From Blind Spots to Bright Spots: Optimising Microsoft 365

Summary

This blog post, "From Blind Spots to Bright Spots: Optimising Microsoft 365", is a blueAPACHE article from 2024 covering security. In today’s digital work environment, many of us primarily rely on digital workspaces. We collaborate, communicate, and manage projects through platforms such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. Microsoft 365 serves as the backbone for over 1 million companies worldwide. It is written for readers evaluating emPOWER Security, Managed Detection and Response. The underlying security practice it describes, reducing attack surface and improving detection and response, is not tied to a specific product version and remains relevant to any organisation managing cyber risk today.

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Article

In today’s digital work environment, many of us primarily rely on digital workspaces. We collaborate, communicate, and manage projects through platforms such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. Microsoft 365 serves as the backbone for over 1 million companies worldwide. However, it’s not uncommon for businesses using these solutions to overlook the full range of capabilities available within their Microsoft 365 licences. So, the question to consider is: does your business have untapped potential in its Microsoft 365 licencing? One significant blind spot that businesses often miss involves the cybersecurity features bundled with their Microsoft 365 subscriptions. If your organisation is subscribed to Microsoft 365 Business Premium, you may already possess a powerful solution for enhancing security and improving the overall employee experience. The key lies not in acquiring new tools or incurring additional costs but in maximising the value of your existing resources. By fully harnessing the potential of your Microsoft 365 license, your organisation can operate seamlessly while fortifying itself against a wide range of cyber threats. As your business evolves, Microsoft 365 is designed to evolve with you. When your business undergoes changes, whether it’s due to increased data volumes, evolving threat landscapes, or organisational growth, you have the flexibility to adapt your Microsoft 365 license and security protocols accordingly. This adaptability allows you to tailor your subscription to incorporate advanced security features without the need for significant overhauls to your existing systems. In essence, you have the capability to fortify your defenses as your business expands and your security requirements become more intricate. Are you proactively optimising your licences, and do you have a clear understanding of your licencing footprint? These are among the topics we continuously address. Should you wish to delve deeper, contact us here.

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• emPOWER Microsoft Practice (pillar hub)
• emPOWER Security
• emPOWER Security (pillar hub)
• Managed Detection and Response

Frequently asked questions

How many companies worldwide does the article say rely on Microsoft 365 as their digital backbone?

Over 1 million companies worldwide, according to the article.

What Microsoft 365 subscription tier does the article say may already include a powerful security and employee-experience solution?

Microsoft 365 Business Premium, which the article says may already give organisations a powerful solution for enhancing security and improving employee experience without acquiring new tools.

What is the article's central question for readers about their Microsoft 365 licensing?

Whether their business has untapped potential in its Microsoft 365 licencing, framed as a question to consider rather than a call to buy something new.

What does the article say is the key to improving security posture with Microsoft 365, rather than buying new tools?

Maximising the value of existing resources already included in the licence, rather than acquiring new tools or incurring additional costs.

What two collaboration platforms does the article name as examples of digital workspaces?

Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.

What triggers does the article say should prompt a business to adapt its Microsoft 365 licence and security protocols?

Increased data volumes, evolving threat landscapes, or organisational growth.

What "blind spot" does the article identify as most commonly missed by businesses using Microsoft 365?

The cybersecurity features already bundled with their Microsoft 365 subscriptions, which businesses often overlook rather than realising they already have access to them.

What second question does the article pose to readers about their licensing management?

Whether they are proactively optimising their licences and have a clear understanding of their licencing footprint.

Source

• origin post (2024)

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