Cracking The Code To Secure Productivity In Two Steps

Cracking the Code to Secure Productivity in Two Steps How a Zero Trust foundation empowers productive work experiences Contents Introduction 3 Chapter 1 Step one Establish a Zero Trust security foundation 6 Chapter 2 Benefits of implementing a Zero Trust security model 8 Chapter 3 Step two Streamline endpoint management 9 Chapter 4 Microsoft 365 E3: Combining Zero Trust security and unified endpoint management for a powerfully productive workforce 10 Chapter 5 Elevating productivity: Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 11 Cracking the Code to Secure Productivity in Two Steps3i12345 Introduction Don’t stretch with the growing threat landscape – grow ahead of it Today’s threat landscape is growing fast, with sophisticated threats like identity attacks, ransomware and endpoint attacks putting data and IT infrastructure at risk. The reality of modern work has put increased pressure on IT teams, who often find themselves stretched thin trying to cover a growing number of vulnerabilities. With 67% of IT professionals reporting being overwhelmed trying to manage remote work, getting ahead of threats is crucial to avoiding costly breaches and downtime. Stretching IT teams thin makes it easier for attackers to be successful, which can have serious financial and reputational consequences. The key to thriving in this expanding threat landscape isn’t to demand even more of IT teams – rather, it’s to establish a strong baseline of security in the form of a Zero Trust security model. This foundation of security relieves the pressure on IT teams and helps decrease the risk and severity of attacks – but that’s just where the benefits begin. This eBook examines the common security barriers in the modern era and discusses how implementing Zero Trust security helps organisations break past them. We’ll also discuss the positive ripple effect created by having a Zero Trust security model and how it impacts team productivity and AI-readiness. Top security challenges Cyber adversaries are getting more sophisticated and organised, with malicious actors using advanced tools and tactics to find and exploit weaknesses. When cybercriminals are successful, the victim’s reputational and financial damages can be severe – especially if the breach involves sensitive or personal data. Externally, the loss of trust from customers, partners and investors can cause decreased market share, customer churn and lowered valuation. Internally, cyberattacks disrupt operations, causing downtime, reduced productivity and lost revenue. The growing financial damage caused by cybercrime USD 23.84T The estimated cost of cybercrime worldwide is expected to reach USD 23.84 trillion by 2027.

Cracking the Code to Secure Productivity in Two Steps4i12345 Key security concerns of the modern work era In the face of these dire consequences, IT teams find themselves running up against several key challenges. Verifying identity Attackers use different techniques like phishing, malware and domain spoofing to capture user credentials. These credentials (passwords, user IDs, emails, etc.) are then used to gain access to company resources, steal data or compromise accounts.

Password attacks occur every second.

Phishing attacks rose to 31 million per month in the past year. Protecting a modern workforce Many businesses’ work models have undergone rapid changes in recent years, with 12.7% of full-time employees now working from home and 28.2% using a hybrid model. These employees don’t always take the right precautions to defend against threats, which provides cybercriminals with more exploitable vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, working with outdated hardware and unmanaged devices that aren’t compliant increases IT complexity, leaving organisations more vulnerable to attacks.

% Of successful ransomware compromises originate through unmanaged devices. % Of workers are more likely to be infected on an unmanaged device. % Of security leaders say outdated PC hardware leaves organisations more vulnerable.