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Way back when (so… 1994), enterprises owned all the equipment and it was all secured in the office’s four walls behind a perimeter defense (i.e., firewall). To manage these devices including OS, patching, licensing, etc. we used Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). This is a “CMT” or client management tool. Many firms with legacy tech will still use SCCM with M365.
As employees began to access apps, emails, and files from their own devices, firms needed to enforce standards on those devices, so they employed MDM or “mobile device management” which could require device passwords, lock /locate/wipe the devices, etc. One challenge to MDM was the full access given to IT admins including rights to pictures, texts, etc. The lighter footprint of MAM or “mobile application management” didn’t require employees to give access to their picture, etc. and allowed IT admins to perform remote wipes on just the enterprise apps and data, not the whole device.
Organizations don’t have the machine data.
Which brings us to Unified Endpoint Management via M365. One solution, bridging these unique performance, management, and security risks posed by the miscellany of legacy and modern solutions that most enterprises are stuck with today. This is Modern Management.
Office 365 ProPlus including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher – installed on up to five desktops and providing end-users with access from any device via web browser and through mobile apps. Office Apps as a service means your apps are always on the latest security patches and, controlled by you, the apps get updated with the newest productivity-increasing features and tools.
EMS is a cloud-based management and security suite that consists of identity & access management (IAM), mobile device management (MDM) & mobile application management (MAM), information management & protection, and cybersecurity & risk management. These services are provided through a few key tools including Azure Active Directory Premium, Microsoft Intune, Azure Information Protection, Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics, Cloud App Security, Azure Advanced Threat Protection, and more. To really understand the power and security of these tools requires a lesson on each one. The takeaway for now is that Fortune 500 security is now an affordable service scalable to SMB.
If your local Exchange crashes, you’re out of luck until it is fixed. Sending your data to the cloud means your applications, such as email, are always almost available, even if there’s a power outage, fire, or flood at your office.
Multi-factor authentication compatible with biometrics and Conditional Access that secures your M365 universe and other apps and data by proxy.
Working remotely has never been easier. Microsoft 365 makes it easy to connect from anywhere. No need for any special configuration or IT skills. If you have an internet connection, you can work!
Single Sign On allowing you to use one account username and password to login to more than just M365 services but all your other apps and services.
Once you’re on M365 you never need to upgrade the software (or any of the servers Microsoft hosts it on) again! When you login, you’re already on the latest version.
Creating policies to bolster security while decreasing the effort of end users such as waiving MFA requirement while in a known IP range (like your office).
Thanks to Content Delivery Networks, no matter where in the world you are, your content is close to you meaning high performance.
Office Message Encryption for emails and documents including preventing recipients from even forwarding or printing them.
Securing on-prem and cloud identities for world-class authentication and authorization.
Extending world-class security, monitoring, and alerting directly into your on-prem infrastructure.
Zero-touch device deployment. Just press button and go. Securely manage apps and data on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Discovery of Shadow IT anywhere in the workforce with policy-driven control and direct APIs for manageability.
Prevents the accidental copy and paste of work information into unauthorized files or applications.
Label documents and emails by sensitivity and build policies around sending and sharing.
Antivirus on a whole new level: agentless, cloud powered prevention and response with unparalleled optics.
Automatically scan information no matter where it resides, label it, and build policies around the kind of data it is.
Accellis Technology Group is a Microsoft Gold Partner in three Cloud competencies and is Silver in App Dev. We specialize in Microsoft 365 migrations with an emphasis on Modern Management and hybrid Co-Management. If you have questions about Microsoft 365 solutions, we want to help! Fill out the form and a Microsoft-certified expert will reach out at your earliest convenience to answer your questions.
