Make cybersecurity a daily habit.

Microsoft no longer offers the Business Premium license for free, which included a complete suite of security tools. This change opens the door to more powerful third-party security platforms, now available at a comparable cost.

It is now possible to implement an integrated security solution, monitored 24/7, adapted to the needs and financial realities of home care organizations.

Such a solution detects, blocks and corrects threats in real time. EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) features ensure constant monitoring of abnormal behavior, and any compromised workstation can be automatically isolated to limit the spread of an attack.

Using obsolete systems or equipment increases vulnerability risks. Integrating Microsoft Intune or a remote management solution (RMM) maintains a complete and up-to-date asset inventory while automating the detection and replacement of outdated systems.

An automated update strategy via Windows Update and Intune or the integrated security platform ensures continuous protection against known vulnerabilities. Centralized management allows security patches to be applied quickly across all devices, including remote ones.

Enabling multi-factor authentication through Entra ID significantly strengthens user account security. It prevents unauthorized access even if a password is compromised.

A Microsoft 365 backup solution covering Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams is essential to prevent data loss. Periodic restoration testing and offsite storage ensure operational resilience.

Confidential data exchanges must be protected by encryption and user awareness. Microsoft 365 offers integrated message encryption and data loss prevention (DLP) options.

Continuous monitoring of Internet-facing services identifies and corrects vulnerabilities quickly. Using Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management or an equivalent service enables this proactive monitoring.

Access logging and anomaly detection via Microsoft 365 Defender or the integrated security platform provide complete visibility into security events. Automated alert correlation reduces detection and incident response time.

Users must be notified of any changes to their account or unusual connections. An integrated security system allows automated alerts to be configured to reinforce transparency and security.

Sensitive data must be exchanged using secure and encrypted solutions, such as SharePoint or OneDrive with protected links, rather than unsecured email.

A clear policy on email, Internet and Microsoft 365 tool usage promotes secure and consistent behavior. Employees must know how to respond to a security incident.

Rigorous access management based on the least privilege principle must be applied. Entra ID and Intune allow automating the addition, review and revocation of access, including administrative roles.

Ongoing employee awareness of digital threats, phishing, ransomware, social engineering, strengthens the first line of defense of any organization. Regular training and reminders integrated into Microsoft 365 promote a culture of vigilance.

Microsoft 365 provides a self-assessment tool for security level within the Defender Admin Center.

This security score provides a clear picture of existing protection measures and those that need to be strengthened to ensure better platform resilience.

However, many organizations still rely on the default Microsoft 365 configuration, which remains insufficient to achieve an optimal security level.