Managing Microsoft 365 can be challenging for mid-market businesses, especially when it comes to security, compliance, and data protection. Without a clear governance strategy, organizations risk inefficiencies, unauthorized access, and compliance violations.

This guide provides practical insights and best practices to help mid-market companies take control of their Microsoft 365 environment. Learn how Thrive can help your business manage access, enforce policies, and safeguard sensitive data while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Download now to strengthen your Microsoft 365 governance strategy.

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With the plethora of new technologies available to help boost business and personal productivity, it can be hard for IT leaders to control access and usage of these tools. But the potential risk is too great to simply open the doors to new tools. Usage policies need to be established that help employees know what is and is not allowed while setting out proper oversight and governance protocols.

Download our sample Acceptable Use policy template for a starting point as you look to create and implement robust, company-wide data governance policies and privacy protocols that make safeguarding sensitive information a priority. It’s vital to preemptively ensure that only authorized personnel have access to critical data and that stringent security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access.

Disclaimer: This policy template is meant to provide general guidelines and should only be used as a reference. It is not a legal document. It may not take into account all relevant local, state, or federal laws. Thrive does not assume any legal liability that may arise from the use of this policy.

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Stay ahead of evolving threats with Thrive’s Mid-Market Company’s Cybersecurity Guide. Tailored for growing businesses, this guide covers essential strategies to protect your IT infrastructure, avoid common security missteps, and meet compliance standards.

Learn how Thrive’s next-gen managed services deliver scalable, cost-effective solutions to safeguard your business and maintain peace of mind and ensure business growth and continuity.

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As organizations continue to embrace remote work and the use of mobile devices as work aids, securing these endpoints requires robust solutions like DNS filtering, which protects users regardless of their location.

Download our DNS: The New Perimeter Guide to better understand the different types of DNS filtering, how it can help protect your business, and make your workplace a more productive environment.

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The convergence of cybersecurity and cloud security is particularly relevant for portfolio companies, as they operate within the broader ecosystem of their parent investment firms. Any cybersecurity breach or data compromise within a portfolio company can not only impact its own operations but also reverberate throughout the investment portfolio, affecting investor confidence, valuation, and long-term strategic objectives.

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Patching directly remediates software vulnerabilities, ensuring your IT systems remain secure. Regular patching, usually on a monthly cycle, is crucial for preventing unwanted cybersecurity breaches.

Having a Patching and Vulnerability Management Plan in place will put you ahead of cyber criminals and better safeguard your organization’s IT stack. With Thrive’s Patching and Vulnerability Management Services Guide, you can feel confident that your organization is in great hands.

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Plan ahead to stay ahead. Cyber threats are everywhere, and in today’s digital landscape, it’s imperative to stay on top of your technology stack. Ensuring that your organization has a strong plan in place for when a cyber incident occurs can save you time and money.

Having an Incident Response Plan in place will put you ahead of bad actors and better safeguard your organization’s sensitive data. With Thrive’s Incident Response Planning Guide, you can feel confident that your organization is in great hands.

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Business and IT leaders must approach the integration of Copilot and similar AI solutions with extreme caution and foresight. The allure of enhanced productivity and innovation must be balanced against the inherent risks posed by these powerful tools.

Download our sample AI policy template for a starting point as you look to create and implement robust, company-wide data governance policies and privacy protocols that make safeguarding sensitive information a priority. It’s vital to preemptively ensure that only authorized personnel have access to critical data and that stringent security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access.

Disclaimer: This policy template is meant to provide general guidelines and should only be used as a reference. It is not a legal document. It may not take into account all relevant local, state, or federal laws. Thrive does not assume any legal liability that may arise from the use of this policy.

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The convergence of cybersecurity and cloud security is particularly relevant for portfolio companies, as they operate within the broader ecosystem of their parent investment firms. Any cybersecurity breach or data compromise within a portfolio company can not only impact its own operations but also reverberate throughout the investment portfolio, affecting investor confidence, valuation, and long-term strategic objectives.

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The increased threats to the IT infrastructure of legal firms has left the industry scrambling for a robust and effective solution to thwart bad actors. Legal firms’ ethical responsibility to maintain attorney-client privilege is at stake, which cyber criminals know and often use to their advantage when conducting ransomware, phishing, and other attacks that can get them access to the overwhelming amount of sensitive information that is housed within legal firms’ databases.

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