Securing SharePoint

Secure SharePoint with standards-based governance.

Reduce risky file sharing with SharePoint controls aligned to 500 industry best practices.

Prevent permission sprawl with documented governance that can reduce IT issues by up to 90%.

Improve audit readiness with policies, evidence, and security documentation built for compliance.

Strengthen response with 24×7 SOC monitoring and managed detection across Microsoft 365.

Give leaders clearer SharePoint risk visibility through a roadmap, budget, and measurable actions.

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Our Clients

Business Leaders Trust Thriveon for Secure Collaboration

See how strategic IT leadership helps reduce risk and improve confidence in Microsoft 365.

Thriveon helped us replace a struggling IT setup with a clear technology strategy that improved efficiency, strengthened security, reduced unnecessary costs, and gave us the confidence to scale our construction business more effectively.

Ben Stealy

Operations, Horwitz

Thriveon has been an outstanding business alliance for our company. At certain times, we are high maintenance. It is wonderful to know that no matter what our demand, they are always there to help. In our industry, managing data and compliance are the cornerstone to ensuring privacy for our clients. Their reliability and dedication to network management lets us know we are protected. This has led to not only improvements in productivity but also peace of mind.

Dale Carlson

Managing Partner, Carlson Highland

Thriveon has been working with us and guiding us along the way…We enjoy having more than a client-vendor relationship. We view it as a partnership. We rely on Thriveon heavily, and they’ve always been there for us. Their support for us has been unwavering.

Kevin Sellheim

CEO and Administrator, Sleepy Eye Medical Center

Thriveon has provided the strategic planning and foresight that had been lacking in our IT environment. Our IT investments have transformed from reactive to proactive, putting us on the right track to improve our infrastructure, reduce our downtime and plan for future improvements. They’ve been an invaluable business partner and resource.

Liza Kukla

Controller, Schell's

Thriveon truly focuses on the customer service side of the business. They impress us often with their support. And Thriveon is the first IT company that we found would prevent problems before they happen, rather than react to them after they happened.

John K.

GM, Kozy Heat Fireplaces

With the change to the modern workplace, we can now access our files from any location at any time with just an internet connection. Our documents are at our fingertips whether working from home, at a client site or sitting in an airport.

Ann Bolin

Director of Accounting and Administration, Blue Rose Capital Advisors

Thriveon is one of the best things that happened to us this year. We started out retaining their services to obtain a more reliable and effective data backup solution, but their services to us evolved into a partnership where they are providing not only backup, but also disaster recovery, enhanced security, regular system and hardware monitoring and maintenance, and day-to-day speedy, reliable, professional and knowledgeable support services for all our IT needs (which Thriveon offers through their unlimited support program). Thriveon encourages support requests from all our staff members, for all of our IT questions, big or small, including questions regarding Microsoft Office and our other applications and software programs. Their engineers are friendly and really approachable.

Steve Franta

Managing Partner, The Legal Professionals

I have to say that in the course of our relationship, I have always felt that we were in good hands. I sensed a competency and a capacity we hadn’t had before from the get-go.

DOD Manufacturer

Since partnering with Thriveon, we’ve experienced a significant improvement in our IT operations. Their team’s expertise, responsiveness and professionalism have helped us overcome complex challenges and optimize our IT environment for better performance and reliability. We highly recommend Thriveon to any business seeking to enhance their IT infrastructure and capabilities.

Angel C. Mason

Director of Resources, Special Operations Warrior Foundation

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What Securing SharePoint Includes

Practical controls for safer collaboration

Permission Review

Cleaner, Safer Access

SharePoint permissions can become difficult to manage as teams, projects, and external partners change. Thriveon reviews site access, group structure, inheritance, owner responsibilities, and guest permissions to identify gaps that create unnecessary exposure.

The outcome is a clearer access model with documented recommendations, practical cleanup steps, and governance that helps users collaborate without giving sensitive files broader visibility than the business intends.

External Sharing

Controlled Partner Sharing

External sharing is valuable, especially for project teams, legal workflows, and client collaboration, but it needs defined controls. Thriveon evaluates sharing links, guest access, tenant settings, site-level policies, and user behavior to reduce accidental oversharing.

Recommendations are aligned with how your organization works, so controls support productivity instead of creating workarounds. You gain a practical balance between collaboration, accountability, and data protection.

Identity Controls

Stronger Login Protection

SharePoint security depends on strong identity controls across Microsoft 365. Thriveon reviews MFA, conditional access, sign-in risk, administrator roles, and user lifecycle processes to help prevent unauthorized access and reduce the impact of compromised credentials.

This work is tied to a broader standards-based methodology, including proactive audits and documented best practices, so identity improvements become part of ongoing risk reduction rather than a one-time configuration change.

Data Protection

Better Data Governance

Unmanaged data retention can create legal, compliance, and operational challenges. Thriveon helps evaluate retention labels, sensitivity settings, backup expectations, deleted item recovery, and records management needs within SharePoint and Microsoft 365.

The goal is to protect important information, reduce unnecessary data exposure, and give leadership confidence that document governance supports compliance requirements, audit readiness, and day-to-day business workflows.

Governance Policies

Clear SharePoint Standards

Security settings are only effective when they are documented, communicated, and managed. Thriveon helps create SharePoint governance standards that define ownership, site creation, naming conventions, access review expectations, external sharing rules, and escalation paths.

This documentation improves consistency for IT teams and business leaders, reduces confusion for employees, and supports faster audit response when evidence of controls and procedures is required.

Continuous Monitoring

Ongoing Risk Reduction

SharePoint security should continue improving as your organization changes. Thriveon connects configuration reviews with vulnerability management, Microsoft 365 monitoring, security awareness training, and executive-level roadmap planning through Fractional CIO leadership.

This gives leadership visibility into priorities, budget needs, and measurable outcomes, while helping prevent recurring issues before they disrupt collaboration or increase compliance exposure.

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Turn SharePoint Into a Safer Business Asset

SharePoint often becomes the place where contracts, project files, financial records, HR documents, and client information converge. Without clear ownership, permissions, retention, and external sharing controls, collaboration can quietly turn into risk and operational confusion.

Securing SharePoint brings structure to that environment. Thriveon evaluates how SharePoint is configured, how users access sensitive information, and where controls need to be aligned with business goals. The result is a practical roadmap that reduces exposure without slowing down the teams that depend on Microsoft 365 every day.

Control Access Without Slowing Collaboration

Effective SharePoint security is not just a settings review. It requires governance, documentation, user behavior, and ongoing management working together.

Review site structure, ownership, and permission inheritance.
Reduce oversharing through controlled external access.
Align MFA, conditional access, and identity controls.
Improve retention, backup, and recovery planning.
Support compliance with documented policies and evidence.

With Fractional CIO guidance, each recommendation is tied to operational priorities, budget impact, and long-term IT planning.

Align SharePoint Security With Business Goals

SharePoint security works best when it is part of a broader cybersecurity and IT management strategy. Thriveon connects Microsoft 365 controls with endpoint protection, monitoring, security awareness training, incident response planning, and compliance documentation.

This standards-based approach helps leadership see which risks matter most, which improvements should be prioritized, and how each change supports the organization. Instead of adding disconnected tools, you gain a managed process for reducing risk, improving accountability, and keeping SharePoint aligned with how your business actually works.

Plan a Safer SharePoint Environment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the securing sharepoint service include for my business?

The securing sharepoint service covers a comprehensive security audit, permission review, and alignment with over 500 industry best practices to protect your files and sensitive data. You receive structured governance for site ownership, access controls, retention, and sharing settings. The service also includes compliance documentation, risk visibility, and ongoing monitoring across Microsoft 365 to help prevent issues before they disrupt your operations.

How will securing sharepoint benefit my organizations collaboration and compliance?

Securing sharepoint reduces the risk of accidental data exposure and permission sprawl, making it safer for teams to collaborate on contracts, financials, and client records. You gain clearer visibility into who can access sensitive information, improved audit readiness with documented policies, and stronger alignment with compliance standards such as CMMC, SOC II, or HIPAA. This structure supports productivity while minimizing the risk of costly breaches or regulatory fines.

What is the process for implementing sharepoint security and governance?

The process begins with a detailed review of your current sharepoint environment, including site structure, permissions, and external sharing. You receive a practical roadmap that prioritizes changes based on risk, compliance, and business goals. Ongoing activities include:

Continuous monitoring and regular audits
End-user training to reduce risky behavior
Documentation of all security and compliance policies
Executive guidance to keep technology aligned with your strategy

How long does it take to secure sharepoint and what does it cost?

Most sharepoint security projects for mid-sized organizations are completed in 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the environments complexity and the number of sites and users. Pricing is typically based on the number of computer users and the specific compliance or security requirements you have, enabling predictable budgeting. You receive a transparent quote with a clear scope, roadmapped actions, and measurable outcomes tied to your business priorities.

Why choose this approach to securing sharepoint over other providers?

This approach goes beyond basic settings reviews by combining executive-level technology leadership, standards-based methodology, and continuous improvement. You benefit from Fractional CIO guidance, 24×7 monitoring, and integration with broader cybersecurity and compliance programs. With documented outcomes like a 90% reduction in recurring IT issues and up to 20% IT cost savings for many clients, you gain both immediate protection and long-term strategic value.