1. Microsoft Directory integration
Once the permissions are granted, Guardz will monitor the user's configuration, such as missing MFA, inactive users, etc., and raise an alert when an issue is found.
To activate the integration, go to Security Control > 'Primary Cloud Directory' or add a customer to the MSP account. As part of the integration, you'll need to install the Guardz Detection application.
Prerequisites required for Microsoft Directory installation
Activation must be done by an Admin in the Microsoft 365 account
Installation of 'Guardz Detection' Application
Navigate to the Security Control > Primary Cloud Directory > Click on 'Connect'
Connect Cloud Directory: Review the information and click 'Install'
Pick an Account: Choose the account you wish to connect to Guardz
Permission Required: Review the 'Guardz Detection' permissions.
To verify successful installation, make sure the 'Primary Cloud Directory' and the 'User & Security Posture' are set to 'Active,' and the number of users should be visible.
You can also find the App now in your Microsoft Azure account:
2. OneDrive & ShareDrive integrations
Once the integration is in place, Guardz will scan your files and folders and raise an alert when an External share or suspicious activity is detected.
To implement Data Protection (DLP) for Google Drive, you'll need to install the 'Cloud Data Protection' application.
Prerequisites required for Microsoft OneDrive & SharePoint installation
Activation must be done by an Admin in the Microsoft 365 account.
Installation of 'Guardz Data Protection'
Navigate to the Security Control > Cloud Data Protection > Click on the '+' sign.
Choose the app: Microsoft 365 > click 'Connect'
Connect Cloud Data Protection: Review the information and click 'Install'
Pick an Account: Choose the account you wish to connect to Guardz
Permission Required: Review the 'Guardz Data Protection' permissions.
To verify successful installation, make sure the application 'Microsoft 365' is installed in the Security Control.
You can also find the App now in your Microsoft Azure account:
3. Email integrations
Integrating Guardz with your email service will enable email protection. Guardz will scan your users' inboxes and raise issues when a risk is detected: Viruses, risky files, or spam emails.
Prerequisites required for Email Protection installation
Activation must be done by an Admin in the Microsoft 365 account.
Installation of 'Email Protection'
Navigate to the Security Control > Email Protection > Click on 'Activate'
Activate Email protection: Review the information and click 'Install'
Pick an Account: Choose the account you wish to connect to Guardz
Review the 'Guardz Email Security' permissions.
To verify successful installation, make sure Email Protection security control is now set to 'Active' and you can view the number the protected mailboxes.
You can also find the App now in your Microsoft Azure account:
FAQ Microsoft Integrations
Question: How often does Guardz scan M365?
📍Answer: In general, every Guardz feature has a different scan cycle.
The primary directory is scanned every 1 hour, and DLP is scanned once a day.