Microsoft Security services
Strategic Microsoft Security. Clearly defined, measurably implemented.
Legacy Microsoft environments often harbor hidden structual risks. Instead of relying on isolated, piecemeal measures and tools, we organize your cybersecurity into three distinct domains. three distinct domains. From strategic foundations to preventive hardening and a 24/7 Security Operations Center - we make security tangible for both management and IT.
Secure Microsoft Tenant: A clearly defined security standard for Microsoft 365 & Azure
STRATEGY & ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING
Legacy Microsoft environments often harbor hidden structural risks. Rather than relying on isolated, one-off measures, we establish a robust baseline for your tenant: one that is transparent to operations, management, and audits. The goal is not to implement individual tools, but to establish a clearly defined, verifiable security standard.
Tenant
Health Check
A technical assessment of your Microsoft 365 & Azure environment Description: We analyze your active configurations, license usage, access structures, and policies. You’ll receive a fact-based report detailing the current state of your tenant—not compared to a theoretical ideal, but in relation to your business risks.
Security Target Architecture
A written vision for your Microsoft security Description: Developing your customized target architecture: How should your tenant be structured? Which security measures are critical for your data? What do access policies look like? The result is a binding framework that appeals to management, IT, and auditors alike.
Implementation Roadmap
From analysis to implementation: We break down necessary measures into logical phases (quick wins vs. long-term architectural changes), assess resources and dependencies, and define measurable milestones for your planning.
Preventive
Services
In-depth architectural analyses of your Azure and M365 environments to identify and address structural security vulnerabilities.
NIS2 Directive Implementation
A practical translation of the NIS2 requirements into specific technical and organizational measures for your Microsoft tenant.
Managed Microsoft Security Operations: Continuous security operations for Microsoft 365 & Azure
OPERATIONS & 24/7 MONITORING
Security is not a one-time project, but an ongoing responsibility. This operational model ensures that your defined security standards are consistently upheld in day-to-day operations. We take responsibility where continuous vigilance is required: securing privileged access, monitoring your environment around the clock, and ensuring your ability to respond effectively in an emergency.
Managed Red
Tenant
Complete separation of your privileged identities from production operations. Administrative access is granted exclusively via isolated, hardened workstations (PAW) or secure virtual desktops—operated and monitored continuously in accordance with zero-trust principles.
Security Operation Center (SOC)
Continuous monitoring of your IT environment by specialized analysts. From classifying security-related events to the technical integration of incident response, with clear escalation procedures to your internal teams.
Azure Emergency Tenant
A technically isolated emergency environment in Azure for critical situations (ransomware, total system failure). Ensures that you can continue to communicate and operate even if your primary tenant is compromised—including monthly fire drills and tested recovery processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
What is a Red Tenant, and why do I need one?
A Red Tenant (or “Admin Tenant”) is a physically separate Microsoft environment used exclusively for administrative tasks. Instead of logging into the production tenant, administrators work through an isolated, hardened infrastructure (PAW/VAW). This prevents a compromise of a standard user account or endpoint from leading to a domain administrator privilege escalation.
How do I properly protect privileged identities in Azure AD / Entra ID?
Privileged identities (Global Admin, Privileged Role Admin) must be used outside of production environments. Best practices include: separate hardware (PAW) or isolated virtual desktops (VAW), time-limited access (PIM – Privileged Identity Management), MFA with phishing-resistant methods (FIDO2, certificate-based authentication), and zero-trust network access without internet access for admins.
What is an Azure Emergency Tenant, and how does it differ from a backup?
The Azure Emergency Tenant is not a backup, but a fully functional emergency infrastructure (Exchange, Teams, identities) hosted on separate Azure/Entra tenants. While backups store data, the Emergency Tenant ensures operational capability: communication for the crisis management team, clean admin identities, and control options if the main tenant goes down due to ransomware or compromise. Includes monthly tests (fire drills).
Does every small or medium-sized business need a SOC, or is Microsoft Defender enough?
Microsoft Defender (XDR) is the tool; a SOC is the operation. Defender detects anomalies, but without 24/7 monitoring, expert correlation (false positive filtering), and immediate response, valuable time is lost during incidents. A SOC makes sense as soon as you can no longer rule out the possibility of an attack occurring outside of business hours or if you need to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements (NIS2, ISO 27001).
What is the difference between a security audit and a penetration test?
A penetration test simulates an attack to identify technical vulnerabilities (can someone break in?). A security audit (assessment) evaluates the current state against a defined target standard (is the architecture robust?). The audit identifies structural risks and compliance gaps, while the penetration test demonstrates whether these gaps can actually be exploited. An audit is typically required for NIS2 and regulatory audits.
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Build your own SOC or outsource it?
An in-house 24/7 SOC requires at least 4–5 dedicated analysts plus a manager (high fixed costs, shortage of skilled workers) and 12–18 months to set up and become fully operational. A managed SOC offers immediate availability, scalability, and established playbooks, but requires clear interfaces with your internal IT team. Hybrid models (co-sourcing) are often the pragmatic middle ground: external providers handle 24/7 monitoring and triage, while internal teams retain control over architectural decisions and critical response steps.