Cyber Essentials with Microsoft 365: 2026 Guide!

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In this video, I walk through how to meet every Cyber Essentials v3.3 requirement using only Microsoft 365 Business Premium. No extra vendors, no expensive new tools, and no complicated security stack. I show you exactly how Entra, Intune, and Defender for Business map to the five Cyber Essentials technical controls, including real configuration examples and the policies you should deploy first. You’ll also see how to automate Cyber Essentials evidence collection using CloudCapsule. You will learn how to: ✅ Enforce firewalls, encryption, and secure device baselines with Intune ✅ Configure MFA, passwordless, and phishing-resistant authentication with Entra ✅ Deploy secure configuration profiles (AutoRun, screen lock, BitLocker, local admin restrictions) ✅ Manage OS + app patching and identify vulnerabilities with Defender for Business ✅ Implement malware protection, ASR rules, and anti-ransomware controls ✅ Build a Cyber Essentials-ready environment without new tools or vendors This is not a theoretical overview. It is a practical, step-by-step guide for MSPs and IT teams securing SMB tenants using Microsoft 365. Automate Cyber Essentials assessments with CloudCapsule: https://na2.hubs.ly/H03cjWC0 Blog + step-by-step configuration links: https://tminus365.com/cyber-essentials-with-microsoft-365-2026-guide/ Table of Contents: 00:00 – Intro 00:35 – The real Cyber Essentials challenge 01:27 – Mapping Microsoft 365 to Cyber Essentials 02:00 – Entra 09:44 – Intune 19:24 – Defender 20:09 – Mapping across cyber essentials components #Microsoft365 #CyberEssentials #Intune #EntraID #DefenderForBusiness #MSP #M365Security #CyberSecurity #CloudSecurity