What’s New for Security in the New Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is constantly evolving to meet the needs of its users. This article outlines the new security features and updates to the platform that have been released in the past few months. These changes are designed to make the platform more secure and compliant with industry standards.

New Security Features

Microsoft Teams has implemented several new security features to ensure that user data is kept secure. This includes:

• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to help protect sensitive information.
• The ability to control who can access files and conversations.
• The ability to restrict external sharing of files and conversations.
• The ability to monitor and audit user activity.

New Compliance Standards

Microsoft Teams is compliant with several industry standards, including:

• ISO 27001 and 27018
• HIPAA and HITECH
• SOC 1 and SOC 2
• FedRAMP

Key Quote

“We are committed to providing customers with the highest level of security, privacy, and compliance for their data in Microsoft Teams.” – Microsoft

Microsoft Teams is continuously evolving to provide users with the highest level of security and compliance. The platform now includes DLP policies, access control, external sharing restrictions, and activity monitoring. It is also compliant with several industry standards, including ISO 27001 and 27018, HIPAA and HITECH, SOC 1 and SOC 2, and FedRAMP. Microsoft is committed to providing customers with the highest level of security, privacy, and compliance for their data in Microsoft Teams.

Key points from the article:

New Security Center to manage security settings and review risk assessments

Improved data loss prevention to protect against accidental data leakage

More granular access controls to help protect sensitive data

Enhanced security reporting to quickly identify and respond to threats

Integration with Microsoft Cloud App Security for additional visibility and control

From the Microsoft Teams Blog

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