--- title: SecureSky Insights | Cloud Security Blog (5) description: "Cybersecurity industry insights covering Microsoft security updates, threat intelligence analysis, cloud protection and enterprise risk management topics\n (5)" --- [![SecureSky](https://blog.securesky.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Securesky_March2022/images/SecureSkyLogo-01.png?width=500&height=500&name=SecureSkyLogo-01.png "SecureSky")](https://securesky.com/) - [What We Do](https://securesky.com/security-services/) - Assessment and Deployment Services - [Cloud Security Assessment](https://securesky.com/security-services/cloud-security-assessment/) - [Application Security Assessment](https://securesky.com/security-services/application-security-architecture/) - [Penetration Testing](https://securesky.com/security-services/penetration-testing/) - [Application Architecture Services](https://securesky.com/security-services/application-architecture-services/) - [Microsoft Security (XDR) Deployment](https://securesky.com/security-services/microsoft-security-deployment/) - [Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) Deployment](https://securesky.com/security-services/microsoft-sentinel/) - Security Posture Management (CSPM/SSPM) - [Active Protection Platform Overview](https://securesky.com/cloud-security-posture-management/) - [Active Protection Platform Technology](https://securesky.com/security-services/active-protection-platform-technology/) - Managed XDR Services - [Managed XDR Services Overview](https://securesky.com/security-services/microsoft-sentinel/#XDR) - [BEC/ATO Incident Response](https://securesky.com/security-services/business-email-compromise-response/) - [About Us](https://securesky.com/about-us/) - [Why SecureSky](https://securesky.com/about-us/) - [Leadership](https://securesky.com/leadership/) - [Careers](https://securesky.com/careers/) - [Partners](https://securesky.com/about-us/partners/) - [Resources](https://securesky.com/resources/) - [Recent News](https://securesky.com/securesky-news/) - [Datasheets](https://securesky.com/resources/datasheets/) - [eBooks](https://securesky.com/resources/ebooks/) - [Blog](https://blog.securesky.com) - [Contact Us](https://securesky.com/contact-us/) - [Log In](https://portal.securesky.com/login) - [What We Do](https://securesky.com/security-services/) - Assessment and Deployment Services - [Cloud Security Assessment](https://securesky.com/security-services/cloud-security-assessment/) - [Application Security Assessment](https://securesky.com/security-services/application-security-architecture/) - [Penetration Testing](https://securesky.com/security-services/penetration-testing/) - [Application Architecture Services](https://securesky.com/security-services/application-architecture-services/) - [Microsoft Security (XDR) Deployment](https://securesky.com/security-services/microsoft-security-deployment/) - [Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) Deployment](https://securesky.com/security-services/microsoft-sentinel/) - Security Posture Management (CSPM/SSPM) - [Active Protection Platform Overview](https://securesky.com/cloud-security-posture-management/) - [Active Protection Platform Technology](https://securesky.com/security-services/active-protection-platform-technology/) - Managed XDR Services - [Managed XDR Services Overview](https://securesky.com/security-services/microsoft-sentinel/#XDR) - [BEC/ATO Incident Response](https://securesky.com/security-services/business-email-compromise-response/) - [About Us](https://securesky.com/about-us/) - [Why SecureSky](https://securesky.com/about-us/) - [Leadership](https://securesky.com/leadership/) - [Careers](https://securesky.com/careers/) - [Partners](https://securesky.com/about-us/partners/) - [Resources](https://securesky.com/resources/) - [Recent News](https://securesky.com/securesky-news/) - [Datasheets](https://securesky.com/resources/datasheets/) - [eBooks](https://securesky.com/resources/ebooks/) - [Blog](https://blog.securesky.com) - [Contact Us](https://securesky.com/contact-us/) - [Log In](https://portal.securesky.com/login) ## SecureSky Insights # SecureSky Insights: Security Strategies, Trends, and Best Practices [![sentinel siem](https://blog.securesky.com/hubfs/Blog-03.png)](https://blog.securesky.com/why-sentinel) ## [Microsoft Sentinel SIEM: Cloud Security Operations](https://blog.securesky.com/why-sentinel) Since its introduction in 2019, Microsoft Sentinel has quickly become a frontrunner in the cloud-native SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation,... [![bec attacks, security posture management](https://blog.securesky.com/hubfs/Blog-04.png)](https://blog.securesky.com/why-bec-and-ransomware-are-successful) ## [Why Ransomware & BEC Attacks Succeed: Key Reasons](https://blog.securesky.com/why-bec-and-ransomware-are-successful) In 2021, the cybersecurity landscape witnessed an alarming rise in ransomware attacks, occurring at a staggering rate of every 11 seconds. This uptick is not just in frequency; the financial stakes... [![](https://blog.securesky.com/hubfs/Blog-05.png)](https://blog.securesky.com/implementing-foundational-security-controls-for-every-office-365-environment-0-1) ## [Office 365 Security Controls Setup and Hardening](https://blog.securesky.com/implementing-foundational-security-controls-for-every-office-365-environment-0-1) The shift to remote work has accelerated the adoption of collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams, often outpacing the necessary security considerations. This rapid deployment, coupled with an... [![online safety](https://blog.securesky.com/hubfs/Blog-06.png)](https://blog.securesky.com/tis-the-season-for-online-safety) ## [Holiday Online Safety: Avoid Scams & Cyber Threats](https://blog.securesky.com/tis-the-season-for-online-safety) The COVID-19 pandemic has not only reshaped our daily lives but also opened new avenues for cybercriminals to exploit our generosity and quest for holiday deals. With the holiday season expected... [![](https://blog.securesky.com/hubfs/Picture1-png.png)](https://blog.securesky.com/implementing-foundational-security-controls-for-every-office-365-environment-0) ## [Azure Sentinel for Office 365 Security Monitoring Guide](https://blog.securesky.com/implementing-foundational-security-controls-for-every-office-365-environment-0) In today's digital workspace, safeguarding user accounts in Office 365 against compromises is a critical challenge for organizations. Azure Sentinel, Microsoft's premier cloud-native SIEM platform,... [![Office 365 security controls](https://blog.securesky.com/hubfs/Blog-08.png)](https://blog.securesky.com/implementing-foundational-security-controls-for-every-office-365-environment) ## [Office 365 Security Controls That Matter - Securesky](https://blog.securesky.com/implementing-foundational-security-controls-for-every-office-365-environment) In our preceding discussion, we delved into the critical importance of the 12 Foundational Security Controls essential for safeguarding every Office 365 environment against threats such as Business... [![Office 365 Security Controls](https://blog.securesky.com/hubfs/Blog-09.png)](https://blog.securesky.com/foundational-security-controls-for-every-office-365-environment) ## [Essential Office 365 Security Controls & Best Practices](https://blog.securesky.com/foundational-security-controls-for-every-office-365-environment) In the wake of a shifting global workforce towards remote operations, the reliance on cloud-based services has surged. As Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlighted, the digital landscape has... [![ms sentinel](https://blog.securesky.com/hubfs/Azure%20Sentinel%20-%20Monitoring%20Image.png)](https://blog.securesky.com/microsoft-sentinel-monitoring-audio/video-conferencing-software) ## [Microsoft Sentinel Monitoring for Teams & Zoom Security](https://blog.securesky.com/microsoft-sentinel-monitoring-audio/video-conferencing-software) In the current digital era, where remote work has become the norm, the security of audio/video conferencing software is paramount. Following up on SecureSky's "Top 10 Audio/Video Conferencing... 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