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Microsoft 365 Security Controls Review
As enterprises continue to expand their usage and data footprints within Microsoft 365 (M365), security practitioners must safeguard against any potential cyber risks that could result in accidental or malicious data disclosure.
Canary Trap’s M365 Security Controls Review aims to ensure that your valuable data is properly safeguarded from internal and external threats. We will review the security settings applied to Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online and other M365 platforms, including:
- Identity and Access Management
- Data Protection
- Threat Protection
- Compliance
- Mailbox and Collaboration Security
- Device and Application Management
- Security Administration
Canary Trap’s M365 Controls Review can be undertaken with minimal knowledge of your environment, including the processes or specific applications which are in use. At the end of the engagement, Canary Trap will deliver a comprehensive Findings Report which will highlight opportunities to improve security and mitigate cyber risk.
Committing to undertake regular security assessments will help to ensure that your organization can remain vigilant and resilient to new and emerging cyber threats. Undertaking a M365 Security Controls Review can assist with improved planning when it comes to business continuity and disaster recovery.
Canary Trap combines human expertise with sophisticated tools, proven methodologies and, where appropriate, threat intelligence to ensure a thorough, in-depth approach to security testing and assessments.
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FAQs
What is a Microsoft 365 Security Controls Review?
A Microsoft 365 Security Controls Review evaluates the configuration and security settings of your M365 environment to ensure sensitive data is properly safeguarded against internal and external threats. It identifies misconfigurations, gaps, and opportunities to strengthen your cloud security posture.
Why is an M365 security review important for my organization?
Microsoft 365 is a prime target for attackers due to its widespread use and access to sensitive business data. A review helps prevent data breaches, ensures compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001), and validates that your environment is aligned with Microsoft’s best practices.
What areas are typically assessed during an M365 security review?
Our review covers:
- Identity and access management (MFA, conditional access policies)
- Data loss prevention (DLP) policies
- Email security and anti-phishing protections
- SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams configurations
- Logging, monitoring, and alerting settings
How often should Microsoft 365 security controls be reviewed?
We recommend conducting reviews annually or after major platform changes (e.g., new integrations, tenant migrations, or policy updates). Regular reviews ensure that evolving threats and new features don’t introduce exploitable weaknesses.
What deliverables will Canary Trap provide after the review?
You’ll receive a comprehensive Findings Report that includes:
- Executive summary for leadership teams
- Detailed findings with severity ratings
- Configuration gaps and risks identified
- Actionable remediation recommendations
- Findings review meeting with our Microsoft 365 security experts
