Why Microsoft Data Protection is Essential for SMBs
Today’s businesses are handling more data than ever before. Without the right protections in place, this data can easily fall into the wrong hands, whether through external cyberattacks or internal threats. Cybercriminals can exploit compromised data for their own gain—whether by holding it ransom, selling it on the dark web, or using it to commit fraud.
Despite the fact that 43% of all data breaches involve small or medium-sized businesses (SMBs), many of these organizations still aren’t taking the necessary steps to protect themselves. The impact of a data breach on SMBs can be devastating, with 83% of them unprepared to recover financially from a cyberattack. And the costs aren’t just financial—there are also compliance and regulatory penalties to consider, along with the potential for serious reputational damage.
So, how can SMBs protect themselves from these risks? Microsoft 365 Business Premium offers a suite of data protection tools specifically designed to help SMBs safeguard their valuable information from malicious threats.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium Data Protection
With Microsoft’s data protection solutions, you can manage your data with greater precision than ever before, ensuring you’re protected against both accidental and intentional data breaches.
Defend Against Cyber Threats
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 offers real-time detection and prevention of threats within your Office 365 environment. From viruses and spam to suspicious links and phishing attacks, this solution helps you keep your data secure from the most common—and dangerous—cyber threats.
Data Labelling
Azure Information Protection allows you to classify, label, and automatically protect your data based on its sensitivity. You can encrypt sensitive emails and control whether they can be forwarded or copied. This gives you full visibility and control over how your data is used, keeping it safe from unauthorized access.
Enterprise-Grade Endpoint Security
Microsoft Defender for Business delivers robust endpoint protection across Windows, iOS, macOS, and Android devices. With advanced antivirus and endpoint detection capabilities, your business is equipped to defend against even the most sophisticated ransomware attacks, bringing you closer to Zero-Day threat protection.
Mobile Device Management
With Microsoft Intune, you can apply detailed security policies to protect business data across both company-owned and personal devices. If a device is lost or stolen, you can remotely wipe its data, ensuring it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.
Mobile Application Management
Microsoft Intune’s Mobile Application Management features enable you to secure data within apps, preventing it from spreading across devices that are under your management. This ensures your application data remains secure and controlled at all times.