--- title: Security Posture Management for Microsoft 365 description: Protect Microsoft 365 with advanced security posture management tools. Monitor threats, assess risks, and ensure compliance for Office 365 cyber security. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/platform/security-posture-management/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- Acronis Cyber Platform # Security Posture Management for Microsoft 365 [Try it free](https://www.acronis.com/en/trial/) [How to buy](https://www.acronis.com/en/platform/security-posture-management/#buy) ![Image 2: Per-tenant security posture dashboards in the Acronis Cyber Platform console](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/c20b1e6bf21b4301037d7f10cf998393.png) [![Image 3: Badge](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/1922fc155472fb6609d1030c62bca4ea.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/acronis-ai/) Looking for help? ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How can I enhance my Microsoft 365 cybersecurity? Enhancing cybersecurity for Microsoft 365 involves adopting best practices such as using multi-factor authentication (MFA), regularly updating configurations to comply with security standards and deploying advanced security posture management tools. These tools enable proactive risk detection, continuous monitoring and automated responses to vulnerabilities, ensuring comprehensive protection for Microsoft 365 environments. ### What are security posture management tools and why are they important for MSPs? Security posture management tools help MSPs assess, monitor and improve the security configuration of IT environments. For MSPs managing multiple Microsoft 365 clients, these tools are essential for maintaining high security standards, identifying and remediating potential risks and streamlining compliance across tenants. They provide visibility, automation and efficiency that are crucial for scalable service delivery. ### What do Microsoft 365 monitoring tools track? Microsoft 365 monitoring tools track a variety of elements including user activity, sign-in patterns, data access, security configurations and baseline deviations. These tools provide insights into potential security incidents, changes to configurations and compliance adherence, enabling MSPs to respond quickly to threats or policy violations. ### What features should the best Office 365 monitoring tools have? The best Office 365 monitoring tools should include multitenant management, real-time monitoring, automated alerts for baseline deviations, customizable security baselines, automated and manual remediation capabilities and seamless integration with other RMM and PSA systems. These features ensure that MSPs can efficiently manage security and respond swiftly to incidents. ### How can businesses improve threat management in Microsoft 365? Businesses can improve threat management by using advanced security posture management solutions that go beyond built-in Microsoft tools. Key practices include setting up comprehensive threat detection and response protocols, using automated risk remediation and applying continuous monitoring to identify and address vulnerabilities as they arise. ### What are best practices for improving Microsoft 365 cloud security? Best practices for improving Microsoft 365 cloud security include implementing MFA, regularly updating access permissions, adhering to zero trust principles, monitoring user activity for suspicious behavior and using third-party tools to provide comprehensive security posture management. Continuous training for staff and updating policies to align with evolving threats are also key strategies for robust cloud security. 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Follow the instructions at the [Technical Support Site](https://www.acronis.com/en/support/providers/backup-cloud/) to get prompt support by phone, chat or e-mail. ## Enable efficient and best-practice delivery of Microsoft 365 security posture management services Acronis Security Posture Management for Microsoft 365 (part of [Acronis RMM](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/rmm-solution/)) empowers MSPs of any cybersecurity expertise level to provide robust protection to multiple clients at the Microsoft 365 tenant level from a single console. It reduces human labor costs by making complex security and user management tasks manageable for nonsenior technicians and identifies more security risks compared to traditional audit methods. * [Datasheet PDF, 0.5 MB](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/acronis-security-posture-management-for-microsoft-365/ "Datasheet") ![Image 4: Enable efficient and best-practice delivery of Microsoft 365 security posture management services](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/91115b892bff67f12c3b89f89b73591b.png) Microsoft 365 Security Posture Management | Acronis RMM | Acronis… 8:16 [Microsoft 365 Security Posture Management | Acronis RMM | Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud) Demo Series (8:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE_nFm_uTh0) ## Why MSPs need a specialized solution for delivering Microsoft 365 security posture management ### Microsoft’s built-in tools fall short for MSPs Delivering Microsoft 365 management services without specialized solutions is nearly impossible for MSPs. Microsoft’s built-in functionalities are not designed with MSPs in mind and lack critical features such as multitenancy, making the management and monitoring of multiple clients a significant operational challenge. ### MSPs need purpose-built Microsoft 365 solutions Microsoft 365 security management requires purpose-built solutions to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. MSPs need best practices, multitenancy and other functionalities to avoid costly inefficiencies and improve productivity. ## Enable efficient and best-practice delivery of Microsoft 365 security posture management services to your clients ### Establish and sell Microsoft 365 management services The immature SaaS management domain lacks established best practices, making it challenging to define and package Microsoft 365 security services for master service agreements (MSAs). ### Centralize multitenant management Since MSPs manage Microsoft 365 tenants of multiple clients, they need to log in to different tenants and switch between consoles constantly, which hinders technician performance. MSPs need to manage all Microsoft 365 tenants for all clients from a single console. ### Simplify complex tasks for non-senior technicians There are complex tasks, such as risk remediation or user offboarding, that are traditionally handled by more senior technicians, who are expensive and scarce. Acronis simplifies these tasks and makes them manageable for less experienced technicians. ### Enhance risk detection Built-in security methods often overlook complex vulnerabilities, leaving MSPs and their clients with undetected risks. Acronis provides immediate insight into previously undetected risks upon onboarding a new tenant, typically revealing 8–9 new vulnerabilities. ### Ensure always-on protection and minimize exposure windows Continuous monitoring of baseline deviations and automatic risk remediation enable MSPs to bypass costly manual security audits, gain peace of mind by ensuring new risks are foreseen and minimize vulnerability windows by automatically closing the gaps. ### Showcase service proof and enhance client trust MSPs struggle to demonstrate full security to clients since achieving a 100% Secure Score in Microsoft 365 is almost impossible. MSPs need to provide comprehensive 'green' security reports to eliminate client anxiety and maintain trust. ## Useful resources ![Image 5: Microsoft 365 under attack: Identity and control plane threats](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/3b0e5ec9bc930c005aa40549d70d8067.png) EBook ### [Microsoft 365 under attack: Identity and control plane threats](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/microsoft-365-under-attack-identity-and-control-plane-threats/) Learn how modern attackers bypass traditional defenses — and how to stop them. ![Image 6: Microsoft 365 identity and control-plane attacks](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/25c492d571ab38d64bbdb29c5d34f1f1.png) Checklist ### [Microsoft 365 identity and control-plane attacks](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/microsoft-365-identity-and-control-plane-attacks/) Learn how to protect Microsoft 365 tenants from attacks that bypass endpoints. ![Image 7: Microsoft 365 posture gaps are attack paths MSPs need to close](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/60b43dfb9eef441d5242f307f2a16c9b.png) Blog ### [Microsoft 365 posture gaps are attack paths MSPs need to close](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/microsoft-365-posture-gaps-are-attack-paths-msps-need-to-close-now/) Now you can find those weak paths before attackers do. ## Included Microsoft 365 management features ### Multitenant Microsoft 365 management Manage all Microsoft 365 tenants for all clients efficiently from a single web console. ### Security posture best practice baselines Access a set of predefined security baselines for both Microsoft 365 tenants and Intune-managed endpoints aligned with best practices. ### On-demand security posture audits Instantly scan onboarded tenants against best practice baselines and perform Microsoft 365 security gap analysis whenever needed. ### Alerts about baseline deviations Receive instant alerts on newly discovered threats and user changes, helping you to quickly respond to hidden attacks and risky misconfigurations. ### Microsoft 365 user onboarding Quickly set up new users with the required Microsoft licenses, admin roles, group memberships, mailbox settings and more. ### Microsoft 365 user offboarding Simplify the complex offboarding process, which includes revoking sign-in sessions, resetting passwords, removing licenses, converting to shared mailboxes and ensuring legal compliance with litigation holds. ### Continuous monitoring of security posture vs. baselines Eliminate repetitive audits and ensure peace of mind with 24/7 automatic detection of new risks. ### Automatic and manual remediation of security risks Quickly address risks with simplified remediation actions directly from the Acronis console, with both manual intervention and automatic remediations upon detection. ### Integration with Acronis and third-party PSAs Natively integrates with [Acronis Automation](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/psa-solution/) and third-party PSAs. Visit the full list of PSA and RMM integrations in our [application catalogue](https://solutions.acronis.com/). ### Security posture reports in PDF Generate detailed client reports outlining compliance summaries and trends, and showcase service proof. ### Baseline templates Build, customize and manage reusable baseline templates to tailor and standardize security management across all customer tenants. ## A closer look at Microsoft 365 management functionalities ![Image 8: Per-tenant security posture dashboards in the Acronis Cyber Platform console](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/c20b1e6bf21b4301037d7f10cf998393.png) Per-tenant security posture dashboards in the Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud) console ![Image 9: Baseline management on a client level](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/8b053aa0d82cb50a54a42db3a92d8501.png) Baseline management on a client level ![Image 10: Baseline details and applying baseline configurations](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/76b53c3cf8bf54cef2f39c76366b0861.png) Baseline details and applying baseline configurations ![Image 11: User management](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/99bc459dad42711f1d1efd7d988d14d9.png) User management ![Image 12: User onboarding](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/94c062b33b9d1d37d4ee55f8cc62dc70.png) User onboarding ![Image 13: User offboarding](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/886e4cef30142302da946998c8a2565f.png) User offboarding ![Image 14: Enabling auto-remediation](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/e24578572d30a6274c7bb6b9b4abb398.png) Enabling auto-remediation ## How to buy Acronis Security Posture Management Monthly usage ### Service Providers * **License**: Acronis Security Posture Management * **Deployment**: Cyber Platform cloud service [Calculate pricing](https://www.acronis.com/en/msp/pricing-calculator/) [Get a demo](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/demo/) Through IT provider ### IT Departments * **License**: Acronis Security Posture Management through a service provider * **Deployment**: Cyber Platform cloud service [Find IT provider](https://www.acronis.com/en/partners/locator/) [Contact sales](https://www.acronis.com/en/contact-sales/) ## Industry-focused solutions for MSP success ![Image 15: Manufacturing](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/456943237245e74aa037df881ab5fed0.png) ### Manufacturing Protect manufacturing environments from cyberthreats, unplanned downtime and operational disruptions. Acronis helps MSPs secure production systems, safeguard critical data and keep operations running. * [Win manufacturing clients](https://www.acronis.com/en/lp/manufacturing-msp/) ![Image 16: Health care](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/a2f7b46366365965baaaffbb4faec030.png) ### Health care Help health care organizations protect sensitive patient data, maintain regulatory compliance and ensure continuous access to critical systems. Acronis delivers cyber protection designed to support secure, reliable patient care. * [Win health care clients](https://www.acronis.com/en/lp/healthcare-msp-eu/) ## Protected 365: 7-in-1 Microsoft 365 protection Acronis Email Archiving for Microsoft 365 is part of Acronis Protected 365, which includes Backup & Recovery, Email Security, Collaboration Security, Security Posture Management, Security Awareness Training, Email Archiving and XDR Integration. [Learn more](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/ultimate-365/) ![Image 17](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/99fca22207088f7758999d398aa168d9.png) 0:42 [Video (0:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0F0BrtsExE) ## 23 data centers in Europe — part of Acronis’ global network of 50+ locations worldwide Acronis operates a global network of cloud data centers designed to deliver a high level of safety, security, and accessibility. [Browse locations](https://www.acronis.com/en/data-centers/) ![Image 18: 23 data centers in Europe — part of Acronis’ global network of 50+ locations worldwide](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/244814708b143a297934355dd4eaf38a.png) Industry recognition [![Image 19: Canalys recognizes Acronis for rapid growth and momentum in the RMM and PSA markets](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/515dad295e9bf259197507c61ed56bed.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/canalys-recognizes-acronis-rapid-growth-and-momentum-in-the-rmm-and-psa-markets/) [Canalys recognizes Acronis for rapid growth and momentum in the RMM and PSA markets](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/canalys-recognizes-acronis-rapid-growth-and-momentum-in-the-rmm-and-psa-markets/)