Looking at how technology has evolved, the cloud has certainly changed everything in terms of how we do business and what’s expected of us as a company. The cloud has created a ton of benefits and possibilities, like the promise for users to be able to work anywhere on any device. That flexibility also created several challenges. Those challenges include security, device management, and data protection.
The evolution in Microsoft mobility and cloud technology has changed everything once again with the introduction of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS) - the only enterprise mobility solution designed to help manage and protect users, devices, apps (PC or mobile), and data with a layered approach. EMS protects the gamut of apps including iOS, Android, Windows, Windows 10, and connects with 2,500+ popular SaaS apps. And it costs 58% less than standalone products from other vendors.
These are all very enticing high-level benefits, for sure, but let’s get down to the important details that really show how EMS changes everything for the better…
If login steps and sign in information are different for every device that your employees need to sign into, what generally happens? A busy and bogged down IT help desk that results in frustrated employees…to say the least. Mobile applications should help employees be more productive and Microsoft has taken a whole new approach to employee self-service and a seamless single sign-on experience.
Microsoft Azure Active Directory Premiumprovides secure single sign-on for all applications from the cloud and existing on premise environments. When employees have just one username and password to remember as well as a consistent and intuitive use experience from any device and within any application, productivity shoots way up. What does this mean? No more lost time on resetting passwords and an IT desk that can perform more strategic tasks for the business.
Even though it’s a simpler process to sign in, it doesn’t mean security has lightened up! Microsoft Identity and Access Management Solutions help IT protect access and applications with additional levels of validation such as multi-factor authentication on their own cell phone and conditional access policies. Advanced security reporting, auditing, and alerting monitors suspicious activity 24/7 and notifies you of malicious attacks and security issues immediately.
See exactly how Microsoft Cloud Identity and Access Management works - view the infographic.
The problem with mobile devices making their way into the business scene is that managers and organizations lose knowledge of where their critical data is located. Whether employees are bringing their own device (BYOD) or using the company’s devices, security and protection are top-of-mind concerns. Phones and tablet’s portability make them excellent targets for theft and being lost.
Microsoft’s new built-inMobile Device Management (MDM)can now put user minds at ease. Microsoft Intune is an MDM enhancement now included in the mobility suite that essentially provides business-grade device management, but with more comprehensive administrative features like mobile device application management across Windows, iOS, and Android as well as a simplified administration via a single management console. Intune can stand alone or can be integrated with System Center Configuration Manager, to manage devices and apps all from the cloud or from an on premise environment from a single management console.
When a device is enrolled, employees can benefit from the ability to easily install corporate apps from a self-service Company Portal and seamlessly access corporate resources with the correct security configurations automatically in place.
And when a device is unenrolled due to being lost, stolen, or retired from use, then corporate data and applications are automatically removed.
This consistent management of all mobile devices sets the stage for ultimate productivity that your employees are sure to appreciate, but it also keeps your company and business data safe. Mobility and the cloud no longer have to mean security concerns.
Protecting how users sign in and access certain apps and documentation is one thing, but protecting data from sophisticated malware and hackers is yet another area of constant security concern. Attacks and threats have become more mainstream than ever before and without a strong defense system, most companies are unfortunately at risk of losing customers and control of trade secrets or even their competitive edge. Did you know, the average cost of a data breach to a company is $3.5 million dollars? The risk is real and Microsoft answers strong with Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA).
Machine learning now makes it possible to apply behavioral analytics to uncover suspicious activity so that you can more quickly detect threats or breaches to your system. ATA is fast, it learns and adapts as your environment and risks change, it’s simple by showing an attack timeline, and it alerts you when attention is needed.
In conclusion, the cloud has changed everything, this is true. Now, Microsoft’s Enterprise Mobility Suite brings better security to the cloud as well as on mobile devices, answering the common security threats we see every day as well as alleviating the frustration of employees when having to sign on to multiple apps.
To learn more about EMS, contact Interlink at 800-900-1150 or access our on-demand webinar.
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