Microsoft Security

Today, IT security is both a top priority and a major challenge for virtually every business. The question is not whether a security incident will occur, but when. Therefore, it is crucial that you as an organization protect and arm yourself as best you can against threats or other risks. Microsoft offers a comprehensive suite of security solutions designed to ensure the integrity, confidentiality and availability of corporate data.

 

At Valid, we help organizations leverage Microsoft's robust security capabilities to protect against a wide range of cyber threats while meeting compliance requirements.

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Why choose security solutions from Microsoft?

Microsoft is known for its innovative and integrated approach to security. With years of experience and continued investment in security technology, Microsoft offers a comprehensive ecosystem that integrates security into every layer of the IT infrastructure. This includes a wide range of solutions and services, from endpoint security and identity management to information protection and security in the cloud.

By choosing Microsoft's security solutions, organizations gain access to advanced technologies that are constantly updated to meet the latest developments in the threat landscape and compliance requirements.

Moreover, Microsoft offers a strong focus on ease of use and integration of security tools. A (very) large part of the Dutch business market uses Microsoft technology, such as Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure. Therefore, in addition to built-in security measures, it is a great advantage to use advanced security technology from Microsoft. This allows organizations to implement a seamless and efficient security architecture.

The benefits of security technology from Microsoft

  • Advanced threat detection: Microsoft Security technology uses advanced machine learning and AI to quickly identify and neutralize threats, enabling organizations to proactively respond to cyber attacks.
  • End-to-end protection: The technologies provide comprehensive protection for all layers of IT infrastructure, from endpoints to entire cloud environments, ensuring holistic security coverage.
  • Seamless integration: Microsoft Security solutions integrate effortlessly with other Microsoft products such as Azure, Office 365 and Dynamics 365, creating a consistent and efficient security experience.
  • Automated management: Automated processes and workflows make management of security measures easier and less time-consuming, which helps reduce operational burdens and costs.
  • Compliance and transparency: The solutions meet international security and privacy standards, such as GDPR and ISO/IEC 27001, enabling organizations to meet their compliance obligations and build trust with customers.
  • Continuous updates and innovations: Microsoft continually invests in updating and innovating their security solutions so that users are always protected against the latest threats and vulnerabilities.

Microsoft Security technology and solutions

As described, the Microsoft Security ecosystem consists of an array of solutions and technologies to best protect you. Many times, individual Microsoft apps or services also have built-in security features. We describe some of the security-specific solutions and services:

  • Microsoft Defender Suite: A highly comprehensive suite of security tools that protects against malware, phishing and other threats. Microsoft Defender combines endpoint security, identity protection and cloud security to provide a holistic security solution. Read more.
  • Azure Security Center: This provides a centralized view of the security status of Azure resources, with recommendations for enhancements and automated corrective actions. It helps manage security guidelines and monitor compliance.
  • Entra AD Identity (formerly Azure AD): Entra AD Identity provides advanced identity and access management features, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and conditional access. This helps organizations securely manage access to applications and data.
  • Microsoft Information Protection (MIP): MIP provides tools for classifying, labeling and protecting sensitive information. This ensures that data remains secure even when shared outside the organization.
  • Microsoft Cloud App Security: A comprehensive Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solution that provides visibility and control over cloud application access and usage, which helps detect suspicious activity and enforce security policies.
  • Microsoft Purview: provides a comprehensive data management and compliance solution. The platform helps organizations discover, manage and protect sensitive information both on-premises and in the cloud. With Purview, companies can automate data classification and labeling, enforce policies for data access and data use, and maintain comprehensive audit logs for regulatory compliance.
  • Zero Trust Security Model: Microsoft implements the Zero Trust principle through a comprehensive set of measures, such as authenticated identities and restricted access rights, to ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive information.

How Valid supports with Microsoft Security

Making the right choices can be overwhelming and complex when all the alerts about threats, doomsday scenarios and notifications are flying around your ears. That's why with Valid Shield, we offer one integrated security service that not only embraces Microsoft's advanced security technologies, but also takes a broader approach to security. Our approach goes beyond technology; we integrate security from the design and development of our services. This means that security is a fundamental part of our Modern Work & Infrastructure & Managed Cloud concept.

With Valid Shield, we combine the best solutions, products and services to protect your organization. We base ourselves on proven standards and the latest technologies from Microsoft, complemented by the reliable and expert services of Valid. This combination ensures that your organization is always optimally protected against cyber threats.

In addition to core security services, we offer complementary services to strengthen your security strategy. Whether it's incident response, compliance consulting, or staff training in cybersecurity, Valid is ready to support you. With Valid Shield, you're assured of a comprehensive security solution designed to meet your organization's unique needs.

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