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24 August 2024
Microsoft 365 has become a mainstay for SMBs, offering productivity and collaboration in a cloud environment. However, with this increased accessibility comes risk: cyberattacks, data leaks, human error. Default settings are not enough to guarantee optimal security. Here are five essential measures to protect your Microsoft 365 environment.
Microsoft 365 does not offer a complete backup for your emails and files (OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams). In the event of an attack, accidental deletion or ransomware can result in critical losses.
Best practices:
An independent backup solution is essential to restore your information in the event of a problem.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the most effective protections against cyber attacks. It reduces the risk of compromise by 99.22% across all users, and by 98.56% in the event of credentials leakage(source: Microsoft Research, 2024).
What’s more, 99.99% of business accounts using MFA remained secure during the study period. This efficiency justifies the recommendation that MFA be enabled by default in all business environments.
To set up:
Incorrect handling, an e-mail sent to the wrong recipient, unauthorized sharing: these are all situations that can expose sensitive information. Data leakage prevention (DLP) strategies help prevent such errors by applying automatic data protection rules.
Recommended actions:
Phishing is one of the biggest threats to SMEs. A single click on a fraudulent link can result in stolen credentials or the installation of malware. Phishing attacks are constantly evolving, directly targeting your employees. One fraudulent e-mail can result in stolen credentials or the installation of malware.
Measures to be taken:
Precicom can help you manage your Microsoft 365 security proactively and effectively.
Detecting and reacting quickly to threats is essential. Continuous monitoring makes it possible to identify suspicious activity and take action before a major incident occurs.
Measures to be taken:
Protecting Microsoft 365 is essential to securing your operations and avoiding costly losses. Implementing MFA, backup solutions and continuous monitoring can significantly reduce risk. Don’t let simple negligence become a major risk.
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