Microsoft 365 security is a huge benefit for small businesses. The unfortunate reality is that cyberattacks are on the rise and they’re only going to continue to grow as a threat to modern businesses.
Cyberattacks are the weapon of choice for both organized crime and malicious nation-states.
As people become ever-more tech-savvy, it’s even possible that the guy next door is covertly running cyber-attacks from the comfort of his own home.
Whatever the case may be, today’s business owners are responsible for protecting more than just their physical assets. They also need to protect their digital assets if they want their businesses to survive.
These digital assets include many different types of information such as customer and employee information, business documents, business processes, industry secrets, and more.
The task of protecting all that information from cyberattacks yourself is overwhelming but Microsoft 365 can help. Here are four technologies that Microsoft 365 provides to keep your data secure and your business safe:
1: Identity and Access Management
Microsoft 356 offers tools like Multifactor Authentication and Phone Sign-in to help ensure that data is protected.
Only authorized users will be able to access your organization’s sensitive data.
Granular conditional access can be granted to employees based on actual needs and job requirements. That means no more blanket- or one-size-fits-all access solutions that can lead to increased vulnerability.
Most security breaches happen because an attacker stole a user’s identity. Microsoft 365 can protect all identities, and proactively prevent stolen identities from being used
2: Threat Protection
Microsoft protects against threats along 5 different vectors:
- Identities – by validating, verifying, and protecting user identities
- Endpoints – by protecting PCs and smartphones against malicious attacks
- User Data – by evaluating email messages and documents for malicious code
- Cloud Apps – by providing continuous security updates to protect against new and emerging threats
- Infrastructure – by protecting servers, databases, and networks – both in the cloud and on-premise
3: Microsoft 365 and Information Protection
Microsoft 365 protects data throughout its life cycle, all the way from creation to deletion or archiving.
The system allows you (and other users in your organization) to classify and label documents based on sensitivity. Those files are then protected according to the policies associated with those classifications and labels.
As data travels across locations and is shared between users, Microsoft 365 monitors the information to ensure that they remain secure.
When the end of the life cycle arrives, data can be safely retired, deleted, or archived without fear of it being reconstituted or compromised.
4: Microsoft 365 Security Management
With the Microsoft 365 Security Center, you can monitor and manage security across your organization. You’ll have access to real-time reports on users, devices, apps, and infrastructure.
You can also view a simple, straightforward “Secure Score” which helps you evaluate the quality and security of your infrastructure over time.
Insights and recommendations within the system help you quickly identify, mitigate, and manage any security risks that may exist.
With all these vital security features, Microsoft 365 is one of the best ways to protect your business from the rising threat of cyberattacks.
To find out more about cybersecurity or get started with Microsoft 365, turn to the experts at 911 PC Help.
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