provider

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about certifications, partner designations, or what they actually mean for your business? We’re here to help you understand what to look for in an IT provider and why independent verification matters.

What certifications should I look for in a managed IT provider?

The most meaningful credentials are the ones issued by parties who have no financial relationship with the IT provider. SOC 2 Type II, issued by AICPA-accredited auditors, and MSPAlliance's CyberVerify rating are two of the most rigorous independent assessments in the managed IT industry. Microsoft and Apple partner designations verify technical capabilities on those specific platforms. A provider that holds current credentials in both categories has been through external review of its security practices and its technical expertise.

What does SOC 2 Type II mean for my business?

SOC 2 Type II is an attestation that an independent CPA firm has reviewed your IT provider's security, availability, and confidentiality controls over a period of time, not just at a single audit date. For businesses that handle sensitive client data, financial records, or regulated information, working with a SOC 2 Type II attested provider is one way to verify that your data is managed under documented, audited controls. Sagiss renews this attestation annually.

What is CyberVerify, and how is it different from other IT certifications?

CyberVerify is a risk assurance program run by MSPAlliance, an independent IT industry organization. The AAA tier, which is the highest designation in the program, requires a review of a provider's security operations, compliance practices, and service delivery over three to twelve months. Fewer than 1% of MSPs globally hold the AAA rating. It differs from vendor certifications in that it is not issued by a company with a commercial interest in the outcome.

How do I verify an IT provider's credentials?

Most legitimate certifications can be confirmed directly with the issuing organization. SOC 2 Type II reports are issued by independent CPA firms, and the report itself names the auditor. MSPAlliance publishes its current CyberVerify members. Microsoft partner designations can be checked through the Microsoft partner directory. If a provider is reluctant to point you to verification sources, that is worth noting in your evaluation.

What is a Microsoft Solutions Partner?

Microsoft Solutions Partner is the current designation for Microsoft partners with verified technical capabilities and documented customer implementations on Microsoft platforms. The designation replaced the former Microsoft Gold Partner program. It is segmented by solution area, so a provider holding this designation has met Microsoft's requirements in specific product categories rather than as a general partner badge.

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