Cyber Security Hackers

Question

How SMBs can protect themselves from hackers?

Answer 1

Hi Noah, what a fun subject!
Assuming your talking about Azure/O365:

• Consider the E5 and Azure P2 licenses - review all of the security related features and learn basically what they do.
• install an EDR like Defender for Endpoint on ALL your workstations and servers, and enable blocking mode.
• Note that the licensing may seem pricey but it scales based on number of users, servers, resources etc. And security isn't free.
• In Azure search for 'Defender for Cloud' - it will give you a ton of recommendations about what needs to be fixed in your security posture.
• Login to https://security.microsoft.com - again the dashboard will present you a ton of recommendations for what to secure.
• Use PIM - Privileged Identity Management - this locks down all admin access and limits the time a user is allowed admin access.
• Use Conditional Access - this limits who/what can login to Azure/O365.
• Keep asking questions here!
• I also have a blog that might help: simple-security.ca
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