Products Activation
Griffin31 Product Activation: Customizing Security Recommendations
Section titled “Griffin31 Product Activation: Customizing Security Recommendations”Overview
Section titled “Overview”The Product Activation feature in Griffin31 allows organizations to turn off specific Microsoft 365 products within the platform, meaning no security recommendations will be displayed for those products.
This is particularly useful for organizations that do not have licenses for certain products or are using alternative solutions. By disabling recommendations for inactive products, teams can focus on relevant risks, ensuring efficient resource management and preventing unnecessary alerts.
Key Benefits
Section titled “Key Benefits”| Benefit | Capability | Business Value |
|---|---|---|
| Focused Recommendations | Show only relevant security guidance | Reduces noise and improves team efficiency |
| Resource Optimization | Allocate security efforts to active products | Maximizes ROI on security investments |
| Alert Reduction | Eliminate irrelevant notifications | Decreases alert fatigue and improves response |
| Customizable Scope | Tailor platform to your Microsoft 365 environment | Ensures alignment with actual service usage |
| Alternative Solution Support | Accommodate third-party security tools | Flexible security ecosystem integration |
Product Management
Section titled “Product Management”Activating and Deactivating Products
Section titled “Activating and Deactivating Products”Ideal for: Organizations with mixed Microsoft 365 licensing or alternative security solutions
Management Options:
- Product Toggle - Enable/disable recommendations per Microsoft 365 service
- Bulk Operations - Manage multiple products simultaneously
- License-Based Filtering - Automatically match to your license inventory
- Custom Configuration - Set preferences based on organizational needs
Supported Microsoft 365 Products
Section titled “Supported Microsoft 365 Products”Available Product Toggles
Section titled “Available Product Toggles”| Product Category | Services | Typical Use Cases for Disabling |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & Access | Entra ID, Conditional Access | Using alternative identity solutions |
| Productivity | Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams | Using Google Workspace or other platforms |
| Security | Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint | Using third-party security tools |
| Compliance | Purview, Information Protection | Using alternative compliance solutions |
| Management | Intune, Configuration Manager | Using other MDM solutions |
Configuration Process
Section titled “Configuration Process”Setting Up Product Activation
Section titled “Setting Up Product Activation”Ideal for: Administrators managing Griffin31 platform configuration
Setup Steps:
- License Assessment - Review your current Microsoft 365 licenses
- Usage Analysis - Identify which services are actively used
- Alternative Inventory - Document third-party security solutions
- Product Configuration - Toggle products in Griffin31 settings
- Validation - Verify recommendations match your environment
- Team Communication - Inform security team of changes
Best Practices
Section titled “Best Practices”Effective Product Management
Section titled “Effective Product Management”- Regular Review - Periodically assess product usage and licensing changes
- License Alignment - Ensure Griffin31 matches your Microsoft 365 inventory
- Security Coverage - Verify disabled products have alternative protection
- Documentation - Maintain records of product activation decisions
- Change Management - Establish processes for adding/removing products
Impact Analysis
Section titled “Impact Analysis”Effects of Product Deactivation
Section titled “Effects of Product Deactivation”When you disable a product:
- Recommendations Hidden - No security guidance shown for that service
- Alerts Suppressed - No notifications for that product’s issues
- Dashboard Updated - Metrics and scores exclude disabled products
- Reports Filtered - Compliance reports omit deactivated services
- Scoring Adjusted - Overall security score recalculated
Use Case Examples
Section titled “Use Case Examples”Common Scenarios
Section titled “Common Scenarios”| Scenario | Products to Disable | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Google Workspace Environment | Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams | Using alternative productivity suite |
| Third-Party Security Stack | Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint | Using specialized security tools |
| Hybrid Identity Solution | Some Entra ID features | Using on-premises identity systems |
| Limited License Package | Premium Microsoft 365 services | License doesn’t include all features |
| Phased Migration | Services not yet migrated | Gradual Microsoft 365 adoption |
Monitoring and Maintenance
Section titled “Monitoring and Maintenance”Ongoing Management
Section titled “Ongoing Management”Regular Tasks:
- License Audits - Quarterly review of Microsoft 365 subscriptions
- Usage Monitoring - Track actual service utilization
- Security Gap Analysis - Ensure comprehensive protection coverage
- Team Feedback - Gather input from security team members
- Performance Review - Assess impact on security operations
Conclusion
Section titled “Conclusion”Key Takeaway: Griffin31 Product Activation enables organizations to customize their security monitoring to match their actual Microsoft 365 environment, ensuring that security efforts are focused on relevant, deployed services while avoiding unnecessary alerts for unused products.
Need to customize your security scope? Use Product Activation to align Griffin31 recommendations with your organization’s actual Microsoft 365 deployment and alternative security solutions.