Microsoft 365 makes remote collaboration easy, allowing teams to work from virtually anywhere. But convenience often comes with hidden trade-offs. If your business is relying solely on Microsoft 365’s default security settings, you may be more exposed than you think.
Let’s explore what these default settings really allow, where the gaps are, and how to close them with advanced protections like Conditional Access and our Microsoft 365 Hardening service.
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When people think about cybersecurity, they often picture complex firewalls, antivirus software, and high-tech systems. But the truth is, one of your strongest cybersecurity assets isn’t a tool or a piece of software—it’s your people.
At Carden IT Services, we understand that your team plays a crucial role in your company’s digital safety. With the right cybersecurity awareness training, employees become active defenders of your business. Without it, they can accidentally become your biggest vulnerability. Let’s look at why employee cybersecurity training is critical—and how to make it work.
Picture starting your day only to find your inbox compromised, client data exposed, and your systems locked by ransomware. The cause? A weak, reused password from one employee. It might sound extreme, but situations like this happen every day—and they’re almost always preventable.
Even with advanced cybersecurity tools in place, poor password habits remain one of the leading causes of business data breaches. This post explores what makes a password risky, the hidden costs of weak credential management, and how a password manager can transform your company’s digital security.
Let’s be honest — most people don’t give passwords the attention they deserve. They’re just one of those things we deal with to get to the real work. You pick something that’s easy to remember, maybe reuse it in a couple of places, jot it down somewhere “safe,” and move on.
And for a while… nothing bad happens. Which sort of reinforces the habit.
But here’s the thing. It’s fine until it’s not. And when it’s not, it’s often a complete mess — lost data, unauthorised access, service downtime, reputational damage. These aren’t IT problems. They’re business problems. Which means they’re your problem, too.
If you’re a business owner or managing a team, especially in an office setting, now is a really good time to take a closer look at how your team handles passwords.
Microsoft has announced that Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) will soon become mandatory for every Microsoft 365 user. Once enforced, users must verify their identity using a second method—usually through a mobile device—before they can sign in to their accounts.
As online threats grow more advanced, Microsoft is taking this step to reduce the risk of unauthorized access. Although this security upgrade offers significantly better protection, some users have voiced concerns—particularly about needing to use their personal phone numbers.
In this guide, we’ll break down how MFA works, address common questions, and explain why the Microsoft Authenticator app is the most secure and convenient way to meet these new requirements.