Microsoft 365 Is Powerful—But Incomplete
Microsoft 365 provides built-in security tools, but those features don’t offer full protection on their own. Sophisticated phishing, business email compromise (BEC), and account takeover attacks are increasingly bypassing standard Microsoft defenses—especially when users haven’t changed default settings or added additional layers of protection.
Threats Target People, Not Just Systems
Cybercriminals don’t need to break into your infrastructure when they can walk through the front door. Most attacks arrive as perfectly crafted emails, impersonating a vendor, a co-worker, or even a client. Without advanced filtering and real-time threat detection, your inbox becomes a liability.
Encryption Isn’t Turned On by Default
Many organizations mistakenly believe their emails are automatically encrypted in Microsoft 365. They’re not. In fact, proper message-level encryption and policy-based control typically require third-party tools or manual configuration. Cloudstar offers streamlined email encryption solutions that ensure sensitive content stays protected in motion and at rest.
Compliance Gaps Can Be Costly
If you’re in a regulated industry—such as finance, legal, or healthcare—standard Microsoft 365 settings often fall short of compliance standards. Without proper backup and archiving, retention policies, or audit trails, you could face fines or failed audits, even if your team thinks everything is covered.
The Responsibility Is Still Yours
Microsoft follows a shared responsibility model: they secure the platform, but you’re responsible for your data, users, and configurations. That means if your email is compromised, Microsoft isn’t liable for the damage—you are. That’s why smart organizations layer on additional protection.
Get a Free Review of Your Email Security
If you’re not sure how secure your Microsoft 365 environment really is, we can help. Cloudstar provides tailored, no-cost assessments that show you where your vulnerabilities are—and how to fix them.
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