FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Microsoft Security Roadmap Assessment service from Difenda?
The Microsoft Security Roadmap Assessment is a service from Difenda that provides a detailed review of your current security environment, whether you’re just starting out or already have some Microsoft security solutions deployed. Once the assessment is complete, Difenda will provide a comprehensive report outlining your current security posture and a tailored roadmap for implementing or adjusting Microsoft Security tools.
Who is this service suitable for?
This service is best suited for customers who do not have a large security team, are unfamiliar with Microsoft Security suite of tools, or are looking for an expert assessment of their current environment. It can be utilized in any industry and is particularly beneficial for the Public Sector, Manufacturing, Retail, and Financial Institutions. While it’s suitable for any size of organization, it’s often discussed in the mid-market to large corporate segments.
What does the assessment and roadmap process include?
The process includes five phases: Discover, Develop, Review & Signoff, Execute, and Manage. The discovery phase reviews your organization, environment, and existing roadmaps. In the development phase, findings from the discovery are analyzed and documented, and the roadmap is developed. The review & signoff phase involves assisting with the review and approval of the roadmap with senior sponsors. In the execute phase, roadmap activities are iteratively executed, monitored, and managed. The manage phase involves the Difenda Shield suite of managed products.
What Microsoft products are utilized in this assessment?
Microsoft Products utilized in this assessment include Microsoft Entra, Endpoint Manager, Purview, Priva, Defender, and Sentinel.
What will the assessment report include?
The report will outline your current security posture, any gaps in controls, your regulatory and compliance framework, security tools, and current Microsoft Licenses. It will also include a tailored roadmap for how to implement or adjust Microsoft Security tools.
What is the Difenda Shield suite of managed products?
The Difenda Shield suite of managed products includes Managed SIEM, Managed EDR, AVM, MDR for IT, and MDR for OT.
How long does the assessment take?
The assessment typically takes two weeks to complete.
Who performs the assessment?
The assessment is performed by Difenda’s team of security experts, all of whom are Microsoft Security certified technicians.
Can the Difenda team implement the recommendations from the assessment?
Yes, the Difenda team can support your organization through the implementation of any of the recommendations via additional services.
What are the benefits of this assessment?
This assessment will help you understand your organizational threat landscape, discover gaps in your current security measures, and receive a customized roadmap for improving your security posture. It will also show you how to best use the Microsoft Security Suite of tools along with Difenda’s tools to secure your organization.