You do not need military-grade security, but you do need the basics done right. I am an ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity professional who helps small and medium businesses across Canada and the United States implement MFA, Conditional Access, endpoint protection, and identity controls — practical security that actually stops the threats targeting you. Delivered entirely remotely.
I am ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity with hands-on experience across Microsoft Defender, Intune, and Azure security. I focus on practical, outcome-focused security — not security theater. I implement controls that actually matter, explain them in plain English, and do not push unnecessary complexity.
MFA is a second factor you use to prove it is really you (phone approval, authenticator app). Conditional Access is a policy that says "require MFA if you are logging in from a new location." MFA is the foundation; Conditional Access makes it smarter.
Initially, yes. But most teams adapt in 1-2 weeks and realize it is just a phone tap. We can set it up so trusted devices do not require MFA every time, balancing security and usability.
EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) is software on your devices that watches for suspicious behavior and malware. Yes, you need it — it is your last line of defense. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is solid and often included in your Microsoft licenses.
Usually through phishing (fake email tricks you into clicking), credential theft (weak passwords, reused credentials), or unpatched vulnerabilities. MFA, strong identity controls, patch management, and endpoint protection stop most attacks.