From the ground up, Microsoft has applied best practices security principles into all the features they build and has continually expanded the direct services it applies. Within all license levels, there are aspects that you can deploy immediately. Withum’s Microsoft 365 security and compliance experts can identify how to increase your security with your current licenses, what advanced features will suit your business, or assist you with advanced industry or governmental compliance needs.
External Threats
- Apply identity and authentication best practices.
- Deploy built-in threat protection.
- Secure endpoints/ devices from a central location.
Secure Content Collaboration
- Enable zero-trust architecture.
- Maintain control of externally shared content.
- Apply information governance, labeling and retention policies.
Comply with Regulatory Need
- Manage data archiving, governance and discovery.
- Accelerate CMMC/NIST 800-171 compliance.
The Power Behind a Secure Workplace
Microsoft 365is built with security from the ground up. Built-in security features include, but are not limited to:
- Microsoft AzureActive Directory
- Microsoft Defender:Office 365, Endpoint, Identity
- Endpoint Management with Intune
- Azure Cloud App Security
- Azure Information Protection
- Azure Sentinel
Defend Your Digital Landscape and Drive Compliance
Following Withum’s process, here’s how we can work together to build a more secure foundation for everyday work with Microsoft 365’s Security and Compliance features.
Envision
- Security Assessment – Settings in Microsoft 365
- Active Threat Assessments – Penetration test
- Audit against regulatory requirements
- SOC, CMMC/NIST Compliance
Enact
- Multi-Factor Identity Configuration
- Threat Protection reporting
- Policy creation
- Endpoint management configuration
Empower
- Third-Tier Response Monthly Review
- Proactive monitoring of endpoints and services
- Policy Creep management
- Identity Lifecycle Management
Contact Us
For more information or to discuss your business needs, contact Withum’s Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Services Team.
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