Last reviewed: 28 Oct 2025
By C4C Group – UK Authorised Reseller of Aware, Mimecast & Incydr
The Compliance Risk Hiding in Plain Sight
In 2024, the ICO issued 18 fines totalling over £2.8 million — mostly for unlawful data exposure and poor governance.
And that’s just what’s public.
At C4C Group, we see the same pattern every week:
“We didn’t know that spreadsheet was shared with 200 people in Teams…”
Microsoft Teams now powers 75% of UK enterprise collaboration (Microsoft 365 Adoption Report, 2025).
But it’s also the #1 blind spot for:
- PII leaking in chats
- Toxic language in channels
- Guest users exporting sensitive files
Traditional DLP stops at the laptop. Teams lives in the cloud.
That’s why we resell Aware — the AI-native governance layer built for modern collaboration.
Let’s show you how it works, why it matters, and how C4C Group gets you protected in days.
The 3 Risks Aware Eliminates (Before They Become Fines)
| Risk | Real-World Example | Aware Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Uncontrolled PII | Analyst pastes customer data into a project channel | Auto-redaction + SOC alert in <15s |
| Toxic Language | Contractor uses inappropriate language in a sprint chat | AI flags toxicity → HR review |
| Data Exfiltration | Guest downloads 1.2 GB of IP via Files tab | Policy block + full audit trail |
Source: ICO Enforcement Data 2024
How Aware Works – No Latency, No Drama
Aware sits on top of Teams via the Microsoft Graph API.
It scans every message, file, and reaction in real time — without slowing anything down.
| Feature | What It Does | Business Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 250+ AI Risk Indicators | Detects PII, PCI, bias, IP leaks | Prevents ICO-level exposure |
| Real-Time Alerts | Slack/Email to your SOC | 40% faster incident response |
| eDiscovery Export | BAILII-ready bundles | Cuts legal costs by 60% |
Real Client Win: From Chaos to Control in Weeks
Client: Mid-sized UK law firm (anonymised)
Challenge: 1,800 users, 400+ channels, zero visibility
Result with C4C + Aware:
- 87 PII leaks blocked in first 30 days
- 3 toxicity incidents flagged → resolved pre-HR
- Full audit trail for upcoming SRA inspection
“We thought compliance was email-only. C4C showed us Teams was the real risk.”
How C4C Group Helps You Get Aware Set Up in Weeks
We don’t just send you a login. We deploy, configure, and optimise end to end.
Here’s the C4C Playbook:
Week 1: Discovery Call (Map your risks)
Week 2: Tenant Connect (Azure AD + API), Policy Workshop (Train AI on your rules)
Week 3: Go Live (Alerts + dashboards)
We also bundle Aware, Mimecast, and Incydr.
Book a 30-Min Risk Review (No Obligation)
Let C4C Group identify your Teams risks — and show you exactly how Aware (or another tool) solves them.
No sales pressure. Just clarity.
FAQ
Does Aware slow down Teams?
No. It runs via the Microsoft Graph API — zero user impact.
How much does Aware cost via C4C?
Drop us a line at hello@c4cgroup.co.uk .
Can it integrate with Mimecast or Incydr?
Yes. We bundle all three under one contract.
Final Thought
Your Teams tenant is business-critical — and a compliance time bomb.
With C4C + Aware, you get:
✅ No surprises
✅ No fines
✅ One predictable ARR line
👉 Book Your Risk Review or reach out via email hello@c4cgroup.co.uk