Microsoft 365 Security Assessment

Secure your tenant. See the gaps. Act with confidence.

Rapid visibility of risk and misconfiguration
Prioritised actions that move your Secure Score
Compliance‑aligned recommendations that fit your business
A practical roadmap to improvement

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What is a Microsoft 365 (M365) Security Assessment?

A structured review of your Microsoft 365 tenant covering identity, access, data protection, compliance settings, and threat management - with actionable, best‑practice recommendations.

Why choose an M365 Security Assessment from boxxe?

You want clarity, not guesswork. boxxe pairs deep Microsoft expertise with a human, consultant‑led approach to reveal risks, reduce complexity, and help you get more from the licences you already own.

Consultant‑led, not a checkbox exercise

Workshops and discovery sessions ensure we understand your environment and context. You get relevant insights not generic findings, and a plan you can execute.

Benchmarked to what good looks like

We assess configurations and policies, then benchmark against Microsoft Secure Score and recognised standards to highlight priorities that matter.

Value from what you already own

We identify underused M365 security capabilities so you can maximise existing licensing before buying new tools.

Clear roadmap to results

You receive a prioritised action plan that reduces risk, improves resilience, and supports compliance - with optional next‑step services.

Benefits of an M365 Security Assessment

Security should accelerate your organisation, not slow it down. Our assessment gives you a complete picture of your Microsoft 365 security posture and the shortest path to improvement. It’s fast, personal, and focused on outcomes.

We combine technical depth with straight‑talking advice. Expect clarity on risk, alignment to standards, and practical steps that your teams can own from day one.

Risk reduction

Shrink exposure to common threats by addressing misconfigurations and gaps with targeted fixes that harden identity, access, and data protection.

Compliance confidence

Understand how your tenant stacks up against regulatory and industry expectations and what to change to meet them more reliably.

Operational simplicity

Cut complexity by focusing on the controls that matter most and streamlining day‑to‑day security management.

Cost optimisation

Unlock the security value already included in Microsoft 365 to defer or avoid new spend.

Executive‑level visibility

Communicate risk and progress with clear, prioritised recommendations and an improvement roadmap.

Why your organisation needs a M365 Security Assessment from boxxe

Microsoft 365 isn’t secure by default for every use case. Misconfigurations, evolving threats, and unused features create blind spots that increase risk, drive up cost, and strain teams already under pressure to do more with less.

Risk of breach

Hidden gaps in identity, access, or threat protection expose sensitive data and operations.

Compliance exposure

Without clear guardrails, regulatory obligations are harder to meet and prove.

Limited visibility

Many organisations don’t know their current risk posture or Secure Score.

Underused capability

You may already own advanced security features you’re not leveraging.

Resource constraints

Teams lack time or specialist skills to keep pace with change.

Featured case studies

Explore featured case studies showcasing how our solutions perform in practice and produce successful outcomes across key projects.

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Russell Group University

Improved security, and stopping unauthorised user access to sensitive data with Freja eID.

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Saïd Business School

Improved performance, resilience and security to help this higher education institution stay agile, secure and future-ready.

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M365 Security Assessment - In detail

From posture to plan - a consultant‑led assessment that turns findings into action

Our M365 Security Assessment provides a comprehensive evaluation of your tenant’s security configuration. We review identity and access controls, data protection policies, compliance settings, and threat management capabilities to build a clear picture of current risk and opportunity. Findings are aligned to Microsoft best practice and industry standards, then translated into prioritised recommendations. The aim is simple: rapid, confident improvements that strengthen resilience and accelerate value from Microsoft 365.

Scope and focus areas

Identity & Access: Authentication, conditional access, and privileged access patterns.
Information Protection: Data classification, protection policies, and sharing controls.
Threat Protection: Detection, response posture, and tenant‑level safeguards.
Compliance & Governance: Configuration against policy and regulatory expectations.
Licence Optimisation: Which security features you already own and how to use them.

Delivery methodology

Personal Touch & Discovery: Consultant‑led sessions and tenant discovery to understand context, users, and business priorities.
Analysis & Benchmarking: Configuration review benchmarked against Microsoft Secure Score and relevant standards to identify risk and quick wins.
Recommendations: A clear set of prioritised actions that reduce risk, raise Secure Score, and support compliance.
Roadmap: A time‑phased plan for remediation and optimisation, including how to maximise built‑in M365 security capabilities.

Outputs you can use

You receive a structured report that explains findings in plain language, maps them to business impact, and provides actionable next steps. The outcome is visibility, confidence, and momentum — with the option for boxxe to support delivery if required.

Who it’s for

IT leaders, transformation managers, and procurement teams who want a fast, credible view of risk and a practical plan to improve Microsoft 365 security without unnecessary tooling.

Summary

Assess
Consultant‑led discovery and tenant review across identity, data protection, threat management, and compliance.

Benchmark
We map configurations to Microsoft Secure Score and best practice to highlight true priorities.

Improve
You get a clear, prioritised roadmap with recommendations that reduce risk, support compliance, and maximise the value of your existing Microsoft 365 licences - fast.

Contents

What you get

Everything you need to understand your posture and move forward with confidence:

A consultant‑led assessment
Secure Score benchmarking
A findings report in plain English
Prioritised recommendations, and
A practical roadmap to remediation and optimisation.

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What our customers have to say

Verisec has for several years aided UK municipalities with secure logins and solutions. The opportunity to contribute to the University’s digitisation is a great success for us. The new agreement became a reality by the assistance of one of our British partners. We look forward to being able to attract more universities and institutions in the public sector, in both the UK and other countries, in the future.

Johan Henrikson

CEO

Verisec

"SaÏd Business School see boxxe as an extension to their own company. And one of the things we've tried to instill, is that as a managed service partner, we would like boxxe to look after our network, as if it were their own. We trust and empower boxxe to do that and the partnership works really well with that foundation in place."

Mark Bramwell

CIO

SaÏd Business School

“The delivery of the UK MNP for Bold Quest 2025 was executed with professionalism and technical precision. The system federated on schedule, met all security requirements, and operated without issue during live execution. The support provided throughout build and deployment was instrumental to the UK’s successful participation.”

Jack Gillum

Assistant Head, International Experimentation, Integrated Warfare Centre

Cyber & Specialist Operations (CSOC)

We have had excellent support from boxxe for many years. All the work done has been in accordance with MOD requirement, hence ensuring we maintain the required accreditations for MOD Contracts.

Julian Floyd

Systems and IT Manager

ECS

Key strategic partnership

boxxe is a multi‑accredited Microsoft Partner with in‑house managed and professional services, including Modern Work and Security solution designations.

FAQs

Whether you want clarity on timelines, scope, outcomes, or next steps, this section helps you quickly understand what to expect and how the M365 Security Assessment supports your goals.

How long does the assessment take?

Timelines vary by tenant size and scope. We confirm this during discovery to ensure an efficient, low‑friction engagement and clear milestones.

What do you actually review?

Identity and access, information protection, threat management, and compliance configuration — plus opportunities to use built‑in M365 features you already own.

Will this help with compliance?

Yes. We assess settings and policies against best practice and surface actions that make it easier to meet regulatory expectations.

What do we receive at the end?

A clear report with prioritised recommendations, a mapped roadmap, and options for further support if you want help implementing the changes.

Can you help deliver the roadmap?

Yes — we can support implementation through our professional and managed services where required.

Secure your Microsoft 365 with our M365 Security Assessment

Know your risks. Act on clear priorities. Strengthen your posture fast.

Consultant‑led, outcome‑driven review
Benchmarked against Microsoft Secure Score
Prioritised actions and a practical roadmap
Make the most of the licences you already own

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Microsoft 365 Security Assessment

What is a Microsoft 365 (M365) Security Assessment?

Why choose an M365 Security Assessment from boxxe?

Consultant‑led, not a checkbox exercise

Benchmarked to what good looks like

Value from what you already own

Clear roadmap to results

Benefits of an M365 Security Assessment

Risk reduction

Compliance confidence

Operational simplicity

Cost optimisation

Executive‑level visibility

Why your organisation needs a M365 Security Assessment from boxxe

Risk of breach

Compliance exposure

Limited visibility

Underused capability

Resource constraints

Featured case studies

Russell Group University

CSOC - Bold Quest 2025

Saïd Business School

M365 Security Assessment - In detail

From posture to plan - a consultant‑led assessment that turns findings into action

Scope and focus areas

Delivery methodology

Outputs you can use

Who it’s for

Summary

What you get

What our customers have to say

Key strategic partnership

FAQs

How long does the assessment take?

What do you actually review?

Will this help with compliance?

What do we receive at the end?

Can you help deliver the roadmap?

Secure your Microsoft 365 with our M365 Security Assessment

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