Enhanced Microsoft 365 Cyber and Data Loss Protection: Next Steps for VC3 Clients

Background

While Microsoft has created an incredible platform for your organization, we’ve noticed two developing trends that increase the risk of data loss from typical applications such as OneDrive and SharePoint within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

1. Cybercriminals are developing more sophisticated ways to exfiltrate your organization’s data from Office applications within Microsoft 365.

2. While Microsoft does provide a limited data backup program with its platform, the data retention time is shorter than many organizations require.

As your strategic technology partner, we are continually monitoring the cyber threat landscape to keep you both safe and efficient. After an extensive market review, VC3 has identified two services that will reduce your risk exposure:

1. Advanced cyber threat monitoring for complex attacks

• 24x7x365 monitoring of your Microsoft 365 environment

• Alerts sent to VC3 security team when there are signs of abnormal or malicious behavior

• Effective and rapid response from the VC3 security team 24x7x365 

2. Extended data retention and enhanced data recovery within Microsoft 365 

• Automatic backups of your Office applications within Microsoft 365

• Unlimited / infinite data storage and retention

• Fast and effortless data restoration

• 24x7x365 support from VC3 
  
  

These added tools will benefit you by: 

• Enhancing your cybersecurity posture—lessening the chance that a sophisticated cyberattack will succeed 

• Helping you comply with cyber liability insurance requirements 

• Helping you comply with regulatory requirements. 

It is important to note that while you have the ability to opt out of these improved services, doing so will leave you vulnerable and exposed to significant cyber risk.

If you still wish to opt out, please contact your Strategic Advisor to discuss your reasons for opting out, confirm your opt out decision, and review the Acknowledgement of Risk documents for you to sign.

VC3 remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting you and will continue to review and upgrade your levels of protection based on our ongoing risk assessments and the evolution of cybersecurity best practices.