Securing SharePoint

Secure collaboration with audit-ready SharePoint governance.

Reduce oversharing risk with permissions reviews and audit-ready access recommendations.

Improve governance with clear SharePoint policies mapped to privacy and compliance needs.

Strengthen user access with identity controls aligned to practical zero trust principles.

Protect sensitive files with retention, sharing, and data loss prevention guidance.

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Practical SharePoint guidance that supports safer collaboration and better governance.

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Laurus Investment Council

I am writing to highly recommend Edgeworx Solutions based on the exceptional services they provided during the recent comprehensive upgrade of our infrastructure. As a Canadian technology services company, they demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Edgeworx successfully executed VMware migrations, Active Directory consolidations, cyber security assessments, and Disaster Recovery reviews. Their team of skilled engineers planned and implemented the project, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency. They conducted a thorough cyber security assessment, identifying vulnerabilities and providing actionable recommendations to enhance our defenses against evolving threats. Additionally, their Disaster Recovery review identified gaps and implemented robust contingency plans.

Throughout the project, Edgeworx displayed technical prowess and attention to detail. Their customer service, responsiveness, and collaboration fostered a positive working relationship. Based on our experience, I confidently recommend Edgeworx to organizations seeking top-tier technology services.

David Boyle

IT Manager, Prince Edward County

“During the spring of 2021, Edgeworx Solutions Inc performed an in-depth study of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection infrastructure environment to build a long-term technology strategy associated with McMichael’s technology purchases, operational processes and security requirements.

The assessment’s deliverable provided a highly comprehensive current environment review, clearly outlined gaps and prioritized recommendations for our long-term approach to maximize the value from our corporate technology investments.

The Edgeworx team are professional, experienced and certified; the McMichael team gained a tremendous amount of value throughout the assessment project.

The McMichael highly recommends the Edgeworx team for any organization looking for a 3rd party assessment of their IT infrastructure to build a long-term technology strategy.”

Lisa Pottie

McMichael Canadian Art Collection

“Edgeworx Solutions performed an IT Infrastructure Assessment and long term strategy to enhance the organizational operation processes and update the technology to meet future business requirements.

At the end of the project, Edgeworx delivered a detailed report on their findings, with clear recommendations and priorities that produced for the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre a highly methodical long-term strategy associated with our technology infrastructure.

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Aga Khan Museum

“The Town of Espanola released an RFP to review the Town’s technology infrastructure from a design perspective, quality of service, adherence to market best practices and organizational structure as it related to IT. Edgeworx Solutions won the bid to undertake the assessment due to their experience and their methodical and comprehensive approach towards IT strategy development.

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What Securing SharePoint Includes

Practical controls for safer collaboration

Access Review

Find and reduce access risk

SharePoint permissions can become difficult to manage as teams, sites, and external users change over time. Edgeworx Solutions reviews access across key SharePoint areas to identify unnecessary permissions, unmanaged groups, inherited access issues, and exposure that may not be visible to business leaders.

You receive clear findings and prioritized recommendations so access can be corrected without disrupting legitimate work.

External Sharing

Control guest collaboration

External collaboration is valuable, but unmanaged guest access can create unnecessary risk. Edgeworx Solutions assesses sharing settings, guest user practices, link controls, and approval gaps to help your organization keep collaboration intentional and accountable.

The outcome is a practical governance model that defines who can share, what can be shared, how access is reviewed, and when external access should expire.

Identity Controls

Strengthen identity controls

SharePoint security depends on strong identity controls across Microsoft 365. Edgeworx Solutions helps align SharePoint access with user-focused cybersecurity practices, including multifactor authentication, conditional access considerations, privileged account review, and zero trust principles.

This creates a stronger foundation for controlling access based on role, risk, and business need rather than relying on broad permissions.

Data Protection

Protect sensitive content

Sensitive files need controls that reflect their business and regulatory value. Edgeworx Solutions reviews how data is stored, labelled, retained, and shared in SharePoint, then provides recommendations for retention, sensitivity, and data loss prevention practices.

Your organization gains a clearer approach to protecting records, personal information, and regulated content while supporting day-to-day document workflows.

Governance Policy

Create audit-ready governance

Security settings are only effective when they are supported by clear policies and repeatable processes. Edgeworx Solutions documents SharePoint governance recommendations in practical, audit-ready language that leaders, IT teams, and compliance stakeholders can understand.

Deliverables may include access review guidance, sharing rules, ownership responsibilities, escalation paths, and priorities for ongoing governance review.

Ongoing Advisory

Support long-term maturity

SharePoint security is not a one-time task. Edgeworx Solutions supports long-term improvement through practical remediation planning, service reviews, and alignment with broader managed cybersecurity, privacy, backup, and advisory programs.

You get accountable guidance that helps solve the right problems in the right order while keeping SharePoint aligned with operational goals and compliance expectations.

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Make SharePoint Safer Without Slowing Collaboration

SharePoint often grows quickly because teams need fast access to documents, projects, and records. Without clear governance, that same flexibility can create hidden exposure through outdated permissions, unmanaged external sharing, and inconsistent retention practices.

Edgeworx Solutions approaches SharePoint security as both a business and compliance issue. The process focuses on practical controls, identity and access alignment, and clear recommendations your leaders can act on. You get a prioritized view of risk, not a technical report that sits unused.

The result is safer collaboration, stronger accountability, and a SharePoint environment that supports modernization without adding unnecessary complexity.

Clear Controls for Access, Sharing, and Governance

Securing SharePoint requires more than turning on security features. Your organization needs a structured operating model that defines who can access information, how sharing is approved, and how sensitive content is protected over time.

Review site, library, group, and user permissions for unnecessary exposure.
Assess external sharing settings and guest access governance.
Align Microsoft 365 identity controls with zero trust principles.
Document retention, sensitivity, and data protection recommendations.
Create actionable priorities that support audit, privacy, and leadership review.

This gives your team a clear path to reduce risk while keeping SharePoint useful for daily operations.

SharePoint Security Aligned to Business Risk

Regulated and public-sector organizations need SharePoint to support collaboration, records management, privacy, and operational continuity. Edgeworx Solutions helps translate technical settings into business-ready decisions so leaders understand what is exposed, what needs attention, and what should be addressed first.

Recommendations are designed to be practical and audit-ready, with language that supports internal stakeholders, procurement review, and future policy development. Where needed, SharePoint security planning can align with broader cybersecurity, privacy, backup, and advisory programs.

You gain a safer collaboration platform and a stronger foundation for long-term cybersecurity strategy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the securing sharepoint service include for my organization?

The securing sharepoint service provides a structured approach to identify and reduce risk in your SharePoint environment. You receive a full review of permissions, sharing settings, and data retention practices mapped against your specific privacy and compliance requirements. Recommendations are delivered in clear, audit-ready language with actionable next steps. This ensures safer collaboration and stronger governance, not just technical checks.

How will securing sharepoint help reduce the risk of data leaks?

Securing sharepoint minimizes data leaks by focusing on the root causes of exposure, such as outdated permissions, uncontrolled external sharing, and inconsistent retention. You benefit from:

Permissions reviews to identify and address oversharing
Guidance on external sharing controls and guest access
Clear policies that align with your regulatory environment

This practical approach supports business continuity while reducing compliance and reputational risk.

What is the step-by-step process for sharepoint security assessment and improvement?

The process begins with discovery and assessment of your current SharePoint environment, including site structures, user groups, and sharing practices. Next, identity controls are reviewed and compared with zero trust principles. You receive a prioritized set of recommendations covering:

Access and permissions management
External sharing governance
Retention and data loss prevention

At each stage, you receive practical, audit-ready documentation and clear priorities for leadership review.

How long does it take to complete a securing sharepoint engagement and what does it cost?

Most securing sharepoint engagements can be completed within 3, 6 weeks, depending on the size and complexity of your SharePoint environment. Pricing is fixed and tailored to your organizations needs, with a clear scope defined before work begins. You receive transparent estimates and timelines so you can plan with confidence. For a detailed quote, you can request a proposal based on your current SharePoint usage and regulatory requirements.

Why should I trust this provider to secure our sharepoint instead of handling it internally?

You gain access to a security-first, audit-ready approach informed by proven experience with regulated and public-sector organizations across North America. The service goes beyond technical fixes to deliver actionable, business-aligned recommendations and measurable outcomes. You also benefit from guaranteed same-business-day response, structured executive oversight, and solutions mapped to privacy, accessibility, and compliance standards. This brings strategic leadership and operational accountability that is difficult to maintain internally without dedicated expertise.