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Microsoft 365 Lockdown

The Covid 19 lockdown has caused an explosion in targeted attacks on SMBs. Hackers are taking advantage of the confusion and new working practices to gain access and cause havoc through the disruption of Malware and the dreaded Ransomware.

As most attacks are being delivered through targeted Phishing and Identity compromise attacks, it is essential to defend against these invasions. To protect against these new attack vectors, it is imperative that you provide a layered approach to protecting your MS 365 platform.

We have started by providing a powerful email security tool and are now working with the balance of our clients to deliver the following. This is our new minimum standards for security tools, with further enhancements coming in the next 3-6 months for all clients.

Multi Layer protection

Multi-Factor Authentication

Passwords and user IDs are notoriously vulnerable and easy to hack. Large scale hacks on Garmin, LinkedIn and Dropbox, among others, have led to user online identities and passwords being hacked and shared on the Dark Web. With this information, hackers can gain access to legitimate systems such as Office 365.

MFA protects the user and their identity from password hacking attempts by using a combination of one-time passwords (OTPs) and a security key – that is generated on a mobile app. This stops the majority of persistent targeted attacks stone dead.

For more details on Multi-Factor Authentication, visit our dedicated service page.

Password Sync

Make employee log-in info easier to manage by synchronising them across platforms. This means that should a staff member leave the business or a password be compromised, removing access to that account will be quick and easy.

How we Improve the Service

Governance and Policy

Microsoft 365 provides a wealth of security and governance tools such as Security Scorecard to help you manage the security of this solution.

Spector IT provides a policy management and governance solution that allows the administration of Microsoft 365 policies. This allows us to define standards and review them quarterly.

Real-Time Alerting

Any breaches in your MS 365 solution or changes in policy will be alerted to our helpdesk in real-time. This ensures that policies are enforced and that any backdoor hacks and attempts to change systems are alerted and stopped immediately.

IN THEIR WORDS

Our clients say

Spector IT has provided our company with top-class IT support for 8 years. We have a team of 30 people, of whom 10 are on the road. The service from Spector IT both on-site and remotely is excellent. Utilising the online backup and restoration service ensures that if we have a major server problem we would be up and running in a very short time period.

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Dominic Galvin CEO at Naturalife – Healthcare

Spector IT understood our needs from the very start. They formulated a detailed plan and executed it seamlessly. We now have an up to date, integrated, reliable and secure system that far exceeded our expectations

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Jim Toal CEO at Fairco Windows and Doors – Manufacturing

Starting a new venture is never easy. We needed flexibility in how we access our systems and data across multiple locations. Spector IT provided us with cloud-based desktops and support setting up Sage applications. Their knowledge of what a professional services company needed was excellent. They went above and beyond, dealing with our software suppliers.

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Patrick Thorpe Director at Searing Point – Financial Services

Our IT used to be a source of irritation. Since we have engaged Spector IT they have really taken over the complete management of all of the IT function. This ensuing stability has allowed us to upgrade our ERP systems and rationalise and modernise our IT. Our IT works better and overall we are paying less for a way better solution.

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Dolores Cantwell CFO at Rennicks – Manufacturing

Spector IT helped us transition from a full time onsite IT Manager to a fully outsourced model where they take care of all of our IT requirements. It has been a smooth transition with a very responsive helpdesk providing great issue traceability. Their team is great and provide us with a proper vision of how technology can be applied to our operations in the IFI.

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Liam Roycroft Head of Operations at the Irish Film Institute – The Arts

Since Searing Point Limited has been incorporated we have contracted Spector IT to handle all our IT and back up. We have found Spector IT to be extremely professional and competent in what they deliver. The staff are very helpful, accessible and their support is greatly appreciated.

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Andrew Rittweger Managing Director at Searing Point – Financial Services

As part of their compliance service Spector IT assisted the RIAI in the implementation of enhanced technical controls and information security management. A suite of security policies was provided. The management and communication skills of the compliance team are excellent and I would recommend their service. Spector IT continue to advise us on all aspects of IT management and security compliance.

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Kathryn Meghen CEO at the Royal Institute of Architects

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