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Everything you need to know about Microsoft Cloud App Security

Keeping your data secure is more important now than ever

Purpose built security for cloud applications
Cloud App Security has been developed with modern IT needs and architecture in mind. It’s designed to be used with the cloud and features intelligent and adaptive functionality built for the modern workplace – whether you’re remote, hybrid or office-based.
Easy integration with essential tools
Cloud App Security works seamlessly with countless essential business tools and services that most organisations already use as an integral part of their processes. Connect Cloud App Security to Salesforce, Dropbox, the G Suite, Google Cloud, AWS and more.
Increased visibility for added assurance
Cloud App Security’s innovative data collection tools allow you more visibility and transparency over your cyber security than ever. The platform collects data on many Software as a Service (SaaS) apps, and translates this into easy to read, live dashboards so you always have visibility and control over your business activity.
Compliance and regulatory requirement management
Make sure you and your organisation remain totally compliant with ay industry, geographical or other regulations. From ISO 27001 to GDPR, Cloud App Security will help your business follow the rules, monitor activity, secure sensitive information and avoid costly fines or outages.

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What is Microsoft Cloud App Security?

Microsoft Cloud App Security is a cloud access security broker (CASB) that adds specific cloud based security and additional safety features to your business network. Cloud App Security offers functions that work as a firewall, monitoring system, user authenticator and cyber security threat protection.

With Cloud App Security you’ll have increased visibility and control over the apps on your business network, as well as how they’re being used and what sensitive information or company data they have access to. You’ll also have the ability to set up controlling access to data, monitor compliance regulations and have an overview of users’ activity on the company network.

Office 365 Cloud App Security monitors sign-in security for the Office 365 platform, and also provides access to permission setting, threat detection for Office 365 apps, and the ability to monitor usage.

At Valto, we’ve been working with Microsoft for years, and are official Double Gold Microsoft Partners. We have set up Office 365 and Microsoft 365 for countless businesses and have real world experience in configuring Cloud App Security. Our team will get to know your business and its requirements, and can talk you through the benefits and considerations of Cloud App Security. Then, we can create a custom migration service to set up your cyber security system, and provide Office 365 training, hacking prevention and more.

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What does Microsoft Cloud App Security do?

So, how can Microsoft Cloud App Security help your business, and what does it do exactly? Just some of the things you can do with the service include:

Implement advanced threat protection for cyber security attacks
Integrate security features with third party cloud app APIs including Dropbox, Azure, Salesforce and more
Monitor network usage and see which apps and programs have access to your data
Set and manage access rules and processes
Control data usage and shareability
Regulatory control – monitor your compliance with GDPR and more

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Office 365 Cloud App Security

As the name suggests, the Office 365 Cloud Security platform provides an added layer of protection for users of Office 365 (and Microsoft 365), using existing Microsoft 365 Data Loss Prevention (DLP) protocol.

With Office 365 Cloud App Security, you can:

Control access and usage levels of various Microsoft Office 365 apps
Manage permissions for user accounts
Create activity and privacy policies for Office 365 users across your network
Set up alerts to warn you about any high risk suspicious activity in real time
Benefit from visibility into Shadow IT applications with similar functionality to Office 365
View threat detection for Office 365 apps
Set up cloud platform security for Azure

Valto’s Office 365 team can set up Cloud App Security across your organisation’s network, and get you controlling access, sensitive information, user activities and threat protection. With our service, you can be sure you’ve covered all your bases and have enough cyber protection in place to combat any threats, breakdowns or data breaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Microsoft Cloud App Security?

Microsoft Cloud App Security is a type of cloud access security broker (CASB). Businesses get increased visibility and control over Software as a Service (SaaS) apps being used on their network, along with many other activity and usage levels.

How do I access Windows Cloud App Security?

To enable Cloud App Security in Office 365, you’ll either need to purchase the add on, or have an E5 license.

How much does Microsoft Cloud App Security cost?

Microsoft Cloud App Security is charged on a subscription basis, per user. The E3 subscription version costs £8 per user, per month (not including VAT). The E5 subscription version costs £12.40 per month (not including VAT).

As part of our Office 365 service, Valto’s Microsoft experts can recommend the best Microsoft subscription and cloud discovery/threat protection combination for your budget. Our packages are completely customisable, so you only pay for what you need – whether that’s initial advice, guidance, or ongoing support with Cloud App Security and more.

How to enable Cloud App Security

If you have a subscription, to turn on the alert and monitoring functions in Cloud App Security, head to the Office 365 Security and Compliance Portal. From here, navigate to the Alerts section, click ‘Manage advanced alerts’, and select the options you wish to enable. The Office 365 specific Cloud App Security functions are added when you choose the Office 365 Cloud App Security service, which you can navigate to through the portal.

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Everything you need to know about Microsoft Cloud App Security

Purpose built security for cloud applications

Easy integration with essential tools

Increased visibility for added assurance

Compliance and regulatory requirement management

Contact our Office 365 Experts

What is Microsoft Cloud App Security?

What does Microsoft Cloud App Security do?

Office 365 Cloud App Security

Frequently Asked Questions

To get started with Valto and take your business to the next level, get in touch with our team today

What Our Customers Are Saying

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