Let’s take a look at four important security tools that come with Business Premium.
You need multifactor authentication (MFA), but in today’s threat landscape, it isn’t enough. Conditional Access (Entra ID P1) builds on your existing MFA by allowing the creation of policies to more granularly control access. As an example:
- Geoblocking means that you can only sign in from certain places or countries.
- Require MFA: Avoid gaps that may exist in individual accounts by enforcing MFA by overall policy.
- You can set how often users need to re-authenticate with MFA Frequency.
- Device Requirements: Don’t allow logins from devices that aren’t approved by the company.
Defender for Business
This tool protects Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices with AI-based endpoint protection that is Enterprise grade. Some features are:
- Better defense against viruses, malware and phishing.
- Reduce attack surfaces.
- Filtering choices for the web and URLs.
- Management of endpoint firewalls.
- Additional layer for filtering mail.
Defender for Business works with endpoint tools you already have, so you can easily add more safety.
Device Management (Microsoft Intune)
Microsoft Intune is a powerful smartphone management (MDM) app that works with PCs, Macs, iOS, and Android phones and tablets. It helps you keep track of devices that access your data, even if they aren’t owned by your business. Some common uses are:
- Setting rules for work devices.
- When used with Conditional Access, it stops entry from devices that aren’t supposed to be there.
- Protecting business email on iOS and Android devices and managing how they connect.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
DLP offers essential features such as:
- Enhanced Email Encryption: Encrypt specific emails without needing additional tools.
- Sensitivity Labels: Indicate the sensitivity of data and assist in adhering to data compliance regulations.
Advanced security tools are available in Microsoft 365 Business Premium at a reasonable price. These tools guard against:
- Controlling who can access what and how.
- Endpoint safety, even when you’re not at work.
- Management of Windows, IOS, and Android devices
- Data security for the company.
- Security for your email with encryption and more filtering choices.
