Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Microsoft SharePoint has a mature, well-structured security model. It gives organizations control over who can access sites, libraries, and documents, and for most day-to-day needs, it works well. But there is a fundamental limitation built into how SharePoint security works: it controls access based on role, not on the sensitivity of the content itself.

In 2025, universities in the United States and Australia found themselves squarely in the crosshairs of persistent and evolving cyber threats. Higher education institutions manage highly sensitive personal information, financial details, healthcare records, and research data, making them prime targets for sophisticated attackers, ransomware gangs, and even hacktivists. As cybercrime escalates globally, the education sector is facing some of its most disruptive and consequential breaches in years.