Email remains your most vulnerable attack vector when it comes to cyber security. Your business is likely targeted with a range of different phishing attacks and spam emails that all offer a threat to your business.
From targeted campaigns impersonating key people in your organisation to emails impersonating big brands like Microsoft to steal your credentials, these attacks are everywhere. This is where Microsoft Defender for Office 365 comes in, in this article we introduce Microsoft Defender for Office 365.
What is Microsoft Defender for Office 365?
At a high level, Microsoft Defender analyses incoming and outgoing emails in real-time, scrutinising content, attachments, and sender reputation. It employs advanced techniques like anti-phishing and anti-malware engines to identify and block malicious attempts before they reach your users. Suspicious links are detonated in a safe environment to analyse their behaviour, preventing accidental clicks on harmful URLs.
Furthermore, Defender leverages sophisticated threat intelligence and machine learning to adapt to evolving attack patterns. It helps prevent impersonation attacks by analysing email headers and sender authentication protocols, flagging emails that falsely claim to be from trusted sources. For internal communications, Defender can also enforce policies to prevent sensitive information from being accidentally or maliciously shared via email.
By integrating seamlessly with Microsoft 365, Defender provides a unified security experience, simplifying management and offering a holistic view of your organisation’s security posture.
How do I get Microsoft Defender for Office 365?
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is a seamless integration into Microsoft 365 subscriptions that protects against threats in email, links (URLS), file attachments, and collaboration tools. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 starts with Exchange Online Protection (EOP) and continues through to Defender for Office 365, which includes Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 and Defender for Office 365 Plan 2.
In terms of bundles that include Microsoft Defender for Office 365 M365 Business premium, M365 E5 and Office 365 E5 all include this as part of your package.
At Bridgeall we help organisations understand their cyber security stance and make cost effective improvements. Microsoft 365 offers a wide range of security solutions that can be bundled together to provide a cost effective way to keep your business safe. To learn more about our Microsoft 365 security solutions, visit our services page here or contact us today.
