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Basic Azure Security Assessment

Foundational security evaluation for your Azure environment

Essential Security Review

The Basic Azure Security Assessment provides a foundational review of your Azure environment, focusing on essential security controls and quick-win improvements to strengthen your cloud security posture.

Ideal for organizations starting their cloud security journey or seeking a rapid assessment of critical security configurations and immediate remediation opportunities.

Core security configuration review
Quick-win recommendations
Priority risk identification
Actionable remediation steps

Assessment Focus Areas

Identity Basics
Azure AD, MFA, basic RBAC
Infrastructure
Network security, VM protection
Quick Wins
High-impact, easy fixes

What's Included

Security Configuration

  • Azure Security Center review
  • Network security groups
  • Storage security
  • Basic policy compliance

Identity & Access

  • Azure AD configuration
  • MFA status
  • RBAC assignments
  • Admin account security

Infrastructure Security

  • VM security settings
  • Network topology
  • Public exposure review
  • Backup configuration

Recommendations

  • Priority findings
  • Quick-win actions
  • Implementation guidance
  • Next steps roadmap

Deliverables

Security assessment summary report
Priority findings and risks
Quick-win recommendations
Implementation checklist

Start Your Azure Security Journey

Quick assessment with immediate actionable improvements