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  1. Introduction Microsoft 365 is one of Microsoft’s fastest-growing solutions for businesses today. It is also one of the best email and team collaboration suites in the market today. Microsoft 365 has some of the best capabilities, and as such, most organizations are moving to it because it improves the internal email and team collaboration experience. However, because it only comes with basic email security, Exchange Online Protection (EOP), Microsoft 365 has also become an attractive target for cybercriminals. For this reason, it is not uncommon for businesses on Microsoft 365 to experience issues such as: Spoofing and phishing attacks Spam, viruses, and malware Email account compromise Business email compromise BEC/CEO fraud phishing attacks. For a more detailed discussion on BEC and CEO fraud. In this article, we discuss: What Exchange Online Protection (EOP) is and what level of protection it adds to Exchange Online and Microsoft 365 users. The limitations of EOP. An alter...

  1. Understanding Hybrids We live in an era of hybrid everywhere – hybrid cars, hybrid plants, hybrid apps, and now hybrid email solutions. In this article, we will discuss how you can get significant cost savings from an email and collaboration hybrid of MailSafi Business and MailSafi Enterprise . But before we do, let us first understand what hybrids and email/collaboration hybrids are. Or, you can skip right to the cost savings you stand to get. The term hybrid refers to mixing two or more and choosing the best of them. Read more about email hybrids here. 2. So Why Have an Email & Collaboration Hybrid? Businesses already using various premium cloud solutions are realizing that only power users are utilizing the full potential of these solutions while general users are only using the basic features. While businesses may be enticed by premium email services, it might not make business sense to invest in premium features for all users. This rationale is what has led to the evo...

  Application-specific passwords (app-specific passwords) are computer-generated 16-character passwords that give a less-secure third-party app or device permission to access your cloud-based account. App-specific passwords) allow you to securely sign in to your account when you use third-party apps with your account.  Why Application-Specific Passwords Are Necessary Two-factor authentication (also called two-step verification or 2FA) requires two things to log into your account. You have first to enter your password, and then you are prompted to enter a one-time-use code. This code is often generated by a smartphone app sent via SMS or emailed to you. For some, it may also be generated on a physical security token device such as RSA SecureID. Ordinarily, you enter your password, and then you are prompted for the one-time code. You enter the code, and your device receives a token that considers the application or browser authenticated or something like that — it doesn’t actua...

  1. Understanding Email Hybrids We live in an era of hybrid everywhere – hybrid cars, hybrid plants, hybrid apps, and now email hybrids. The term hybrid refers to mixing two or more plans and choosing the best of them. Before we discuss hybrid email solutions , let’s discuss a common business scenario. Scenario It is almost likely you will not be giving a corner (or private) office to all your employees. Rather, you will likely have criteria like this: MD, CEO, CIO, CTO, and senior managers get a private (corner) office. Managers and below have a workstation in a shared open workspace. You assign private offices (with a door) to the MD and other top-level managers because of their seniority and need for higher security and privacy. Additionally, they are likely to need to hold more meetings of a confidential nature, more frequently. They may also have a higher need for security features because they handle more documentation of a confidential nature. Your HR manager will also most...