Microsoft 365 Best Practice Configuration

Best practice configuration of Microsoft 365 to secure, govern and optimise your IT environment 

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Protect and empower your business with confidence 

Microsoft 365 powers productivity for millions of businesses, but misconfigurations can quietly undermine security, compliance and efficiency. Weak access controls, poor governance and unoptimised licensing can leave businesses vulnerable, inefficient and overspending. 

We help you take full control of your Microsoft 365 environment. Our best practice configuration service ensures your platform is secure, compliant and optimised for performance. We assess, identify and resolve risks to help your teams work safely and productively, without compromising agility. 

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The Professional Golfers' Association
Veetee Rice
Gleneagles
Royal National Institute for Deaf People
P P O Connor
England Hockey

Benefits of Best Practice Configuration for Microsoft 365

Air IT Group’s Microsoft 365 Best Practice Configuration service gives you peace of mind that your environment is configured the right way securely, efficiently and in line with industry standards. 

By combining expert analysis with hands-on optimisation, we close security gaps, improve governance and reduce costs. With our in-house Microsoft-certified team, you’ll gain a stronger, safer and smarter Microsoft 365 environment that scales confidently with your business. 

Lock down your Microsoft 365 environment with advanced identity, access and data protection measures.
Implement clear, enforceable policies for data handling, retention and sharing to meet regulatory standards.
Detect and fix vulnerabilities caused by misconfiguration before they become security incidents.
Review and right-size licenses to ensure cost efficiency and maximum value from your Microsoft 365 investment.
Maintain a seamless user experience by balancing strong security with employee productivity.
Build a compliance and security model that evolves as your organisation grows.
Benefit from detailed, independent reviews and clear, prioritised improvement plans delivered by certified Microsoft specialists.
Ensure long-term security and efficiency through regular reviews, monitoring, and proactive optimisation.
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Dr Adrian Steele

Managing Director, Mercian Labels

“Air IT has been pivotal in improving our resilience and our business continuity, the real additional value has come from an exciting project to deliver a much improved on-premise IT solution with multiple servers, multiple storage solutions, and onsite and offsite backups. I’ve found the working relationship to be really strong. The key part of the Mercian culture is collaboration; I feel we get that. I feel that Air IT is listening to us and undertaking positive improvements that enable us to make our IT a strength in the business.”

Case Study

Mercian Labels

Since partnering with Air IT Group, Mercian Labels now has access to 24/7 IT support and a substantially improved on-premise IT solution.

Frequently asked questions

It’s a structured service that secures, governs and optimises your Microsoft 365 environment. We ensure every setting, policy, and control supports compliance, efficiency, and security best practices. 

Misconfigurations can expose sensitive data, weaken security and increase costs. Common issues include weak authentication, excessive sharing permissions and unmonitored licensing. 

Our specialists perform a full configuration review, identifying gaps in governance, security and optimisation. We then deliver actionable recommendations and can implement changes directly to secure your environment. 

Absolutely. We help you establish continuous monitoring, reporting and improvement processes, keeping your Microsoft 365 environment aligned with evolving standards and business needs. 

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