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All you need to know about Microsoft 365 Business and security in January, including product news, security tips, events, webinars and more! Whether you are a customer or a partner, this update is designed for you.
Security resolutions for the new year: Top 10 security tasks for Microsoft 365 Business customers
With just a handful (well technically two handfuls) of actions, Microsoft 365 Business subscribers can start the new year with stronger organizational security.
Follow this check list – which includes essentials like setting up Multi-Factor Authentication and turning off auto-forwarding of email – to give your customers a clear set of priorities for enhancing their protections without any additional investment.
- Share the checklist to help customers better secure their business.
- Share the Creating a security culture in your organization video
New pilot program helps insure SMBs against cyber attack
Last month, we announced new pilot program in the U.S. in collaboration with AXA XL (a global insurer) and Slice Labs (on-demand insurance platform) to offer a free cybersecurity health check and support AXA XL’s provision of cyber insurance for Microsoft 365 Business, Office 365 Business, and Office 365 Business Premium customers.
With your permission, AXA XL will assess your organization's security using Microsoft Secure Score and offer insurance services, potentially with a discount.
- Read Brad Anderson’s blog on SMB Security
- Get details about the AXA, Slice Labs, and Microsoft collaboration in the press release
- Explore the new insurance offering
Learn why Microsoft 365 Business is the right choice for you and your customers
Are you a customer looking to understand why you should choose Microsoft 365 to protect your business? Or perhaps you're a partner looking to understand how Microsoft 365 can help you grow your business? Either way, we have you covered!
- Our new Microsoft 365 customer value deck summarizes why customers should invest in comprehensive security solution and how Microsoft 365 Business helps them stay protected
- The partner opportunity deck outlines why partners should trust Microsoft 365 Business to raise the security posture of their customers and how it helps them grow their business by building a managed security practise around it. You can also join us for a LIVE webinar on February 5th , 11 am ET to learn more about the partner opportunity!
- Register now for How to Build a Successful SMB Security Managed Services Practice webinar
- Additionally, we know that partners are looking for new ways to drive the security conversation with customers. Last month, we shared “Your New CSO” content which has been getting great reviews from the community. Based on your feedback, we've now we’ve made this content available as an eBook in 6 new languages along with a partner playbook that has best practices and templates for using this content to drive customer demand. You can download the CSO partner resources here.