Quick Wins
Griffin31 Quick Wins: Easy Security Improvements
Section titled “Griffin31 Quick Wins: Easy Security Improvements”Overview
Section titled “Overview”Griffin31 identifies several recommendations that are simple to resolve with minimal effort and little to no impact on end users. These quick wins often involve addressing common misconfigurations in Microsoft 365 environments that, while easy to fix, can significantly reduce vulnerabilities.
The Quick Wins are available as a widget in the general dashboard, where you can zoom into Quick Wins by risk level (High, Medium and Low) or by Product.
By prioritizing these actions, organizations can quickly improve their security posture without disrupting daily operations.
Key Benefits
Section titled “Key Benefits”| Benefit | Capability | Business Value |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Reduction | Address common vulnerabilities quickly | Immediate security improvement with minimal effort |
| Low Impact | Changes don’t affect end-user experience | No disruption to daily business operations |
| Prioritized Focus | Filter by risk level and product | Target most important security issues first |
| Dashboard Integration | Widget-based visibility | Easy monitoring and tracking of progress |
Quick Wins Categories
Section titled “Quick Wins Categories”By Risk Level
Section titled “By Risk Level”Ideal for: Teams wanting to prioritize based on threat severity
- High Risk - Critical vulnerabilities requiring immediate attention
- Medium Risk - Important security gaps that should be addressed soon
- Low Risk - Minor issues that can be fixed when convenient
By Product
Section titled “By Product”Ideal for: Teams focused on specific Microsoft 365 services
- Microsoft Entra ID - Identity and access management issues
- Exchange Online - Email security configurations
- SharePoint Online - Collaboration and file sharing settings
- Teams - Communication and collaboration security
- Intune - Device management and endpoint protection
Common Quick Win Examples
Section titled “Common Quick Win Examples”Typical Easy Fixes
Section titled “Typical Easy Fixes”| Issue Type | Example Fix | Effort Level |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Enable multi-factor authentication for admin accounts | Low |
| Policies | Update retention policies for better data protection | Low |
| Permissions | Remove unnecessary external sharing permissions | Low |
| Monitoring | Enable audit logging for better visibility | Low |
| Compliance | Configure data loss prevention policies | Low |
Implementation Strategy
Section titled “Implementation Strategy”Getting Started with Quick Wins
Section titled “Getting Started with Quick Wins”Best Practices:
- Start with High Risk - Address critical vulnerabilities first
- Group by Product - Focus on one service area at a time
- Track Progress - Use dashboard to monitor completion
- Document Changes - Keep records of all security improvements
- Regular Review - Check for new quick wins regularly
Conclusion
Section titled “Conclusion”Key Takeaway: Griffin31 Quick Wins provide an efficient pathway to immediate security improvement by identifying low-effort, high-impact fixes that won’t disrupt business operations.
Ready to boost your security? Start with the Quick Wins widget to identify and address the easiest security improvements in your Microsoft 365 environment.