Microsoft Office 365 is an essential platform for businesses, offering cloud based collaboration tools, including SharePoint Online. However, misconfigured permissions can lead to unintended data exposure, making it crucial to regularly audit and secure access to SharePoint sites.
In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of checking Office 365 permissions, ensuring that no SharePoint sites are open to unauthorised users, and explore how Hornet Security can help enhance your Microsoft 365 security posture.
Why Checking SharePoint Permissions Matters
SharePoint Online allows organisations to store, share, and collaborate on documents, but improper permissions settings can lead to data leaks. Open SharePoint sites may expose sensitive information to external users or unauthorised employees, increasing the risk of data breaches, compliance violations, and insider threats.
Checking SharePoint Permissions in Office 365
To ensure your SharePoint sites are secure, it is essential to review and manage permissions within the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. Administrators can access the SharePoint Admin Center to check site permissions, review external sharing settings, and ensure that access controls align with security policies.
How Hornet Security Can Help Secure Office 365
While manual audits are essential, businesses need advanced security solutions to proactively monitor and protect Microsoft 365 environments. Hornet Security offers a comprehensive suite of security solutions that help safeguard your business from potential threats. Here’s how:
1. 365 Total Protection Suite
Hornet Security provides advanced email security, compliance monitoring, and data loss prevention (DLP) tailored for Microsoft 365 users. Their tools include:
- Email Filtering & Threat Protection to block phishing and malware attacks.
- Automated Compliance Auditing to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to prevent unauthorised data access.
2. Advanced Permission Auditing & Management
- Automated SharePoint Permissions Audits: Hornet Security continuously monitors your SharePoint sites for open or misconfigured permissions.
- Real-time Alerts: Get notified immediately if a site is shared with external users.
- User Access Reviews: Easily review who has access to critical business data and enforce least-privilege access policies.
3. Backup & Recovery for Microsoft 365
In the event of a breach or accidental data loss, Hornet Security’s 365 Total Backup solution ensures quick recovery of SharePoint data, Exchange emails, Teams conversations, and OneDrive files.
4. AI-Powered Threat Detection
By leveraging AI and machine learning, Hornet Security proactively detects suspicious behavior, unauthorized file access, and potential account takeovers, keeping your Office 365 environment secure from cyber threats.
Conclusion
Ensuring that your Office 365 SharePoint sites are secure requires continuous monitoring of permissions and external sharing settings. By leveraging the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and built-in Microsoft security tools, you can reduce the risk of unauthorised data exposure.
For businesses looking for an extra layer of security, Hornet Security offers automated permission management, real-time threat detection, and backup solutions tailored for Microsoft 365. By integrating these security measures, you can enhance your company’s overall cybersecurity posture and safeguard critical business information.
Want to secure your Office 365 environment? Contact IT Wireless today to learn more.