Securing Microsoft 365

How a dedicated security solution can protect users, safeguard data and enhance the value of your cloud investment

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Few tools are as critical to modern business as Microsoft 365. For many organisations, the platform is a key to remote work, global collaboration and the cloud (if not synonymous with those terms).

Unfortunately, the platform’s ubiquity and central role in the workplace also make it a prime target for cyber attackers—and often, the primary vector for compromising their victims. At the same time, an accelerated shift to remote and hybrid work has thrust insider-led threats and data loss into the security spotlight.

Today’s advanced attacks rely on phishing and social engineering, not just technical exploits. They trick users into installing ransomware and other malware, handing over their credentials, sharing sensitive information and even transferring funds. What’s more, threat actors are scaling these people-centric attacks, making them more prevalent, expensive and sophisticated than ever.

Nuisance-level threats, bulk mail and spam also undercut your Microsoft 365 investment. High volumes of these unwanted emails not only hinder worker productivity but can overwhelm already-stretched security and IT teams.

While Microsoft 365 is a vital collaboration tool, experts such as Gartner and Forrester recommend more
complete email, cloud and data security than the platform’s native offerings.

This e-book explores these modern threats, best practices for protecting users and data, and what capabilities to look for when enhancing your Microsoft 365 defences.