Identity and Microsoft 365 security
Protecting the logins and settings behind your Microsoft 365 accounts, because stolen passwords are one of the most common ways in.
What it is
Most small businesses run email, files, and calendars through Microsoft 365, and every user account is a doorway to that data. Identity security covers how people prove who they are and what they are allowed to reach.
That includes multi-factor authentication (a second check beyond a password), rules that block risky sign-ins, limits on administrator accounts, and safer settings for sharing files and handling mail. We review and tighten these settings and keep an eye on sign-in activity.
Why it matters for small and midsize businesses
Attackers increasingly log in rather than break in. They steal or guess a password, then read your email, redirect payments, or send fraud from your real address. A second factor and sensible sign-in rules stop most of these attempts.
Microsoft 365's default settings favor convenience over security, so a careful review closes gaps that many businesses do not know they have. Cyber insurers also commonly ask whether multi-factor authentication is required for everyone.
Where it fits
Advanced Security includes everything in Fundamentals, plus:
- Endpoint defense (EDR) Protection on each device that detects suspicious behavior, not just known viruses, and can isolate a compromised computer.
- Identity and Microsoft 365 security Protecting the logins and settings behind your Microsoft 365 accounts, because stolen passwords are one of the most common ways in.
- Email security Filtering that catches phishing, malicious attachments, and impersonation before they reach your staff's inboxes.
- Security awareness and phishing simulations Short, regular training and practice phishing emails that teach employees to spot scams and report them.
- Device security (disk encryption and USB control) Encryption so a lost laptop does not expose your data, and controls on USB drives that can carry in malware or carry data out.
- Secure internet / web protection Filtering that blocks dangerous websites and downloads before an employee's browser reaches them.
- Microsoft 365 cloud backup A separate backup of your Microsoft 365 email and files, because keeping data in the cloud is not the same as having a backup.
Not sure whether this fits your business?
Start with a free checkup. We'll look at your setup and tell you plainly what makes sense and what doesn't.