Secure IT Infrastructure
Protecting your Microsoft 365 environment is not just a best practice—it’s essential. At CTP, we deliver a comprehensive, proactive security strategy built on Microsoft’s recommended baselines, hardened configurations, and tailored deployment policies. We combine enterprise-grade security controls with flexible implementation that aligns with your organization’s productivity needs and risk profile.
CTP’s solutions integrate Microsoft’s latest security frameworks, including the Microsoft 365 Security Baselines and Security Compliance Toolkit, helping you stay one step ahead of evolving cyber threats.
Our Security Services
Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
CTP implements enterprise-grade MFA across all user accounts in your Microsoft 365 environment. We enforce identity verification through secure methods such as mobile authenticator apps, SMS codes, and biometric prompts—greatly reducing the risk of compromised credentials. We align your configuration with Microsoft’s baseline recommendations, ensuring secure sign-in without user friction.
Apply Conditional Access Policies
We configure dynamic Conditional Access policies to grant or block access based on contextual factors like user role, device compliance, geographic location, sign-in risk, and application sensitivity. These intelligent access rules, based on Microsoft’s security baseline strategy, form the backbone of Zero Trust architecture—ensuring that every access request is explicitly verified and contextually validated.
Set Microsoft Defender to Guard Against Phishing and Malware
CTP configures Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to deliver multi-layered threat protection against phishing, malware, ransomware, and malicious links. We apply Microsoft’s security baseline settings and use the Security Compliance Toolkit to deploy pre-configured Group Policy Objects (GPOs) that block macros, disable legacy file formats, and restrict vulnerable scripting capabilities. Key safeguards include:
- Real-time scanning of email attachments and URLs
- Anti-spoofing and impersonation protection
- Automated investigation and response workflows
- Enforcement of signed macro execution only
Enable Secure File Sharing
CTP sets up SharePoint and OneDrive policies for secure collaboration without compromising control. We enforce access restrictions such as authenticated external sharing, expiration dates on shared links, and download limits. Our approach adheres to Microsoft’s recommendations for information protection, with optional integration of sensitivity labels and DLP (Data Loss Prevention) where needed.
Set Up Identity Protection
We deploy Azure Active Directory Identity Protection to detect unusual sign-in behavior, flag risky users, and block compromised identities in real time. Our configurations include risk-based access policies, password change requirements for at-risk users, and automation of response actions to strengthen identity integrity throughout the environment.
Configure Secure Mobile Access
CTP ensures secure access to Microsoft 365 apps on mobile devices using Microsoft Intune. We implement Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application Management (MAM) policies to control access, enforce encryption, restrict copy/paste behavior, and enable remote wipe capabilities. These settings ensure that corporate data is protected on both company-owned and personal (BYOD) devices.
Monitor Audit Logs and User Activity
CTP activates and customizes Microsoft 365’s auditing and logging features for visibility and compliance. We monitor key user and admin activity across Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, and Azure AD. Logs are reviewed regularly to detect anomalies, fulfill compliance reporting requirements, and meet internal audit demands. We can also configure alert policies for real-time threat awareness and incident response.
Implement Microsoft 365 Security Baselines with the Security Compliance Toolkit
Going beyond individual configurations, CTP leverages Microsoft’s Security Compliance Toolkit to implement the latest Microsoft 365 Apps security baselines—published biannually by Microsoft. These baselines contain preconfigured Group Policy Objects (GPOs), reports, and templates aligned with industry best practices.
CTP can help you:
- Analyze your existing GPOs and compare them to Microsoft’s recommendations
- Apply baseline configurations such as:
- Blocking Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)
- Preventing use of legacy file formats
- Disabling legacy JScript in Internet Zones
- Enforcing macro signing to block unsigned scripts
- Deploy custom GPOs through Active Directory or locally using PowerShell scripts
- Interpret and tailor security recommendations using the detailed Excel-based policy reference provided in the toolkit
By applying and customizing these baselines, CTP ensures your Microsoft 365 environment is hardened against known threats—without sacrificing operational flexibility.
