Microsoft SSPA Assessment

Achieve Microsoft Compliance. Protect Customer Data. Stay Audit-Ready.

BDSOC Inc. helps vendors meet Microsoft’s Supplier Security and Privacy Assurance (SSPA) requirements with precision. We conduct detailed assessments of your security, privacy, and compliance controls to ensure you're fully aligned with Microsoft’s Data Protection Requirements (DPR).

Our SSPA readiness assessment covers all areas required by Microsoft to handle, store, or process Customer Data or Personal Data.

Security governance and risk management
Data classification and handling
Access control and least privilege enforcement
Encryption in transit and at rest
Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Third-party and subcontractor risk management
Security awareness and training
Data retention and disposal policies
Incident response and breach notification
Compliance mapping to Microsoft DPR and NIST standards

What We Assess in SSPA

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Microsoft requires all vendors with access to sensitive data to comply with the SSPA program. Failure to comply can result in project delays, contract terminations, or inability to onboard as a supplier.

Common challenges we help resolve:

✔ Incomplete or outdated security documentation
✔ Gaps in data protection or encryption policies
✔ Lack of formal incident response procedures
✔ Unverified subcontractor risk controls
✔ Missing evidence during SSPA validation

Why Microsoft SSPA Matters

Step 1: Pre-Assessment Review
We identify your role, SSPA Tier, and current status within the program.

Step 2: Gap Analysis
We compare your current controls against Microsoft’s DPR and SSPA validation checklist.

Step 3: Evidence Collection
We guide your team through the documentation needed for each control area.

Step 4: Compliance Readiness Report
We summarize your current posture, identify gaps, and provide specific remediation steps.

Step 5: Advisory and Follow-Up
We support your SSPA submission and readiness for Microsoft validation.

Our SSPA Assessment Process

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Based in New York with over 12 years of compliance and cybersecurity leadership
Trusted by vendors supporting Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and enterprise clients
We work with small healthcare providers, app developers, and global vendors
Assessments performed by certified experts including CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CCISO, and PMP
We deliver clear, audit-ready documentation aligned with Microsoft’s expectations

Why Choose BDSOC Inc.

Two widely recognized frameworks for structuring an incident response plan are developed by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) and SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security). Both frameworks outline similar steps but differ in their approach: