Transform Learning with Microsoft 365 Education

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Digital Transformation and Security Modernization Using Microsoft 365

The College successfully transitioned from legacy on-premises infrastructure to a fully cloud-based environment using Microsoft 365, enabling a secure, collaborative, and modern digital workspace for both students and staff.

Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Deployed Microsoft Defender for Office 365 across all staff accounts to provide advanced protection against phishing, malware, and other email-borne threats. This included configuring:

Safe Attachments to scan and detonate suspicious files in a secure environment

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Anti-phishing and anti-malware policies

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Threat Investigation and Response Tools to monitor and act on potential risks

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Safe Links to protect users from malicious URLs in real time.

These measures significantly enhanced the College’s email security posture and safeguarded sensitive communications.

Microsoft Intune – Device and Application Management

Implemented Microsoft Intune to manage and secure devices used by students and faculty. Key actions included:

Enrolling institutional mobile devices and iPads for centralized management

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Defining compliance policies to ensure only secure, up-to-date devices access College resources

Applying application protection policies to safeguard data on both managed and personal (BYOD) devices

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This ensured consistent security standards across all endpoints, while supporting flexible learning and teaching environments.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Rolled out Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across all Windows-based devices to strengthen endpoint security. The deployment featured:

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) for real-time threat monitoring

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Automated investigation and remediation to reduce response times

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Integration with Microsoft 365 Defender for a unified security ecosystem

This provided comprehensive visibility and control over device health and threat activity.

Secure Authentication and Conditional Access

Enhanced identity and access management by implementing:

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These measures were applied across the student and staff population to ensure secure, seamless access to College resources.

Conditional Access policies to enforce access controls based on user location, device compliance, and risk level

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Passwordless authentication using FIDO2 security keys and passkeys

SharePoint Online Migration

Migrated all data from legacy file servers to SharePoint Online, establishing a structured and accessible document management system. The migration included:

Creation of a centralized hub site with department-specific sub-sites

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Configuration of document libraries, metadata, and permissions

Elimination of VPN dependency, enabling secure access from any location

This transformation improved collaboration, document discoverability, and remote access capabilities.

BYOD Security for Mobile Devices

Introduced app protection policies for staff using personal mobile devices (BYOD). These policies ensured:

Secure access to organizational data without compromising personal privacy

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Protection of email, documents, and Microsoft 365 apps on unmanaged devices

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This approach balanced security with user flexibility, supporting a modern and mobile workforce.