Enhancing Email Security and IT Efficiency with Microsoft 365 and BEAK

iLink Digital helped the client strengthen its Microsoft 365 environment by implementing advanced security policies, integrating BEAK for real-time monitoring, and automating IT workflows. As a result, they strengthened security, reduced cyber risks, improved efficiency, and built a future-ready cloud framework.

Industry

Advertising

Company Size

11-50 Employees

Headquarters

California, United States

Client Overview

Our client is a fast-growing digital media and entertainment company that relies heavily on cloud-based collaboration tools and email communications to run its daily operations. With a distributed workforce and increasing reliance on digital channels, the company needed a robust security and IT support framework to safeguard sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted business operations.

Challenges

The client faced rising cybersecurity and IT operational challenges that were impacting efficiency and security posture:

• Frequent Phishing and Malware Attacks: High volume of spam, phishing attempts, and malware delivered via email.
• Inadequate Threat Detection: Lack of real-time monitoring left the IT environment vulnerable to Business Email Compromise (BEC) and targeted attacks.
• Manual, Inefficient IT Processes: Time-consuming administration, fragmented help desk support, and limited visibility into server health.
• High Risk of Security Breaches: Limited security policies and lack of consolidated monitoring increased exposure to vulnerabilities.
• Compliance and Governance Gaps: Absence of centralized policy enforcement across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.

Solution

iLink Digital partnered with the client to design and implement a comprehensive Microsoft 365 and BEAK-powered IT security strategy, ensuring end-to-end protection, automation, and operational efficiency.

• Microsoft Defender for Office 365 & Intune Plan 2: Strengthened policy enforcement, anti-phishing, anti-spam, and advanced malware protection.
• BEAK AI for Security Monitoring: Enabled vulnerability assessment, automated patching, and real-time threat alerts with predictive intelligence.
• Advanced Email Protection Policies: Configured safeguards including Anti-Phishing, Anti-Spam, Safe Links, Safe Attachments, and Anti-Malware.
• Centralized ITSM Integration: Connected email, Teams channels, and ITSM workflows for streamlined issue tracking and faster resolution.
• Azure Security Assessments: Identified and remediated risks across Microsoft 365 and Azure subscriptions.
• Global IT Support Model: Combined onsite and offshore support for helpdesk, server administration, and continuous monitoring.

Business Outcome

Stronger Security Posture

Microsoft 365 score boosted from 46% to 80.18%, ensuring higher compliance and protection.

Comprehensive Safeguards

45+ security policies deployed across Microsoft 365 to minimize cyber risks.

Threat Mitigation

Advanced filtering blocked phishing, spam, and malware before reaching users.

Operational Efficiency

Automated workflows and centralized IT support cut resolution times and reduced manual effort.

Resilient Infrastructure

Critical vulnerabilities remediated, reinforcing IT stability.

Future-Ready Security

Actionable Azure recommendations positioned the client for long-term scalability and protection.

Conclusion

By leveraging Microsoft 365 Security solutions and BEAK AI, the client successfully transformed its IT security and support operations. The solution not only strengthened defenses against phishing and malware but also streamlined IT management, reducing administrative overhead and improving response times. With a fortified cloud environment and scalable governance framework, the client is now better equipped to safeguard its operations and support future growth.