One Step Beyond Enables Organizations to Enhance Security Posture

One Step Beyond enables organizations to deploy a comprehensive Threat Protection Engagement (TPE), leveraging Microsoft security technologies, including XDR and Sentinel. This engagement provides deep insights into cloud and on-premises security landscapes, helping organizations mitigate vulnerabilities and implement best practices to establish a robust security framework.

Outcomes

• Enhanced Security Posture: Identify and mitigate key vulnerabilities across Microsoft 365 and on-premises environments.
• Threat Visibility: Gain insights into real-time threats targeting your organization.
• Risk Reduction: Implement security measures to minimize exposure to cyber threats.
• Optimized Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Continuous Protection: Develop a proactive security approach with managed detection and response.

Timeline

Assessment and Planning – 1 week

Understanding the current security posture and defining objectives for an effective Threat Protection Engagement.

Key Activities:

• Cybersecurity risk assessment and threat landscape analysis.
• Review of existing Microsoft 365 and on-premises security configurations.
• Analysis of identity protection, email security, and data protection controls.
• Stakeholder alignment on security objectives and compliance needs.

Outputs:

• Security Risk Report.
• Security Improvement Plan.
• Microsoft 365 and On-Premise Security Overview.

Threat Detection and Analysis – 1 week

Deploying security tools and conducting deep threat analysis.

Key Activities:

• Configuring Microsoft Defender XDR for real-time threat detection.
• Deploying Microsoft Sentinel for security incident monitoring.
• Identifying compromised identities and suspicious activities.
• Analyzing phishing, malware, and attack vectors.
• Defining immediate remediation steps.

Outputs:

• Threat Intelligence Report.
• Incident and Response Playbook.
• Security Recommendations Document.

Mitigation and Implementation – 1 week

Implementing security measures to mitigate identified threats and vulnerabilities.

Key Activities:

• Enforcing Conditional Access and identity protection policies.
• Implementing Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to mitigate phishing risks.
• Securing endpoints with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Configuring automated incident response and remediation workflows.

Outputs:

• Identity Protection Implementation Document.
• Endpoint Security Configuration Document.
• Security Policy Deployment Guidelines.

Validation and Final Review – 1 week

Ensuring security policies and mitigations are effectively implemented.

Key Activities:

• Security validation testing and simulated attack scenarios.
• Reviewing security event logs and incident resolution effectiveness.
• Stakeholder review and final adjustments to security configurations.

Outputs:

• Security Testing and Validation Report.
• Final Documentation and Recommendations.
• Handover to Operational Teams.

Customer Commitment

To ensure the success of this engagement, customer collaboration is essential:

• Providing access to key systems and stakeholders for assessment.
• Defining clear security objectives and expected outcomes.
• Engaging in security awareness and training initiatives.
• Committing to implementing and maintaining security improvements.