Microsoft 365 security checklist
A practical guide for the time-strapped admin
It’s very easy to assume that as a small business owner, once you opt for a renowned cloud service such as Microsoft 365 for email and collaboration tools, your data and business is secure - this isn’t the case.
This eBook shares the importance of establishing your business security needs - particularly when it comes to data laws and compliance - and why you need to keep on top of your security settings in Microsoft 365 with the ever evolving threat landscape.
Download this checklist - aimed at SMBs and MSPs - as it goes through each security setting for Microsoft 365, explaining why you might need them, what the implications are, and recommended configurations.
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