CONSTRUCTION & CONTRACTING FIRM
Enhancing Security and IT Efficiency for a Multi-Location Construction Contracting and Consulting Firm
This construction consulting and management firm with 30+ employees across three locations—New York City, Myrtle Beach, SC, and Honolulu, Hawaii—became an ingenuIT client in 2023. Previously, they worked with a large-scale MSP, but they required more personalized IT support, improved security, and scalable solutions to meet the needs of their sensitive projects.
The Challenge
During the onboarding process, ingenuIT identified several critical security and configuration gaps left unaddressed by their previous provider:
Security vulnerabilities – No Single Sign-On (SSO) or Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) had been implemented.
Unsecured endpoints – Users had local administrator privileges, increasing security risks.
No centralized antivirus/antimalware protection – No effective monitoring or management of threats.
Microsoft 365 misconfiguration – Despite all users having Microsoft 365 Professional with Intune, the previous MSP had not deployed baseline security measures.
No structured device management – Computers were unmanaged, leaving data and access controls unregulated.
Lack of backups – No regular backup system was in place for Microsoft 365 data.
The firm needed a modern, cloud-based IT infrastructure that was secure, scalable, and accessible from anywhere, while meeting strict regulatory and security requirements.
The Solution
To address these issues efficiently while minimizing user disruption, ingenuIT executed a phased migration strategy leveraging Microsoft 365, Intune, and Entra ID:
Remote Intune Enrollment – All company computers were seamlessly enrolled into Entra ID and Intune in the background, requiring no user intervention.
Enhanced Endpoint Security – ingenuIT deployed Windows Defender-integrated security software across all devices.
Automated Security Policies – Configured Microsoft Intune to automatically enforce baseline security settings, reducing security risks.
Simplified Device Deployment – Implemented Microsoft Autopilot, ensuring new workstations were configured and secured instantly.
Enterprise Backup Solution – Deployed hourly backups for all Microsoft 365 data (Mail, OneDrive, SharePoint) to ensure data protection and recovery.
Ongoing Security & Compliance Enhancements
In mid-2024, ingenuIT introduced advanced security measures to further strengthen their IT environment:
Conditional Access Policies – Configured Entra ID policies to enforce device compliance for Microsoft 365 access.
Mandatory Intune Enrollment – Ensured that all devices accessing company data were properly managed and secured.
Information Rights Management (IRM) – Implemented IRM policies to protect sensitive project data from unauthorized access.
SIEM Security Monitoring – Deployed Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions across all company devices to meet regulatory requirements.
The Advantages
By transitioning to a fully managed cloud-based IT infrastructure, this construction consulting firm now benefits from:
✅ Minimal disruption – The migration was completed without user downtime or workflow interruptions.
✅ Stronger security – Endpoint security, MFA, and Conditional Access significantly reduced cyber risks.
✅ Scalability & accessibility – Employees can securely access IT resources from any location.
✅ Standardized processes – Streamlined device management, security enforcement, and IT workflows.
✅ Reliable backups – Hourly Microsoft 365 backups ensure business continuity and compliance.
✅ Ongoing support – ingenuIT continues to provide strategic IT guidance, consulting, and support.
With ingenuIT’s proactive IT management, security enhancements, and cloud transformation, this firm now operates with a highly secure, scalable, and efficient IT infrastructure. Our team continues to provide day-to-day support and strategic guidance, ensuring their IT environment aligns with their evolving business needs.
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