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