MODALIT BLOG
Is Microsoft 365 Secure by Default?
Microsoft 365 has become the go-to productivity suite for SMEs and enterprises alike, helping teams collaborate, share documents, manage data, and communicate with ease every single day. With built-in tools for storage, email, and file sharing, it offers everything a modern business truly needs. But here’s the challenge: its widespread popularity also makes Microsoft 365 one of the top targets for cybercriminals.
Cyber Insurance and IT Compliance
The surge in cyberattacks and their devastating financial impact has made cyber insurance essential for many organisations. But as cyber claims rise, insurers are tightening their terms. Businesses that fail to demonstrate strong IT security controls often face significantly higher premiums, restricted cover, longer application processes, or even outright rejection of their cyber insurance applications.
Mitigating Email Security Risks
Data theft can take many forms. Unauthorised access to email accounts, for one, can provide a wealth of information on sensitive business operations. In recent times, email has become the preferred channel of communication owing its flexibility in relaying messages related to clients, team coordination, and upcoming activities. However, email has also become a target channel for cybercriminals looking to perpetuate data theft.
Cybersecurity for Businesses
Cybersecurity refers to the practices, technologies, and measures taken to protect computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorised access, damage, or theft. For SMEs, cybersecurity involves safeguarding their digital assets, such as customer data, financial information, intellectual property, etc, against cyber threats. For SMEs, cybersecurity involves safeguarding their digital assets, intellectual property, etc, against cyber threats.
Getting Started With Cyber Essentials
For businesses aiming to enhance their cybersecurity measures and mitigate email security risks, a recommended starting point is the Cyber Essentials Certification Scheme. This scheme involves an assessment conducted by a third-party organisation, utilising guidance provided by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is a government-funded entity dedicated to safeguarding the interests of UK businesses.