Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity for Twin Cities businesses means practical protections that reduce risk without drowning your team in tools. Acolyte configures, monitors, and maintains security controls as part of how we support your environment.
How we handle it: We set up email phishing protection, enforce MFA, and harden Microsoft 365 and Entra ID settings. Endpoint protection is monitored, systems are patched, and access is reviewed when people leave. Backups are tested for recovery, and your staff get short, practical security awareness training.
Email phishing protection: Advanced filtering that catches malicious links, attachments and impersonation before they reach inboxes.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA): A second step at sign-in, so a stolen password alone isn't enough.
Endpoint protection: Modern antivirus/EDR on every computer, monitored, not just installed.
Monitoring & event logs: We review alerts and sign-in activity to catch suspicious behavior early.
Patch management: Operating systems and key apps updated on a schedule.
Cloud backup & recovery: Off-site, tested backups. If the worst happens, you can recover.
Microsoft 365 security: Secure settings in Entra ID and Defender, admin accounts protected, risky sharing turned off.
Security awareness: Short, practical training and simulated phishing so staff recognize red flags.
Access reviews: Departed employees removed, admin rights limited to who truly needs them.
Written plans: Help documenting an incident response plan and security policies your industry may require.