Microsoft 365 Security Baseline and Compliance Hardening

Many small and mid-sized businesses believe they are secure simply because they have Microsoft 365 licenses. However, licensing alone does not automatically configure the protections tailored to your organization needs.

CSE delivers a structured Security Baseline engagement that configures, strengthens, and validates your Microsoft 365 environment using Microsoft-recommended security controls and modern identity protection principles. We help organizations move from default configurations to properly secured environments without unnecessary complexity or disruption.

This offering helps businesses:

-Strengthen identity and access controls -Reduce phishing and ransomware exposure -Align Microsoft 365 with NIST, HIPAA, or CMMC frameworks -Implement Conditional Access correctly -Protect sensitive data using DLP and Sensitivity Labels -Establish clear governance and ongoing visibility

Who This Is For - Organizations using:

-Microsoft 365 Business Premium -Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 -Business Basic or Standard

Ideal for:

-SMBs without a full-time security engineer -Organizations preparing for audits -Businesses concerned about phishing or ransomware -Companies modernizing identity and access controls

What the scope covers:

1. Security Posture Assessment - Deliverable: Security Gap & Risk Report with prioritized remediation roadmap.

-Identity and MFA configuration review -Conditional Access analysis -Defender for Office 365 review -DLP and data classification assessment -Intune device compliance review -Admin role and privilege review -Legacy authentication detection -Baseline gap identification report

2. Security Baseline Implementation

Identity Protection Configuration

-Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enforcement -Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) -Conditional Access policy configuration -Blocking legacy authentication -Named location policies

Email & Threat Protection

-Anti-Phishing policies -Anti-Spam and Anti-Malware configuration -Safe Links and Safe Attachments -Impersonation protection -SPF, DKIM, and DMARC validation

Endpoint & Device Protection

-Intune device compliance policies -Endpoint security configuration -Attack Surface Reduction rules -Mobile device and application protection

Data Protection Controls

-Sensitivity Labels -Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies -Blocking automatic email forwarding -Data governance alignment

3. Advanced Threat Protection Configuration

-Microsoft Defender for Office 365 configuration -Advanced threat policy setup -Threat and vulnerability management review -Alert tuning and escalation mapping -Security score optimization

4. Governance, Compliance & Documentation Framework

-Admin role segmentation -Audit logging configuration -Secure configuration validation -Documentation package for compliance reviews -Alignment mapping to NIST, CMMC, or HIPAA controls

5. Validation, Testing & Optimization

-MFA enforcement validation -Conditional Access behavior testing -Safe Links and Safe Attachments testing -DLP policy effectiveness validation -Device compliance reporting review -Security alert testing

6. Training, Handoff & 30-Day Support

-Executive-level security overview session -Administrator training for ongoing management -End-user security awareness guidance -Documentation of implemented controls -30-day post-deployment support window

Deliverables Summary

-Microsoft 365 Security Gap Report -Implemented Security Baseline configuration -Configured Conditional Access policies -Configured Defender and threat protection controls -DLP and Sensitivity Label framework -Compliance alignment summary -Complete documentation package -30-day post-deployment support

Business Outcomes

-Reduced ransomware exposure -Stronger identity security controls -Controlled and monitored data access -Documentation ready for Auditing -High-level protection without unnecessary complexity

Pricing Model

• Fixed Project Fee: $3,000 • Includes 7 days of post-project support from completion date • Additional support, training, or customization billed at standard hourly rate • Payment due upon invoice issuance

Service Clarification - This service includes:

• Structured Microsoft 365 security configuration • Tenant hardening based on best practices • Defined implementation timeline and scope • Formal documentation delivery Final implementation scope and deliverables are governed by the Security Baseline Statement of Work (SOW). Services are delivered in accordance with Microsoft best practices and customer tenant readiness. Contact Us for further information or directly buy the services from Microsoft marketplace.