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Zero Trust in practice – for businesses without an in-house security team

Zero Trust sounds like something for large companies. But you can adopt the principles step by step, using tools many businesses already have.

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What does Zero Trust mean?

In short: No sign-in, device, or network is trusted by default. Every access request is evaluated based on who the user is, which device they're using, and the level of risk – every time.

Three steps that make the biggest impact

The first step is strong authentication for everyone. The second is allowing only managed, up-to-date devices to access your business data. The third is giving users – and administrators – only the access they actually need.

The tools are already in place

With Microsoft 365 Business Premium, businesses already have Entra ID with Conditional Access, Intune for device management, and Defender for Business. What's often missing isn't the tools – it's the setup and the ongoing follow-up.

What we recommend

  • Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users, with no exceptions
  • Allow only managed devices to access business data
  • Remove standing administrator privileges
  • Follow up on risky sign-ins on an ongoing basis

How we can help

Security and complianceEntra ID, Defender, and Purview.IT operations with iqonic CareOne partner for your entire Microsoft environment.

Wondering what this means for your organization? Let's talk.

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