Audit and Assessment Time?

So it is a new year, so what now? Back to work...I hear the sighs... I think I might be making them too. 

With most of us still working either in a limited capacity, odd days at the office, or even full remote, now is a good time to audit and assess security controls and protection. Just yesterday (Monday, January 4th, 2021), the entire United Kingdom went back into full lock-down again.

It could happen anywhere, causing more potential security issues for already strained IT Teams, who almost overnight deployed new technology. As we all know, rushing any application or service deployment can result in a lack of security. 

We have all heard the phrase "Security as an after-thought." Ask yourself the question, are you in "proactive" or "reactive" security mode?

If you are in the reactive mode, then maybe it is time to review and assess what you have. For example, do you know what security controls are in place for Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online or even OneDrive for Business? Do you know where organizational data is shared? If you wish you know the answers to these questions and, of course, many more, then now is the time to perform an Audit and Assessment of your Security Controls within Microsoft 365 / Office 365.

An assessment needs to cover all areas of Microsoft 365 / Office 365, including:

1. Current data and content protections
2. Current account protections
3. Current conditional access policies
4. Current edge/perimeter controls and services
5. Current external access and controls
6. Current mobile device protection and controls

Reviewing these and then matching them against industry standards, regulations, and best practices will increase your security posture.

If you need some help, then reach out here: https://www.shareplicity.com/reach-out.html