Microsoft 365 Security & Email Security

Ensure your Microsoft 365 environment and email are protected.

What is Microsoft 365 Security and Email Security?

Microsoft’s suite of solutions, including email, are popular targets for hackers due to their widespread use. This ubiquity makes them a prime target for cybercriminals seeking to exploit vulnerabilities and gain access to vast amounts of sensitive data. 

The sheer volume of users and organizations relying on Microsoft products creates a large attack surface, increasing the potential impact of successful breaches. While Microsoft 365 offers a comprehensive suite of security solutions designed to protect your data and users, the platform is not inherently secure out of the box. The default configurations may not provide adequate protection against sophisticated cyberattacks. 

Many organizations fail to fully utilize the security features available within Microsoft 365, leaving them vulnerable to various threats. These threats can range from phishing and malware attacks to more complex exploits targeting specific vulnerabilities in the platform. 

To get the most out of your investment in Microsoft 365, you need to best configure and integrate strong security measures into your applications and email.

 

 

Why Microsoft 365 Security & Email Security Matter

Without Microsoft 365 security and email security, a business can face several serious consequences, including:

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Data breaches

Sensitive data could be exposed to unauthorized access, leading to financial loss, legal liabilities, and reputational damage.

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Malware infections

Systems can become infected with malware, disrupting operations, corrupting data, and potentially leading to ransomware attacks.
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Phishing attacks

Employees may fall victim to phishing scams, resulting in the theft of credentials or financial losses.
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Business disruption

Cyberattacks can disrupt business operations, leading to downtime, lost productivity, and financial losses

How We Help Small Businesses With Microsoft 365 Security & Email Security

Our Microsoft 365 security and email security services are designed to help your organization ensure all your applications and environments are consistently secure.

  • Threat Protection, includes defending against malware, phishing, ransomware, and other cyber threats
  • Identity and Access Management so only authorized users can access resources
  • Information Protection for sensitive data from unauthorized access or leakage.
  • Implementing security tools like Microsoft Defender, Exchange Online Protection, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Entra

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From Our Blog 

The Email Line of Defense

Email has long been a favorite target of cyber criminals, with “phishing” being the most common form of attack. 

In fact, out of the estimated 347 billion emails that are sent every day, roughly 3.4 billion of them are malicious. 

As a percentage, that may not seem like a lot, but given the sheer number of bad messages being blasted out on a daily basis, it’s no wonder that more than a third of all data breaches involve email.

Because of this, email scanning and filtering needs to be high on every organization’s list of security measures. Not just to declutter spam from inboxes, but also to protect from much more catastrophic attacks.

 

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FAQs

What are the key pillars of Microsoft 365 security?

Microsoft's approach to security within Microsoft 365 is centered around several key pillars:

  • Threat Protection

  • Identity and Access Management

  • Information Protection

  • Security Management: Providing tools and insights to manage your security posture.

What are some of the main Microsoft 365 security products and services?

Microsoft provides a range of products and services to address these areas, including:

  • Microsoft Defender

  • Microsoft Sentinel

  • Microsoft Purview

  • Microsoft Entra

What are the key components of Microsoft 365 email security?

Exchange Online Protection (EOP)

Microsoft Defender for Office 365, with features like Safe Links, Safe Attachments, and Anti-phishing

Advanced Threat Protection

Encryption

Email authentication methods (DMARC, DKIM, and SPF)

Why is email security so important in Microsoft 365?
Email remains a primary attack vector for cybercriminals, making robust email security crucial.