Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and organisations need to ensure their systems and data are protected. To help you achieve this, the CIS Benchmark Assessment for Microsoft 365 Security offers a structured and practical approach to improving your security posture.
What is the CIS Benchmark Assessment for Microsoft 365 Security?
This assessment is designed to evaluate your Microsoft 365 environment against Microsoft Best Practices and the latest Level 1 CIS Microsoft 365 Benchmark. The benchmark includes over 100 configuration guidelines across 25+ product families, helping organisations mitigate risks and maintain compliance.
Key Features of the Assessment:
- Comprehensive Coverage: Covers Azure Active Directory, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint Online.
- Structured Process: Delivered in three clear stages – Discovery, Remediation Workshop, and Execution.
- Actionable Insights: Provides a detailed RAG (Red, Amber, Green) report to highlight risks, compliance status, and next steps.
- Expert Recommendations: Offers tailored guidance to ensure alignment with Microsoft Best Practices and the CIS Benchmark.
How It Works
The CIS Benchmark Assessment follows a three-stage approach:
- Discovery
Your Microsoft 365 environment is thoroughly analysed to identify gaps in configuration. The findings are measured against the Level 1 CIS Benchmark to provide a clear baseline. - Remediation Workshop
Conducted via Microsoft Teams, this workshop delivers recommendations to help you meet Microsoft Best Practices and the CIS Benchmark. Discussions also focus on how these align with your broader business goals. - Execution
A collaborative plan is developed to address the identified risks. You’ll receive guidance on implementing the recommendations to strengthen your security posture.
Preparing for the CIS Benchmark Assessment
To ensure a smooth assessment process, we’ll ask your organisation to provide the following:
- Global Reader Access to your Microsoft 365 tenant.
- Azure app registration with specific Graph API read-only permissions.
- Participation from relevant stakeholders in the workshop.
These steps help us deliver a thorough and accurate evaluation, ensuring that our recommendations are fully tailored to your organisation’s unique needs.
Why This Matters
Cyber security is no longer just a technical challenge, it’s a strategic priority. By leveraging the CIS Benchmark Assessment, your organisation can proactively address vulnerabilities, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with industry standards.
With its comprehensive scope and structured approach, this assessment goes beyond simply identifying issues; it provides actionable insights and expert guidance to strengthen your Microsoft 365 environment.
Start Securing Your Microsoft 365 Environment
Cyber threats are constantly evolving, but with the right tools and strategies, you can stay one step ahead. Cantium, a trusted provider of cybersecurity solutions with expertise in Microsoft 365 security, is here to help. Backed by Cyber Essentials Plus certification, we offer tailored support to help you secure your systems and data.
To secure a free CIS Benchmarking assessment, contact our team today at: marketing@cantium.solutions.
