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Microsoft SSPA

We help you achieve and maintain SSPA compliance with efficient evidence mapping, validation, and ongoing program support to keep you aligned with Microsoft’s strict vendor requirements.

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Stay in Microsoft’s vendor network by maintaining SSPA compliance.

GRSee supports companies through every step of the Microsoft SSPA assessment process, helping you navigate and prepare for the required documentation and controls. Whether you need assistance with conducting a full Microsoft SSPA audit or completing third-party Microsoft SSPA attestations, we simplify a process that can otherwise be time-consuming, technical, and high-stakes, ensuring readiness and confidence when working with Microsoft.

The Microsoft SSPA (Supplier Security and Privacy Assurance) program is a mandatory data protection compliance requirement for Microsoft suppliers who process, store, or access Microsoft personal or confidential data.
To continue doing business with Microsoft, suppliers must complete a Data Protection Requirements (DPR) assessment, often involving third-party validation such as penetration testing, policy reviews, and risk assessments.

GRSee conducts your Microsoft DPR assessment and helps you meet SSPA security and privacy requirements—fast.

Compliance, Without the Compromises

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Direct Line to Your Auditor

No ticket queues. Message your audit team directly and get real answers, fast.

One Team, Every Framework

 
SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, pen testing, one team, one timeline, no duplicate evidence.

We Work With Your Stack

We plug into the compliance platforms you already use, adapt to your internal processes, or bring our own tooling if you’d rather not manage one, your call, no extra cost.

Fixed Scope, Fixed Price

 

One clear quote upfront. No change orders, no surprise fees mid-audit.

Timelines You Can Plan Around

Clear milestones from kickoff to report, and we hit them every time.

Always Know Where You Stand

Live visibility into audit progress, no chasing status updates.

Gap Assessment

Built for Fast-Moving Teams

We understand cloud-native, SaaS, and modern DevSecOps, no explaining your stack from scratch.

Support That Doesn't End at the Report

We stay in your corner after the certificate, ongoing guidance, not a one-time transaction.

Simplify the Complex.
Deliver with Care.

01.

Scope Defenition

We help you interpret Microsoft’s Data Protection Requirements and identify exactly what applies to your organization and services.

02.

Gap Assessment & Remediation Planning

We review your current posture, policies, and controls against the SSPA’s DPRs and provide a prioritized plan to address any gaps.

03.

Validation Activities

We conduct the required penetration testing, risk assessments, policy validations, and document reviews to fulfill Microsoft’s expectations.

04.

Attestation Letter

We prepare your letter of attestation so you can send it to Microsoft.

05.

Ongoing Compliance

Through our Compliance as a Service (CaaS) model, we can help maintain your security and privacy posture between assessments, making future renewals faster and easier.

Microsoft SSPA Benefits

Maintain Your Microsoft Supplier Status

Stay eligible to do business with Microsoft by meeting all DPR requirements.

Avoid Delays and Risk Flags

Prevent contract slowdowns or escalations due to incomplete or incorrect SSPA submissions.

Leverage Compliance Overlap

Many SSPA requirements overlap with ISO 27001 and ISO 27701, so achieving SSPA compliance can also support your broader certification and audit readiness efforts.

Leverage Compliance Overlap

Many SSPA requirements overlap with ISO 27001 and ISO 27701, so achieving SSPA compliance can also support your broader certification and audit readiness efforts.

Streamline Your Security Processes

Use SSPA as an opportunity to improve overall privacy and security controls.

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Scalable Framework

Establishes a foundation for future security improvements and compliance efforts.

Streamline Your Security Processes

Use SSPA as an opportunity to improve overall privacy and security controls.

Reduce Internal Effort

Save your team hours of research and reporting by working with experts who know the process inside out.

Meet Security and Privacy Expectations

Ensure your environment, policies, and documentation align with global standards.

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Pick a time that works for you — no commitment, no sales pressure.

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What sets us apart

End-to-End Support
We guide you through the entire SSPA journey. From identifying your DPR obligations to implementing, performing validations, and attestation.
As cybersecurity auditors, we conduct penetration testing, risk assessments, and policy reviews aligned with Microsoft’s expectations.
We know exactly what Microsoft looks for in SSPA submissions and help you avoid unnecessary back-and-forth.
If your organization is also subject to ISO 27001, SOC2, or other IT audits, we can help combine testing and documentation efforts where appropriate. This reduces duplication, saves time, and eases the burden of managing multiple audits.
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FAQ

What is Microsoft SSPA, and why does my company need it?
Microsoft’s Supplier Security and Privacy Assurance (SSPA) program sets the security and privacy requirements for vendors that handle Microsoft data. If you work with Microsoft or plan to, you must align with the SSPA requirements and complete the annual self-attestation. This ensures you follow strict security practices and keeps you eligible as an approved supplier.
The process includes understanding your scope, reviewing your data handling practices, mapping controls to the DPR (Data Protection Requirements), closing gaps, preparing documentation, and completing the attestation. We guide you through each step, simplify the requirements, and help you get audit-ready with less friction.
Timelines depend on your internal maturity and how much remediation is needed. Most companies complete the process within a few weeks. With our structured approach and project management, we keep things moving and reduce surprises, even if you have limited internal resources.
You need clear evidence of your security and privacy controls: policies, procedures, technical configurations, training records, vendor management processes, and more. We help you understand exactly what is required, prepare or update missing documents, and ensure everything aligns with the DPR.
We combine deep cybersecurity expertise with hands-on support. You get a dedicated team, strong project management, and direct access to senior experts. We simplify the requirements, help you implement what’s missing, and make the attestation process smooth and predictable. Our focus is on clarity, speed, and making compliance a growth enabler, not a burden.

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