Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Audit
Protect your business with a full Microsoft 365 security check
You run a team of 50 to 300 people. Microsoft 365 powers your daily work. But gaps in Defender, DLP, Sentinel, Intune, or SharePoint leave you open to breaches and compliance fines. Our audit spots those issues fast. It validates every key area so you stay secure and meet Essential 8 standards. Book a call today.
Trusted by 50+ Australian SMBs like yours.
The Problem
Security teams in mid-sized companies face big headaches with Microsoft 365. Defender antivirus might lack real-time protection or tamper guards on some devices. Attack surface rules often sit in audit mode only, missing blocks on risky actions. DLP policies overlook Teams chats or endpoint copies to USB, letting sensitive data like TFNs slip out. Sentinel connectors fail quietly, so threats hide in missing logs. Intune misses unenrolled devices or weak compliance rules, allowing unhealthy endpoints into your network. SharePoint setups ignore macro blocks or backups, falling short of Essential 8 level 2.
These gaps build up over time. Staff add configs without checks. Compliance reports show false positives or blind spots. You waste hours hunting issues manually. Breaches cost thousands; fines from Australian regulators hit harder. Non-compliant devices access emails and files freely. Noise from bad alerts drowns real threats. In short, your setup protects some areas but leaves others exposed. Teams scramble reactively. Costs rise from poor log ingestion or ignored vulnerabilities. Without a clear audit, risks grow daily.
The Solution
Cloud Solution IT delivers your Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Audit as a targeted service. We check Defender for antivirus settings, ASR rules, EDR alerts, vulnerability scores, device risks, and licensing fit. DLP gets full review: policies across Exchange, Teams, endpoints; sensitive types like Medicare numbers; enforcement modes; gaps in coverage. Sentinel audit covers connectors, analytics rules, false positives, playbooks, watchlists, and cost tweaks.
Intune validation confirms enrollments, compliance policies, profiles, baselines for Essential 8, Conditional Access ties, app protection, patches, and non-compliant handling. SharePoint ties into Essential 8 gaps like patches, MFA, admin limits, app controls, macros, hardening, backups. We need Global Reader, Security Reader, and Compliance Administrator access. You get a clear report with gaps, risks, and fixes. No long contracts; predictable costs. Our experts handle discovery, analysis, and recommendations. As a result, you cut breach risks, meet Australian compliance, and focus on business growth. Setup takes days, not weeks.
Key Features
Microsoft Defender Audit
We validate antivirus configs for real-time and cloud protection, plus tamper settings. ASR rules get checked for enablement, modes, and gaps. EDR, threat management scores, device risks, and licensing align perfectly. Devices stay protected across your org.
DLP Policies Review
Full inventory of active policies in Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams. We spot sensitive types for Australia (TFN, Medicare, defense), modes, exceptions, Teams/endpoint coverage, alerts, and gaps. Data stays safe from leaks.
Microsoft Sentinel Check
Data connectors for M365, Defender, Entra ID run smoothly with full log coverage. Analytics rules, false positives, playbooks, watchlists, threat intel, and ingestion costs all optimize. Threats surface clearly with less noise.
Microsoft Intune Validation
Enrollment covers all devices; compliance rules enforce OS, encryption, Defender. Profiles, baselines for Essential 8, Conditional Access, MAM, patches, and non-compliant actions work right. Only healthy devices access resources.
SharePoint
Essential 8 Gaps
We assess patches via Intune, MFA enforcement, admin restrictions, app controls with ASR, macro blocks, hardening, and backups with retention. Hits maturity level 2 fast.
| Audit Area | Key Checks | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Defender | ✓ Defender antivirus configuration (real-time protection, cloud-delivered protection, tamper protection settings) ✓ Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules (enabled rules, audit vs. block mode, gaps) ✓ Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) configuration (alert policies, automated investigation) ✓ Threat & Vulnerability Management (exposure score, vulnerabilities, remediation) ✓ Device risk scoring (high/medium alerts, triage) ✓ Defender for Business vs. Endpoint P1/P2 licensing |
Validate endpoint protection deploys, configures, and protects all devices. |
| Microsoft Purview | ✓ DLP policy inventory (active/inactive across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams) ✓ Sensitive information types (built-in/custom for TFN, Medicare, defense) ✓ Policy enforcement modes (audit vs. block, risk assessment) ✓ Policy conditions/exceptions (overly permissive logic) ✓ Teams DLP coverage (chat/channel messages) ✓ Endpoint DLP (USB copy, print, cloud upload) ✓ DLP alerts/incidents (volume, false positives, workflow) ✓ Policy gap analysis (uncovered data/channels) |
Ensure sensitive data identifies, classifies, and blocks from unauthorized sharing. |
| Microsoft Sentinel | ✓ Data connector status (M365, Defender, Entra ID active/ingesting) ✓ Log ingestion coverage (gaps like sign-in/audit logs) ✓ Analytics rules (active/disabled, coverage gaps) ✓ False positive rate (incidents, alert volume) ✓ Automated playbooks (Logic Apps, missing automation) ✓ Watchlists/threat intelligence (feeds configured) ✓ Cost/ingestion optimization (reduce bills safely) |
Verify Sentinel ingests signals, detects threats, automates responses with minimal noise. |
| Microsoft Intune | ✓ Enrollment coverage (all endpoints enrolled, unenrolled spots) ✓ Device compliance policies (OS, encryption, password, Defender; non-compliant devices) ✓ Configuration profiles (hardening, WiFi, VPN, baselines) ✓ Endpoint security baselines (Essential 8 alignment) ✓ Conditional Access integration (compliance enforced) ✓ App protection policies (MAM for mobile) ✓ Patch management (Windows Update, compliance) ✓ Non-compliant handling (block, notify, remediate) |
Confirm devices enroll, comply, and manage per policy for secure access. |
| Essential 8 | ✓ Patch OS (Intune compliance, Windows Update) ✓ Multi-Factor Authentication (Conditional Access for users/admins) ✓ Restrict Admin Privileges (roles, PIM, JIT access) ✓ Application Control (Intune/Defender allow/block lists, ASR) ✓ Restrict Office Macros (endpoint/M365 policies) ✓ User Application Hardening (browser/Office settings, baselines) ✓ Regular Backups (retention, coverage, recovery) |
Close gaps to reach Essential 8 maturity level . |
How It Works
First, grant us Global Reader, Security Reader, and Compliance Administrator roles. This lets us scan without changes.
Next, we run the audit. Tools pull configs from Defender, DLP, Sentinel, Intune, and SharePoint in hours.
Then, we analyze. Gaps, risks, and fixes go into your custom report.
Finally, you get actionable steps. We support remediation if needed.
Use Cases
Compliance Prep for Audits. Teams facing Australian regulator checks use our Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Audit to prove DLP covers TFNs and Sentinel logs flow fully. They fix gaps before deadlines.
Post-Breach Recovery. After an incident, CISOs run this to harden Intune compliance and Defender EDR. It spots weak spots like ASR audit modes quickly.
Quarterly Health Checks. IT managers schedule regular audits. They track Essential 8 progress on SharePoint backups and Intune patches over time.
FAQ
How much does the Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Audit cost?
It’s complimentary for initial Discovery call.
Ongoing checks start at fixed monthly fees based on your size. No surprises. Time and Material fee is $190 per hour. Fix fee project engagement is also available
What integrations do you need?
Just Microsoft 365 roles: Global Reader, Security Reader, Compliance Administrator. No extra tools or agents.
Is my data secure during the audit?
Yes. We follow strict Australian privacy standards. Read-only access means zero changes. Reports stay confidential.
How long does onboarding take?
Most clients start in 2-4 days. Grant roles, and we schedule the scan.
Can you help fix issues found?
Absolutely. Our M365 Security SME offers managed fixes as subscriptions. 24/7 support included.
Get Started Today
Your Microsoft 365 setup deserves this check. Spot Defender gaps, DLP leaks, or Intune drifts now. Australian businesses trust CSIT for fast, expert audits. Get a free IT assessment to review your setup in 15 minutes. Book now and secure your team.