Comprehensive protection for Microsoft 365, devices, networks and people
Designing and implementing hardening across Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Mobile Application Management (MAM) and Conditional Access (CA) to raise your Microsoft Secure Score and materially improve your security posture.
Our Cyber Essentials approach (CE → CE+)
We help you pass Cyber Essentials, then progress to Cyber Essentials Plus within the recommended window—co‑ordinating evidence, scoping and technical testing with accredited assessors. (We can also advise on the latest “Willow” question set.) This mirrors our ongoing engagement model described in Re: Follow-Up on Our Meeting. [learn.microsoft.com]
Who benefits
- SMEs needing an attainable baseline with measurable ROI.
- Growing organisations expanding remote/BYOD access.
- Regulated businesses seeking defensible controls and audit trails.
- Leaders wanting a practical path to Zero Trust without unnecessary complexity.
Going beyond the audit: targeted hardening
- Monthly security awareness training
- Automated enrolment and reminders
- Phishing attack simulations with detailed analytics
- Dark web scans for exposed data
Deliverables
- Plain English report with critical issues, quick wins and strategic recommendations.
- Secure Score before/after, plus benchmarks vs similar organisations.
- Cyber Essentials mapping (what’s met today, what’s left, and the evidence required).
- Implementation roadmap (MFA, CA baselines, DLP/MAM roll out, device compliance).
- Executive summary for stakeholders and insurers, suitable for board reporting.
Why Microsoft Secure Score matters
Secure Score is Microsoft’s built‑in measure of your security posture—higher scores indicate more recommended protections in place. It provides a central dashboard, trend history, benchmark comparisons, and a prioritised list of actions that increase protection with clear user‑impact ratings.
Secure Score on Microsoft Learn
We routinely deliver significant improvements—e.g., recent executive reports for clients show clear score increases and actionable benchmarking, used to track posture and guide next steps. See examples in Executive_Report_S2_Partnership_2025-06-25.pdf and Executive_Report_You_Garden_Limited_2025-07-23.pdf. [learn.microsoft.com], [learn.microsoft.com]
Real‑world outcomes: We have completed many Microsoft 365 security audits and lifted clients’ Secure Scores from ~30 to ~90, while improving overall security posture and governance.
FAQ's - Have a question about our Security Audit?
Here are some answers to common questions about our Security Audit. If you need more details, get in touch with our team.
Do you disrupt day‑to‑day operations?
No. We use read‑only access and non‑intrusive scans. Any active testing is scheduled and agreed in advance.
How long does a Security Audit take?
Typically 2–4 weeks from scoping to final report, depending on size and complexity.
Is a security autit the same as penetration testing?
No. A Security Audit is broader—covering controls, configurations and processes. Pen testing is included as an optional validation step.
Can you help us achieve Cyber Essentials or CE+?
Yes. We tailor the audit to map directly to Cyber Essentials requirements and coordinate CE+ testing with our independent partner.
What do you need from us?
A short scoping call, a technical contact, and limited read‑only access to relevant systems. We provide a simple checklist at kick‑off.
Do you offer ongoing support?
Yes—many clients extend into quarterly reviews and continuous monitoring to track Secure Score and control maturity.