MICROSOFT 365 SECURITY & IDENTITY Assessment and Remediation
Identify Your Microsoft 365 Security Risks — and Know What to Fix First
A fixed-fee Microsoft 365 security assessment focused on identifying real operational risk — with practical guidance on what to fix first, what matters most, and how to remediate safely.
Not Just Another Scanner
Security tools and benchmark reports can generate hundreds of findings. The difficult part is determining which risks actually matter, what should be prioritized first, and how to remediate safely without disrupting operations.
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ForgeNorth Advisory focuses on practical risk reduction — not just generating reports.
Most small and mid-sized organizations assume Microsoft 365 is secure by default.
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In reality, many protections must be explicitly configured, and over time, environments drift due to changes, exceptions, and growth.
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Understand and reduce real security risk in Microsoft 365. Work is focused, evidence-based, and built for both executives and technical teams.
Microsoft 365 Security & Identity Assessment
Microsoft 365 and Entra ID configuration are assessed to identify risky accounts, roles, and policies, and deliver a prioritized plan outlining what to address first and why.
Conditional Access & MFA Hardening
Conditional Access and MFA settings are analyzed and refined to close common attack paths while keeping user impact manageable.
Tenant Security Review & Risk Identification
Issues are across Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Defender are identified that could lead to data loss or account compromise.
Who This Is Best Suited For
Companies with up to 500 employees*
No dedicated security team
* Although best suited for, service is not capped at 500 employees
Using Microsoft 365 (E3/E5/Business Premium)
Concerned about compliance or ransomware
What You'll Receive
Not just data—clear, actionable insight
Most organizations have gaps in MFA enforcement, privileged access, or data exposure settings. This assessment identifies those gaps and shows you where to focus first.
You receive:
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Executive summary of key risks: A concise overview of your most important Microsoft 365 security and identity risks, written for executives and stakeholders.
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Detailed technical findings: Clear, itemized issues across Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Defender, Conditional Access, and MFA with context around business impact, operational considerations, and remediation priority.
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Prioritized remediation plan: High-level guidance outlining what to address first and why.
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Supporting data: Configuration-level evidence and exports to validate findings.
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60-minute walkthrough: Review findings, answer questions, and discuss next steps.
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Pricing: Fixed-fee assessment starting at $1500, depending on tenant size and complexity
* This assessment identifies risk and prioritizes what to fix. Implementation support can be provided as a follow-up engagement if needed.
How It Works
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Secure data collection
Data and configuration details required to assess Microsoft 365 and identity posture are securely collected.
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Analysis of security and identity posture
Microsoft 365 services - including Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Defender, Conditional Access, and MFA - are analyzed to identify risk.
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Report with prioritized findings
You receive an executive summary, detailed technical findings, and a prioritized remediation plan with clear, actionable guidance on what to address first.
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Delivery and walkthrough
The report is reviewed with your team, questions are addressed, and next steps are discussed if additional support is needed.
20+ Years in Enterprise Microsoft Environments
Assessments are informed by over 20 years operating and securing enterprise Microsoft environments, including identity, endpoint management, hybrid infrastructure, Conditional Access, automation, and Microsoft 365 security operations.