Realized Solutions focuses greatly on cyber security and the device health of our clients, and one of our main tools to provide our security services is Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 provides us administrators limitless configuration and various security protocols to ensure our clients can be as productive and cyber-safe as possible. Along with this, Microsoft 365 allows us to granularly control permissions to eliminate unauthorized access.
Today, we’re outlining a few Microsoft 365 security administration features and how we can use them to keep your business safe and secure.
Microsoft 365 Security Administration Tools
These tools are designed to keep your resources protected from unauthorized access and data breaches.
PIM
Privileged Identity Management (PIM) allows administrators to limit access to certain resources within a company, set a time limit to how long users can access them, and require users to provide a business justification to access selected resources. This control ensures that no one has access to anything they are not supposed to.
PIM also includes access reviews. They show what resources are being accessed with privileged rights (i.e., access permission) and allow administrators to remove privileged rights where they are not needed. This reduces the possibility of an employee using their privileged rights for malicious intent and limits the amount of contact with sensitive data.
MDM
With Mobile Device Management (MDM), we can develop policies that block devices from gaining access to company resources if they are not compliant. For example, if a new employee needs to gain access to email on their phone, we could apply a policy that would confirm their phone is compliant with your standards before they can access company email or applications.
Microsoft 365 security administration gives you options to add standards like having a passcode on the device, having the most updated software downloaded, etc. The ability to control which devices are given company access prevents unauthorized access or accidental data exposure by remote employees, keeping your resources safe and sound.
MEM
We can use Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM) to manage devices and endpoints throughout your organization. Similar to MDM, we can establish and enforce security policies to ensure that information is transferred safely and only safe devices connect to the network.
We can also monitor the compliance of devices that have already been connected and manage software updates, all from one convenient system. MEM’s built-in analytics and reporting features also allow us to track endpoint security and determine what adjustments can be made to tighten your safety net.
Trust the Professionals for Your Cyber Security
So, why does all of this even matter? From 2021 to 2023, the number of data breaches increased by an alarming 72%. Cyber attacks are on the rise, and businesses can’t afford to go without secure, reliable protection.
By entrusting your cyber security to seasoned professionals who use tried and true methods, like Microsoft 365 security administration, you can be sure your company is safe at all times and prepared to defend against ever-evolving cyber threats.
Prioritize & Enhance Security With Realized Solutions
Your security, safety, and success are our number one priority at Realized Solutions. By making the most of tools like Microsoft 365 security administration and implementing other personalized services, we’re dedicated to helping you safeguard your systems and promote efficiency.
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