Security and compliance in Microsoft 365
How does Microsoft 365 protect me?
Microsoft 365 (M365) is a powerful suite of tools designed to help you work more effectively and securely. For those new to Microsoft 365, it’s important to know that it includes strong security measures to protect your information and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. These measures include verifying user identities, protecting against online threats, and keeping your data safe. With Microsoft 365, you can be confident that your work environment is secure and compliant, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your productivity.
Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Services
Welcome to our overview of the robust security and compliance services offered by Microsoft 365. These tools and services are designed to help protect your organization’s data and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Comprehensive Security Solutions
Identity and Access Management
- Secure your digital environment with multifactor authentication (MFA) and conditional access policies to ensure only authorized users access your resources.
Threat Protection
- Defend against advanced cyber threats with Microsoft Defender for Office 365, which includes protection against phishing, malware, and ransomware.
Information Protection
- Safeguard sensitive data with encryption, rights management, and data loss prevention (DLP) policies to control how data is used and shared.
Security Management
- Utilise Microsoft Secure Score to assess and improve your security posture, and leverage centralised security management tools for oversight and control.
Compliance Tools and Services
Regulatory Compliance
- Navigate complex regulatory environments with compliance solutions like Microsoft Compliance Manager, which provides detailed guidance and assessments based on your industry requirements.
Information Governance
- Implement retention and deletion policies to manage your data lifecycle and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
Risk Management
- Monitor and mitigate risks with tools like Insider Risk Management and Communication Compliance, which help identify and address potential internal threats.
Audit and Reporting
- Maintain transparency and accountability with comprehensive audit logs and detailed compliance reports that provide insights into your organization’s data usage and security practices.