Microsoft 365 Security Accelerator

Turn on the security you already own. Fast, consistent, and aligned to best practice.

Rapid deployment of high‑impact Microsoft 365 controls
Reduce risk and complexity using existing licences
Establish a strong security baseline across identity, access, and data
Create a clear foundation for ongoing security maturity

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What is Microsoft 365 Security Accelerator?

A focused engagement that enables and configures essential and advanced Microsoft 365 (M365) security features - such as MFA, Conditional Access, Information Protection, and Defender - to deliver immediate protection, reduce complexity, and maximise the value of your existing investment.

Why choose M365 Security Accelerator from boxxe?

We help you realise security value quickly by activating the right Microsoft 365 controls in the right order — minimising disruption and operational overhead.

Accelerated time‑to‑value

Enable integrated controls at pace to close common gaps without waiting for new tooling or long projects.

Use what you already own

Leverage built‑in features and entitlements to achieve robust protection with little to no additional licensing spend.

Consistency across your tenant

Apply a standardised baseline for identity, access, and data so policies work together, not in silos.

Lower operational noise

Tuned, integrated controls reduce incidents, helpdesk calls, and alert fatigue.

Benefits of M365 Security Accelerator

Getting the basics right delivers significant risk reduction. By configuring Microsoft’s integrated stack, you gain stronger identity protection, tighter access control, and better data governance—without adding complexity.

The Accelerator aligns security to real‑world usage and lays the groundwork for future capabilities, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Security & resilience

Improved protection against identity‑based attacks and reduced attack surface across users, devices, and data.

Simplicity & consistency

Unified policies across identity, access, and data simplify management and increase visibility.

Cost‑efficiency

Maximise the value of existing Microsoft 365 licences by enabling features you already own.

Compliance readiness

Baselines and good practices that align to common frameworks and reduce audit pressure.

Future‑ready platform

A practical foundation for advanced capabilities like PIM, Defender, Purview Advanced, and Cloud App security.

Why your organisation needs M365 Security Accelerator from boxxe

Identity‑based threats, data sprawl, and inconsistent configurations are widening the attack surface. Many organisations haven’t enabled key Microsoft 365 protections, leaving avoidable gaps in visibility, control, and resilience.

Credential theft & unauthorised access

Enforce MFA and risk‑based access to block common attacks.

Inconsistent controls

Standardise tenant‑wide baselines for identity, access, and data.

Data exposure

Apply classification, labelling, and DLP to prevent oversharing.

Shadow IT

Centralise authentication and app access governance.

Operational overhead

Reduce noise with integrated, preventative controls and self‑service.

M365 Security Accelerator - In detail

From unused entitlements to a secure, standardised baseline—fast

The Microsoft 365 Security Accelerator is a structured engagement designed to activate and configure Microsoft’s integrated security features across identity, access, devices, and data. It starts by enabling the essentials—Self‑Service Password Reset, Multi‑Factor Authentication, Conditional Access, entry‑level Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, and Single Sign‑On—to deliver immediate defence and consistency.

For organisations with advanced needs, it extends into Defender workloads, Endpoint Management with Intune, Purview Advanced capabilities, Privileged Identity Management, and Defender for Cloud Apps. The result is a cohesive set of controls that work together, reduce complexity, and maximise the value of licences you already own.

What we enable

M365 Security Essentials: SSPR, Conditional Access frameworks, MFA enforcement, identity risk and response, privileged role access and assignment, Information Protection (Purview), and baseline DLP policies.
M365 Security Advanced: Advanced SSO, PIM, Endpoint Security & Device Compliance, MDM/MAM, Defender (email/identity/cloud), Purview Advanced classification and labelling, Defender for Cloud Apps.

How it delivers value

By prioritising the most exploited areas and aligning policies to Microsoft’s recommended practices, the Accelerator establishes a tenant‑wide baseline that simplifies management and strengthens resilience.

Baseline activation addresses credential theft, inconsistent controls, data exposure, shadow IT, and operational overhead—fast.

Delivery approach

Plan & assess: Confirm scope, review tenant posture, and map entitlements to business priorities.
Enable essentials: Activate SSPR, MFA, Conditional Access, Information Protection, DLP, and SSO with tested patterns.
Harden & govern: Standardise baselines for identity, access, and data; tune for user experience and operational efficiency.
Advance & extend: Add Defender, Endpoint Management, PIM, Purview Advanced, and Cloud App security as required.
Embed & handover: Documentation, knowledge transfer, and a roadmap for future maturity.

Summary

Activate essentials. We rapidly enable MFA, Conditional Access, Information Protection, and DLP to close high‑risk gaps with minimal disruption.

Standardise controls. A tenant‑wide baseline aligns identity, access, and data policies so they work together and are easy to manage.

Advance when ready. Extend into Defender, Endpoint Management, PIM, and Purview Advanced for deeper protection and governance.

Maximise value. Use the licences you already own to reduce risk, complexity, and cost—fast.

Contents

What you get

A packaged deployment that converts Microsoft 365 entitlements into a working security baseline plus options to extend.

You receive:

Enabled essentials (SSPR, MFA, Conditional Access, Information Protection, DLP, SSO)
Configuration aligned to recommended practices
Documentation, and
A maturity roadmap—with the option to add Defender, Endpoint, PIM, Purview Advanced, and Cloud App security

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What our customers have to say

Our customers value rapid, low‑disruption activation that makes a measurable difference. Read what they have to say below.

We have had excellent support from boxxe for many years. All the work done has been in accordance with MOD requirement, hence ensuring we maintain the required accreditations for MOD Contracts.

Julian Floyd

Systems and IT Manager

ECS

“The delivery of the UK MNP for Bold Quest 2025 was executed with professionalism and technical precision. The system federated on schedule, met all security requirements, and operated without issue during live execution. The support provided throughout build and deployment was instrumental to the UK’s successful participation.”

Jack Gillum

Assistant Head, International Experimentation, Integrated Warfare Centre

Cyber & Specialist Operations (CSOC)

Key strategic partnership

We’re a multi‑accredited Microsoft Partner with in‑house managed and professional services, holding Solution Designations including Modern Work and Security.

FAQs

Choosing the right security acceleration service is a big decision, and it’s natural to have questions. This section addresses the most common concerns we hear from IT leaders, transformation teams, and procurement professionals.

From timelines and licensing to technical scope and long‑term value, these answers are designed to give you clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward. Let’s remove uncertainty and help you make an informed choice with ease.

How quickly can we see value?

Most organisations see immediate protection once essentials are enabled, as controls address common attack paths and misconfigurations.

Will this increase licence costs?

The Accelerator prioritises features included in Microsoft 365 so you can realise robust protection with little to no additional spend.

What’s included in the ‘essentials’?

SSPR, MFA, Conditional Access, Information Protection, DLP, and SSO—configured to standard patterns for consistency and user experience.

Can we extend into advanced capabilities later?

Yes. Add Defender workloads, Endpoint Management, PIM, Purview Advanced, and Cloud App security as your needs evolve.

How does this reduce operational overhead?

Integrated, tuned controls simplify management, standardise policies, and reduce incident noise and helpdesk demand.

Will this help with compliance?

Yes. Establishing baselines and good practices supports common frameworks and reduces audit pressure.

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Turn on essential protections, standardise controls, and build a foundation for continuous security maturity—using the licences you already own.

Rapid deployment of high‑impact controls
Consistent tenant‑wide baseline across identity, access, and data
Extend to advanced capabilities when ready
Delivered by a multi‑accredited Microsoft Partner

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Microsoft 365 Security Accelerator

What is Microsoft 365 Security Accelerator?

Why choose M365 Security Accelerator from boxxe?

Accelerated time‑to‑value

Use what you already own

Consistency across your tenant

Lower operational noise

Benefits of M365 Security Accelerator

Security & resilience

Simplicity & consistency

Cost‑efficiency

Compliance readiness

Future‑ready platform

Why your organisation needs M365 Security Accelerator from boxxe

Credential theft & unauthorised access

Inconsistent controls

Data exposure

Shadow IT

Operational overhead

M365 Security Accelerator - In detail

From unused entitlements to a secure, standardised baseline—fast

What we enable

How it delivers value

Delivery approach

Summary

What you get

What our customers have to say

Key strategic partnership

FAQs

How quickly can we see value?

Will this increase licence costs?

What’s included in the ‘essentials’?

Can we extend into advanced capabilities later?

How does this reduce operational overhead?

Will this help with compliance?

Secure your organisation with the Microsoft 365 Security Accelerator

Book your Accelerator session

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