Use Cases

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01 / Data Protection

“What sensitive data is leaving our business?”

Email, file sharing and devices create routes for sensitive information to leave the organisation. You need to understand what is being shared and where controls are needed.

Our Approach

We identify the data and sharing channels that matter, then use Microsoft Purview to design classification and data loss prevention controls.

  • Review sensitive information and external sharing
  • Test DLP policies before introducing restrictions
  • Set up alert investigation and policy review procedures

Expected Outcome: Visibility of sensitive data movement, with controls and responsibilities for addressing risky sharing.

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02 / Disaster Recovery

“How do we get back online after a serious outage or cyberattack?”

You need to know which services to restore first, whether the backups are usable and what must be in place before staff can resume work.

Our Approach

We design recovery around critical business services, their dependencies and acceptable downtime. The work includes backup and replication choices, recovery procedures and exercises to test the plan.

  • Map dependencies and set recovery objectives
  • Design Azure or hybrid recovery arrangements
  • Test restoration and validate services before reconnecting them

Expected Outcome: A tested recovery plan with priorities, responsibilities and gaps identified before an incident.

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03 / Azure & Network Security

“How do we connect our offices and Azure securely?”

As the environment grows, routing and firewall rules can become difficult to manage. You need to connect services while controlling who and what can reach them.

Our Approach

We map traffic requirements and design secure connections between your locations and Microsoft Azure. Azure Firewall and Azure VPN Gateway are considered alongside segmentation, routing and access requirements.

  • Review network paths and access boundaries
  • Design VPN connectivity and firewall policies
  • Test the changes and document the network

Expected Outcome: Secure connectivity with documented traffic paths, access rules and administration procedures.

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04 / Identity & Access

“Who has access, and do they still need it?”

Accounts, administrator permissions and device exceptions accumulate over time. You need to establish whether current access is appropriate.

Our Approach

We review Microsoft Entra ID, authentication and device controls, then design access policies around job roles and the sensitivity of the systems involved.

  • Review accounts and administrator permissions
  • Design Microsoft Entra Conditional Access and privileged access controls
  • Test policies and define ongoing access reviews

Expected Outcome: Access appropriate to each role, with a process for reviewing and removing permissions.

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05 / Microsoft Configuration

“Are we using our Microsoft security tools effectively?”

Owning licences does not tell you which features are enabled, how they are configured or who is responsible for responding to alerts.

Our Approach

We review the Microsoft services you use, compare the configuration with your requirements and identify where existing capabilities could provide better protection.

  • Review identity, email, device and data protection controls
  • Identify configuration and ownership gaps
  • Prioritise improvements within available licensing

Expected Outcome: A configuration baseline and an implementation plan for making better use of your Microsoft investment.

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06 / Governance & Readiness

“Can we demonstrate our security controls to customers and assessors?”

Security questionnaires and certification preparation require evidence of how controls work, who owns them and where improvements are needed.

Our Approach

We review relevant controls, organise evidence requirements and prepare a remediation plan. This can support Cyber Essentials readiness or an ISO/IEC 27001 governance project.

  • Confirm assets, responsibilities and assessment boundaries
  • Identify technical and documentation gaps
  • Prepare an action plan and supporting evidence

Expected Outcome: An organised set of evidence and a prioritised list of actions before assessment.

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