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Mastering Microsoft 365: Unlocking Security, Savings, and Compliance through Strategic Licensing

 

Recording Overview

In today's dynamic digital environment, understanding and staying ahead of the evolving licensing landscape is more crucial than ever. With Microsoft continually updating its licensing, businesses find themselves in the labyrinth of choices, often unaware of the potential savings and enhanced security features each license offers.

This session, titled "Navigating Microsoft 365 Licensing: Security, Savings, and Compliance," dives deep into the importance of upgrading and understanding Microsoft 365 licenses. Our Virtual Chief Information Security Officer, Stephen Hicks, will shed light on the substantial increases in security and the cost-effectiveness that certain licenses can bring.

Key areas of discussed:

  • Reasons to Upgrade: Uncover how opting for the right license can be a game-changer for your organization’s security and how it can be more economical compared to the potential damage from security breaches.

  • Complexity of Licensing: Navigate through the intricacies of Microsoft's ever-evolving licensing, and discover the array of options available, each with unique features.

  • Potential Savings and Productivity: Learn how switching to a more security-rich license can lead to significant savings and enhance productivity through features like advanced spam and phishing filters.

  • Business Owners' Involvement and Awareness: Dive into why it is imperative for business owners to be proactive, informed, and involved in licensing decisions, given the complexities and significance of these choices.

  • Trust in Recommendations: Address skepticism and understand how licensing upgrade recommendations are based on a robust framework and data from hundreds of clients.

  • Foundational Understanding: Gain insights into why, while technical account managers handle licensing, business owners should be well-versed with the foundation and importance of these decisions.

This recording is aimed at business leaders and decision-makers who are entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding their organization’s data and ensuring optimal operational efficiency. Whether you are a CEO, Director, or another senior leader, this discussion is sure to equip you with invaluable knowledge and insights.

Don’t let this opportunity to learn from industry experts slip away. Watch now to stay ahead in making informed decisions for enhanced business security and cost-effectiveness.

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Presenters

Jason Clause

Jason Clause

Sr. IT Executive @ Endsight

Jason has spent the last 18 years working in the managed IT services industry.  He has been presenting cybersecurity events for the past several years. He has a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Kent State University and is a Microsoft Certified Professional. Jason is certified by Sophos, a worldwide leader in next-generation cybersecurity. 

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Stephen Hicks

Virtual Chief Information Security Officer @ Endsight

Stephen has spent his entire professional career in the technology industry. He holds an MBA from Saint Mary's College and just over a dozen technical certifications including advanced cybersecurity certifications CISSP and CISM. He has a second-degree black belt in Shito Ryu Karate and loves to scuba and ski.

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