Secure from day one. Security baseline built into every migration.
MFA, conditional access, Defender for Office 365, DMARC, and DLP policies all configured as part of your Microsoft 365 migration. Your new environment is secure before the first user logs in.
Every security control, configured correctly from the start.
We apply the Microsoft 365 security baseline as part of every migration. No additional project required. Your environment is secure before the first user logs in.
MFA and Conditional Access
Multi-factor authentication enforced for all users. Conditional access policies configured to block legacy authentication, require compliant devices, and restrict access by location where required.
Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 or Plan 2 configured. Safe Links and Safe Attachments enabled. Anti-phishing policies applied. Threat Explorer configured for the security team.
Email Authentication Records
SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records configured and validated for all email domains. DMARC policy set to quarantine or reject. DKIM keys rotated. Email authentication tested from multiple external senders.
Data Loss Prevention Policies
DLP policies configured to detect and protect sensitive data including financial information, personal data, and health records. Policies applied across Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
Archiving and Retention
Microsoft 365 archiving enabled for all mailboxes. Retention policies configured to meet regulatory requirements. Litigation hold applied where required. Compliance centre configured for eDiscovery.
Privileged Access and Admin Security
Global admin accounts secured with dedicated admin accounts and MFA. Privileged Identity Management configured where licences permit. Admin audit logging enabled. Break-glass accounts documented.
A six-stage process built around security by design.
Security Requirements Assessment
We review your regulatory requirements, existing security policies, and any compliance frameworks you operate under. Security baseline scoped to your specific needs before configuration begins.
Identity and Access Configuration
Azure Active Directory configured. MFA enforced for all users. Conditional access policies applied. Legacy authentication protocols blocked. Admin accounts secured with dedicated credentials.
Defender for Office 365 Deployment
Defender for Office 365 policies configured. Safe Links and Safe Attachments enabled. Anti-phishing and anti-spam policies applied. Threat Explorer configured. Policies tested before go-live.
Email Authentication Setup
SPF record updated to include Exchange Online. DKIM keys generated and published. DMARC record created with appropriate policy. All records validated using external testing tools.
DLP and Compliance Configuration
Data loss prevention policies configured and tested. Archiving and retention policies applied. Litigation hold configured where required. Compliance centre reviewed with the IT team.
Security Review and Handover
Secure Score reviewed and improvement actions prioritised. Security configuration documented. IT team trained on the security controls in place. Ongoing monitoring recommendations provided.
Secure Microsoft 365 deployments across the UK.
Cyber Essentials Compliance During Migration
A Newcastle professional services firm was migrating to Microsoft 365 and needed to achieve Cyber Essentials certification at the same time. They wanted the migration and security baseline delivered as a single project.
Microsoft 365 tenant configured to meet Cyber Essentials requirements during migration. MFA enforced, conditional access applied, Defender enabled, and admin accounts secured. Cyber Essentials certification achieved within two weeks of go-live.
GDPR Data Protection During Migration
A Birmingham healthcare provider was migrating to Microsoft 365 and needed to ensure patient data was protected throughout the migration and in the destination environment.
DLP policies configured to detect and protect patient data. Retention policies applied to meet NHS data retention requirements. Litigation hold enabled on key mailboxes. DMARC configured to prevent email spoofing. Migration completed with full GDPR compliance.
Post-Breach Security Hardening
A Leeds retailer had suffered a phishing attack on their previous email platform and was migrating to Microsoft 365. They wanted the strongest possible security configuration from day one.
Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 deployed. Safe Links and Safe Attachments enabled. Anti-phishing policies configured with impersonation protection. MFA enforced. Conditional access blocking all non-compliant devices. Zero phishing incidents in the 12 months following migration.
Ready to migrate to Microsoft 365 with security built in from day one?
Tell us about your current environment and any compliance requirements you have. We will come back with a migration and security plan within 48 hours.
Security baseline included in every migration. No additional cost.