Securing Microsoft 365: Backup, Compliance and Ransomware Resilience

Microsoft 365 is central to how many organisations operate, yet data protection, compliance, and recovery are still commonly misunderstood or underestimated.

In this webinar, Cybit will explore how organisations can better secure their Microsoft 365 environments, including why Microsoft recommends third-party backup, how to protect against ransomware and accidental deletion, and how compliance can be automated using Microsoft Purview and Varonis.

The session will focus on real-world considerations and practical approaches to achieving end-to-end security and disaster recovery for Microsoft 365.

What we will cover

• Why Microsoft recommends third-party backup for Microsoft 365
• Protecting against ransomware and accidental data deletion
• Compliance automation using Microsoft Purview and Varonis
• Building end-to-end security and disaster recovery
• Live demo or case study
• Q&A

Key takeaways

By attending this session, you will:

• Understand current best practice for securing Microsoft 365
• Learn practical steps for implementing backup and compliance controls
• Discover tools and frameworks that support resilience and recovery
• Gain insight from real-world case studies

Who should attend

This webinar is designed for:

• IT Directors
• Compliance Managers
• Security Leads
• Teams responsible for Microsoft 365 security and governance

Event details

• Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026
• Time: 10:00 to 11:00 AM (UK time)
• Format: Live webinar with presentation, demo or case study, and Q&A

Speakers

Peter McLeavery – Solutions Architect, Cybit

Jake Upfield – Head of Solutions Advisory, Cybit

Register to understand how to strengthen your Microsoft 365 security posture and build resilience against data loss, compliance risk, and ransomware threats.