This guide explains the ten essential Microsoft 365 security controls we recommend for charities to reduce cyber risk, improve governance and strengthen long-term resilience.
Bunker Snapshot - Endpoint Protection at a glance
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Business impact
🔴 Security improvement
🔴 Risk reduction
🟢 Operational impact
Very High
Very High
Low
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Next Steps
Review all managed devices, enable Microsoft Defender protection, ensure security policies are applied consistently and confirm devices are reporting a healthy security status.
What it does
Protects laptops, desktops and mobile devices against malware, ransomware and other cyber threats using Microsoft Defender and advanced endpoint security controls.
Why it matters
Every device connected to your Microsoft 365 environment represents a potential entry point for attackers. Effective endpoint protection helps detect, prevent and respond to threats before they impact your organisation.
Time to implement
⏱ 2–6 hours
(Depending on the number of devices and current management platform.)
Who it affects
All staff, volunteers and trustees using organisation-managed Windows, macOS and mobile devices to access Microsoft 365.
Implementation difficulty
Licensing
Included with Microsoft 365 Business Premium. Advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR) features are available with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and selected Microsoft 365 enterprise licences.