What We Found in 9 Out of 10 Orlando Cloud Security Audits

Most businesses think their cloud setup is secure.
9 out of 10 times, it’s not.

A lot of Orlando companies assume tools like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace are protected out of the box. But when we run cloud security audits, we find the same core issues, whether it’s a design agency, law firm, or medical office.

These aren’t horror stories. They’re just overlooked settings, forgotten accounts, and file sharing habits that build up over time. A lot of this digital sprawl gets baked in over the years, especially when no one’s cleaning up the system underneath.

And fixing them? Easier than most businesses realize.

Cloud isn’t “set it and forget it,” even if it feels that way

Cloud tools feel clean and simple. They work in the background. Nothing breaks. So it's easy to assume they’re secure.

But in most environments we audit, here’s what’s missing:

• Multi-factor authentication isn’t fully enforced → SMB multi-factor authentication usage statistics (LastPass)
  
  
• Old admin logins are still active (sometimes shared across staff). These issues are especially common in accounts set up years ago and never revisited — we see them constantly in Microsoft 365 environments.
  
  
• Former employees can still access client folders
  
  
• Files marked “Anyone with the link”, and no one’s reviewed who’s got that link
  
  
• No alerts or logs to show who’s accessing what

These gaps don’t mean something bad has happened. But they do mean you're flying blind and trusting tools that don’t watch your back unless you set them up to.

How most businesses get here

If this sounds familiar, you’re not doing anything wrong. Here’s how it happens:

• You had someone set it up, and haven’t touched it since
  
  
• No one “owns” security, so it’s assumed to be fine
  
  
• Tools evolve, but your settings don’t. Some businesses try to fix these gaps by migrating to a new platform, without realizing they’re just moving the mess. Poorly planned cloud migrations often carry over the same security risks.

Cloud platforms are powerful, but they don't automatically adapt to your business. Without regular reviews, things get messy under the hood.

Here’s why some Orlando businesses are choosing hybrid cloud setups instead of going all-in on the cloud
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What a real cloud security audit does (and why it matters)

We focus on the parts of your system that affect daily operations, client trust, and peace of mind, not tech for tech’s sake.

Here’s what we actually review:

• Who has access to what (and whether they still need it)
  
  
• File-sharing across Google Drive, SharePoint, or Teams
  
  
• Login activity and admin roles
  
  
• MFA, session policies, and sharing defaults

Then we give you two things:

1. A clear, plain-English summary of what’s going on
   
   
2. A prioritized plan to clean it up, without disrupting your team

Most businesses feel more confident and in control within a week of the audit. It’s not about locking things down. It’s about knowing what’s where, who has access, and how to stay ahead of issues.

A real-world example (from right here in Orlando)

A local marketing agency reached out after a staff change led to client documents being shared outside their team.

We found:

• An ex-employee still had access to key folders
  
  
• Sharing settings were wide open on proposal docs
  
  

• No audit trail to flag it

We helped them:

• Clean up and organize access
  
  
• Enforce MFA and create an offboarding checklist
  
  
• Set up alerts for unusual login activity

Now, they have full visibility into their cloud systems and haven’t had a single incident since.

It’s not about fear. It’s about feeling in control.

Cloud audits aren’t just for when something goes wrong. They’re for:

• Knowing your files are safe
  
  
• Making onboarding/offboarding smoother
  
  
• Avoiding last-minute fire drills
  
  
• Protecting client trust without adding busywork

Most businesses just want to know it’s handled. That’s what we give you.

Orlando businesses: we’re local, we’re thorough, and we speak human.

If it’s been more than a year since your last cloud review, or you’ve never done one, you’re not behind. You’re just ready.

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