More than doubled the district’s Microsoft Secure Score.
Strengthening the Microsoft 365 Security Posture of a Public School District
A public school district strengthened protection for more than 170,000 students and staff while maximizing the value of Microsoft 365 A5.
Client context
Security capabilities ready to be put to work.
Client
A public school district supporting more than 170,000 students and staff.
EngagementMicrosoft 365 security assessment, remediation roadmap, implementation, and administrator enablement.
IndustryEducation
SolutionsCybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Zero Trust
The challenge
Moving beyond unused capability
The district owned Microsoft 365 A5 licenses but was underusing the included security capabilities and relying on redundant third-party applications. Identity and access, endpoints, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, and data leaving the organization all needed a stronger Zero Trust foundation.
The BlueAlly solution
A practical roadmap for stronger Microsoft 365 security
BlueAlly assessed the tenant against Microsoft recommendations and industry frameworks, then built a remediation roadmap that went beyond Secure Score. The work strengthened identity and access controls and Microsoft 365 services, implemented Intune, and established data security and DLP policies.
The district reduced redundant tools and BlueAlly trained and enabled administrators to operate the improved environment independently.
The results
Measured improvement, lasting capability
The district more than doubled its Microsoft Secure Score to 81%, maximized the value of its A5 licenses, reduced unnecessary third-party tools and cost, and strengthened protection across its Microsoft 365 environment.
Outcome highlights
What the client gained.
Stronger protection for students and staff across the district.
Put included Microsoft 365 security capabilities to work and reduced redundant tools.
Administrators were trained to sustain and operate the strengthened environment.
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