Email is the #1-way businesses get compromised and it’s also one of the most overlooked parts of IT security in small businesses in Illinois. Email compromises continue to impact thousands of businesses every year, with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reporting billions of dollars in annual losses and over $50 billion globally in the past decade.
At Illini Tech Services, email support and security is something we do every single day. We manage Microsoft 365 email for over 100 organizations, and we help many others who simply want expert guidance, a second opinion, or better protection than they have today.
Whether we manage your entire IT environment or not, we can help make sure your email is configured, protected, and monitored the right way. If email security is something you’re even slightly concerned about, you’re talking to the right team.
There isn’t one magic switch that makes email secure.
Real email security comes from multiple layers working together, all configured correctly and continuously reviewed. Microsoft 365 and Azure environments include hundreds of security critical settings, many of which change over time, making it difficult for organizations to stay properly secured without ongoing management.
This is exactly where most businesses get stuck. We stay current on best practices, configuration changes, and real world attack patterns so you don’t have to.
Microsoft 365 Email Security Evaluation
One of the most common ways we help non‑managed customers is through an Email Security Evaluation. This is a deep review of your Microsoft 365 tenant that looks at how your email is protected today.
During an evaluation we may:
Review security and identity settings that control access to email
Identify risky or outdated configurations
Apply a proven security baseline template
Recommend licensing changes that unlock stronger protection
Identify unnecessary licenses or better purchasing options coming up at renewal
Many businesses are surprised to find they’re either under‑protected, over‑paying, or both. If you want clarity and honest recommendations, this is a great place to start.
Call our office or use the contact form to request an Email Security Evaluation.