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Microsoft 365 Security Risk Assessment & Gap Analysis | Crimson Line
Is Your Microsoft 365 Environment Secure?
The Crimson Line Risk Analysis is a specialized security audit that scans your tenant against the global gold standard (CISA guidelines). We identify critical vulnerabilities in your MFA, Microsoft Entra ID, and Conditional Access policies to provide a prioritized remediation plan.
Risk Analysis Assessment Report
Don’t guess where your gaps are. Our automated assessment report provides a comprehensive “health check” of your Microsoft 365 environment. We inspect critical modules to ensure your organization is protected against ransomware, phishing, and unauthorized access.
Why South African Businesses Need This Framework
- Expert-Led Defense: We implement security controls based on real-world intelligence, protecting you against the same threats targeting nation-states and global enterprises.
- Threat-Informed Prioritization: We don’t just list problems; we fix the vulnerabilities that hackers are actively exploiting right now.
- Global Standard, Local Compliance: By adhering to CISA and ISO benchmarks, you demonstrate the “Due Diligence” required by South African regulations (such as POPIA) and cyber-insurance providers.
- Streamlined Compliance: Fulfill core requirements for major frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), reducing redundant effort and strengthening your overall governance.
This strategic alignment secures your assets against relevant threats.
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory) is the backbone of identity and access management in Microsoft 365. Our report evaluates:
- User Authentication: Ensures multi-factor authentication (MFA) is enabled and properly configured, including phishing-resistant methods such as certificate-based authentication (CBA), FIDO2 Security Keys, Windows Hello for Business, and device-bound passkeys.
- Conditional Access Policies: Reviews policies to ensure they align with best practices for securing access based on user, location, and device.
- Identity Protection: Assesses the implementation of identity protection measures to detect and respond to identity-based threats.
- Access Controls: Evaluates the configuration of access controls to ensure that only authorized users have access to critical resources.
- Audit Logs: Reviews the setup and management of audit logs to ensure comprehensive tracking of user activities and potential security incidents.
Microsoft 365
Defender
Microsoft 365 Defender provides end-to-end security for your Microsoft
365 environment. It includes:
- Defender for Office 365: Protects against email-based threats like phishing and malware.
- Defender for Identity (MDI): Guards against identity-related risks.
- Defender for Cloud Apps (CASB): Secures cloud applications and data.
Exchange Online
Exchange Online is a critical component for email communication within Microsoft 365. Our report examines:
- Email Security: Reviews the configuration of anti-phishing, anti-spam, and anti-malware protections to secure email communications.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Assesses DLP policies to prevent sensitive information from being shared inappropriately.
- Mailbox Auditing: Evaluates mailbox auditing settings to ensure compliance and detect unauthorized access.
- Access Controls: Reviews access control settings to ensure only authorized users can access sensitive emails and data.
- Encryption: Assesses the implementation of encryption for emails both at rest and in transit to protect information.
SharePoint Online
SharePoint Online is a powerful tool for collaboration and document management. Our report inspects:
- Access Controls: Reviews access control settings to ensure only authorized users can access sensitive documents and data.
- Data Encryption: Assesses the implementation of data encryption both at rest and in transit to protect information.
- Sharing Policies: Evaluates sharing policies to ensure they align with organizational security requirements and prevent unauthorized data sharing.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Reviews DLP policies to prevent sensitive information from being shared inappropriately.
- Audit Logs: Assesses the setup and management of audit logs to ensure comprehensive tracking of user activities and potential security incidents.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a hub for teamwork and collaboration. Our report examines:
- Team and Channel Security: Reviews the security settings of teams and channels to ensure proper access controls are in place.
- Data Retention Policies: Assesses data retention policies to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Third-Party App Integration: Evaluates the security of third-party app integrations to prevent potential vulnerabilities.
- Meeting Policies: Reviews meeting policies to ensure secure communication and collaboration.
- Audit Logs: Assesses the setup and management of audit logs to ensure comprehensive tracking of user activities and potential security incidents.
Azure Defender for cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a robust security management solution designed to protect cloud and hybrid environments. It offers advanced threat detection, continuous security assessments, and seamless integration with other security tools. Key features include:
- Threat Intelligence Reports: In-depth analysis of attackers, campaigns, and threats.
- Azure Monitor Workbooks: Track coverage, secure scores, system updates, vulnerabilities, compliance, alerts, pricing, governance, and DevOps security.
- Cloud Discovery Reports: Identify shadow IT by analyzing cloud app usage.
How the Process Works
Strategic Risk Roadmap
Scoping & Connection
We securely link our non-intrusive tools to your tenant with zero downtime.
Deep-Scan Audit
Automated audit against CISA benchmarks and Microsoft best practices.
Personal Validation
Our team contacts you directly to verify findings and provide business context.
Risk Translation
Technical gaps translated into categorized business-level risk roadmaps.
Executive Delivery
Final presentation of your Board-ready Risk Report and defensible plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I perform a Microsoft 365 risk analysis?
We recommend a risk analysis quarterly or immediately after any major compliance changes or staff turnover.
Does this assessment affect my live environment?
No, our tool performs a non-intrusive, read-only scan that does not disrupt your daily operations.
What standards do you audit against?
We strictly follow the CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) guidelines for Microsoft 365. This also covers POPIA, GDPR, NIS and NIS2