Microsoft 365 Security Assessment​

Overview & Goal

Microsoft 365 plays a central role in how organizations manage identity, devices, data, and collaboration. Because these services are deeply interconnected, security gaps in one area can quickly impact the entire environment. Many organizations rely on built-in tools without fully understanding how configuration choices, access policies, or device controls affect their overall security posture.

The Microsoft 365 Security Assessment provides a structured review of your environment across identity and access management, devices, information protection, applications, and endpoint security. The assessment helps you understand how your current configuration aligns with security best practices and regulatory requirements, and where gaps may introduce risk.

The goal of this service is to give you clear visibility into your Microsoft 365 security posture and a practical path forward. You receive a concise executive summary, a detailed security and compliance report, and prioritized recommendations that help you strengthen protection, improve compliance alignment, and make informed decisions without disrupting daily operations.

Service Description

The Microsoft 365 Security Assessment reviews your organization’s security posture across identity, devices, information, applications, and collaboration services. We analyze how Microsoft 365 security and compliance controls are configured and how effectively they protect user accounts, data, and endpoints.

The assessment covers key areas such as identity and access management, Conditional Access policies, device compliance, application permissions, and information protection. We evaluate the use of native Microsoft security tools, including Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Microsoft Purview data loss prevention, to identify gaps, misconfigurations, and areas for improvement.

Each finding is documented with clear risk context and mapped against industry best practices and regulatory requirements. You receive actionable recommendations that address both technical controls and policy alignment, helping your team strengthen security, improve compliance posture, and make effective use of the Microsoft 365 features available within your licensing model.

Microsoft 365 Security Assessment​ by 2Ops

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Value to You

Our Microsoft 365 Security Assessment​ provides the following benefits for you

Clear Visibility Across Your Microsoft 365 Security Posture

You gain a comprehensive view of security risks across identity, devices, applications, and data. The assessment helps you understand how your Microsoft 365 configuration impacts overall protection and where gaps require attention.

Reduced Risk Through Strong Identity and Access Controls

Your identity and access configuration is reviewed to identify weak authentication policies, excessive privileges, and Conditional Access gaps. This helps reduce the risk of account compromise and unauthorized access.

Stronger Data Protection and Information Governance

Your environment is evaluated to ensure sensitive data is properly protected across email, files, and collaboration tools. Through a focused review of information protection and DLP controls, we help reduce data exposure and improve governance.

Compliance Readiness and Regulatory Alignment

Your Microsoft 365 setup is reviewed against industry regulations and internal governance requirements. The assessment helps align configurations with frameworks such as GDPR and HIPAA, supporting audit readiness and risk management.

Improved Device and Endpoint Security Posture

Device compliance and endpoint controls are reviewed to identify unmanaged or high-risk devices. This ensures user access aligns with security requirements and supports consistent protection across the organization.

Actionable Insights for Technical and Executive Teams

You receive a clear executive summary and a detailed remediation roadmap. This enables leadership and technical teams to prioritize improvements, allocate resources effectively, and make informed security decisions.

Features

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Identity and Access Management Review

  • Assessing identity configuration, admin roles, and user permissions across Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Reviewing Conditional Access policies and MFA enforcement.
  • Identifying excessive privileges and access risks that could lead to account compromise.

Device and Endpoint Security Assessment

  • Reviewing device compliance and endpoint protection settings.
  • Evaluating how device posture impacts access to Microsoft 365 services.
  • Identifying unmanaged or high-risk devices that weaken overall security.
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Data Protection and Information Governance

  • Assessing Microsoft Purview configuration, including data loss prevention and sensitivity labels.
  • Reviewing how email, file sharing, and collaboration data is protected.
  • Identifying gaps that could lead to data exposure or policy violations.

Application and Integration Security Review

  • Analyzing application permissions, OAuth apps, and connected services.
  • Identifying risky or over-privileged integrations within the Microsoft 365 environment.
  • Recommending controls to reduce unnecessary access to sensitive resources.
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Security Monitoring and Compliance Alignment

  • Reviewing Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and security alert configurations.
  • Mapping current settings against regulatory requirements and best practices.
  • Providing guidance to improve detection, response readiness, and compliance posture.

Why Choose Us?

Microsoft 365 Security Expertise

We specialize in securing Microsoft 365 environments and understand how identity, devices, data, and applications interact within the Microsoft security stack. Our assessments reflect real-world enterprise configurations, not theoretical best practices.

Native Security Tool Proficiency

We assess and optimize the use of built-in Microsoft security and compliance tools, including Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and Microsoft Purview. This helps you get measurable value from the features already available in your licensing model.

Risk-Focused & Practical Approach

Our recommendations are based on risk impact and operational reality. We focus on controls that reduce exposure without disrupting productivity, helping your team implement changes efficiently and with confidence.

Ongoing Security Partnership

We go beyond assessment and reporting. Our team supports remediation planning, provides guidance during implementation, and helps you stay aligned with evolving Microsoft best practices and compliance requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The typical Microsoft 365 Security Assessment takes 1-3 weeks, depending on the size of your organization, the number of tenants, and the level of detail required. We provide a clear schedule before starting and work with minimal disruption to your daily operations.

No. All reviews are performed in a read-only and non-intrusive manner. We analyze configurations, permissions, and policies without changing or interrupting live services.

You receive a full assessment report with an executive summary, a detailed list of findings, risk ratings, and prioritized remediation steps. The report is designed for both leadership and technical teams to understand and act on the results quickly.

Yes. The assessment maps your Microsoft 365 configuration against applicable regulations and industry standards, such as GDPR and HIPAA, helping you understand compliance gaps and prioritize remediation.

Let’s Get In Touch

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