When discussing cybersecurity, artificial intelligence will remain a key factor in 2026. AI is not only changing the nature of attacks but also the speed at which they occur. Generative models make phishing more credible, social engineering more scalable, and attacks more efficient. At the same time, the attack surface is expanding in Microsoft 365 environments, as email, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive are highly attractive targets where communication, identities, and data converge.

For many security and IT teams, this means more alerts, more investigations, and more decisions in less time. Those who rely solely on isolated solutions and manual processes in this dynamic environment risk blind spots or simply becoming overwhelmed. But this is precisely where AI's opportunity lies: it can help identify warning signs from phishing emails more quickly, classify incidents faster, and automate routine tasks – without relieving humans of responsibility. Instead, humans and AI become a joint defense team.

What does modern M365 security need today?

Three principles are crucial here:

1. Integrated defense solution: Protective measures must go beyond emails and also take into account collaboration channels and data storage.
2. Automation with transparent decisions: AI should relieve, prioritize and explain – not create additional complexity.
3. Resilience & Governance as a mandatory program: Backup, compliance and authorizations are not "add-ons", but fundamentals for operational capability and risk control.

365 Total Protection: the all-in-one protection suite for Microsoft 365

At the Swiss Cyber Security Days 2026, Hornetescurity by Proofpoint will present how these principles can be implemented in a single platform: 365 Total Protection Plan 4 is an all-in-one protection suite for Microsoft 365 security, backup, and compliance. Specifically designed for Microsoft 365, it is seamlessly integrated, AI-powered, and easy to set up and use intuitively.

Here are a few highlights from the portfolio that Hornetsecurity is presenting on site:

• AI-powered email security: Blocks even sophisticated threats with AI-powered email security features.
• Backup & recovery for M365 data: Automatic backup of mailboxes, Teams, OneDrive for Business and SharePoint, among others – including easy recovery.
• Data sovereignty: Storage in accordance with local data protection requirements – thanks to 12 regional data centers, independent of Microsoft infrastructure.
• Security Awareness as a “Human Firewall”: Fully automated, AI-supported security awareness service including spear-phishing simulations and relevant e-training content.
• Authorization management: Transparency regarding permissions, best practices/policies and warnings in case of violations – to avoid unwanted data exposure.
• Domain protection & email authenticity: Central DMARC/DKIM/SPF management with insights into who is sending via your domains – to protect domain reputation.
• AI assistance for reported emails: The AI Email Security Analyst provides employees with AI-powered live analysis of reported emails, thus relieving processes and teams through automation and direct feedback.
• Protection for Teams chats: Warnings about dangerous links, removal of malicious conversations, and action against senders.

Would you like to learn more about the portfolio? NetPlans, OneICT, PCETERA, ADN, and the Hornetsecurity team would be happy to present the individual services to you in detail. Discover how AI can be used securely and effectively, and how to implement comprehensive Microsoft 365 protection.

Arrange an on-site appointment with one of the partners or Hornetsecurity directly.