Implement Intelligent Security for the modern workplace with Microsoft 365

#FocusOnBestPractices

The Cyber Threat

Security is one of the formidable areas organizations must focus on in this current economic climate. With more and more remote workplaces coming into existence, the infrastructure must support and meet the demand of remote offices. According to Gartner, the global information security market is expected to reach USD 170.4 billion in 2022. Organizations that are not proactive about improving their security vulnerabilities are predisposed to data, passwords, malware, and phishing attacks. Evidently, RiskBased reported that 36 billion records were exposed due to data breaches in the first two quarters of 2020. This goes to show that it is imperative to perform regular threat checks, including perusing data for unusual activity or changes in access patterns. Experts recommend weekly, monthly, or quarterly checks to keep hackers at bay.
The landscape of cybersecurity is now under a microscope as close to 68% of business leaders expressed concern over data security. And rightly so. It is observed that one of the important reasons for breach of security is human error. Out-of-date systems and lack of robust security plans while implementing third-party applications leave organizations with fragile firewalls and security systems. With more fragmented point solutions coming into existence, organizations now understand the need to move from firefighting mode to a proactive mode. Catering to this need, Microsoft offers Microsoft 365 that unites productivity and security.

Microsoft 365 Intelligent Security

Microsoft 365 Intelligent Security focuses on identity protection that becomes the foundation for secure access to data, devices, and even applications. Armed with a set of advanced tools predisposed to communicate with each other as part of threat protection, the platform supports the security operations team in detecting threat information across the entire digital footprint and automates threat protection. Security insights recommend ways to optimize the configuration of security tools and provide a quantifiable measurement of security posture.

Intelligent Security from Microsoft 365 offers
  • Identity and access management to protect users’ identity and access control to valuable resources
  • Information protection that ensures privileged documents and emails are visible only to authorized personnel
  • Protection and recovery from threats in case of a cyberattack
  • Security management that sheds visibility and control over security tools

Intelligent Security built in, not bolted on

Apart from quick deployment, high adoptability rate, and maximized ROI, organizations irrespective of their size prefer Microsoft 365 for a number of reasons. Some of them listed below.
  • Reduces the number of vendor touchpoint as the platform offers comprehensive security.
  • It helps decrease TCO as all the products are built for easy integration and scalability.
  • Native security features reduce deployment times.
  • The suite provides freedom to work from any device anywhere.
  • Supports third-party platforms, apps, services, and other security tools.
  • Offers threat protection by providing useful insight from trillions of security-related signals on the Intelligent Security Graph

Microsoft 365 Intelligent Security Graph

According to Proofpoint, in 2019, close to 88% of organizations have experienced spear-phishing attempts. With security taking precedence, organizations are focused on partnering with security specialists who can cater to the dynamic needs such as setting up security systems, building robust security plans, and more.

As a Microsoft Gold Partner, Korcomptenz offers affordable security solutions that provide value and protection to the organization—leveraging technical skills to solve data security and cloud devices management challenges. To enable intelligent security in your organization, request a consultation.

Share this article

Share on facebook
Facebook
Share on linkedin
LinkedIn
Share on twitter
Twitter

Related articles

Share on facebook
Share on linkedin
Share on twitter