Many organizations own powerful Microsoft security technologies but fail to realize their full value. Without proper onboarding, telemetry collection, detection engineering, monitoring, alerting, and reporting, security teams can miss critical threats and operate inefficiently.
MIP helps organizations optimize Microsoft security technologies to improve visibility, detection coverage, incident response readiness, and operational effectiveness.
Core Advantages
- Microsoft Defender deployment status We validate Defender onboarding across endpoints, identities, and cloud workloads to ensure full coverage and eliminate blind spots.
- Defender XDR configuration We assess detection settings, advanced features, and integration maturity to strengthen cross‑domain threat visibility.
- Microsoft Sentinel configuration We review workspace architecture, analytics rules, automation, and data ingestion to ensure Sentinel is optimized for detection and response.
- Endpoint onboarding coverage We identify unmanaged, unmonitored, or partially onboarded devices that weaken your detection posture.
- Log Analytics workspace design We evaluate workspace structure, retention, cost controls, and data ingestion patterns to ensure reliable and efficient logging.
- Azure Monitor implementation We review alert rules, metrics, diagnostic settings, and monitoring pipelines to ensure critical signals are captured.
- AMA and DCR telemetry collection We validate Azure Monitor Agent and Data Collection Rules to ensure correct log sources, event coverage, and consistent telemetry flow.
- Security alert effectiveness We analyze alert noise, fidelity, and coverage to ensure your SOC receives actionable, high‑quality alerts.
- KQL detection and hunting capabilities We assess your detection logic, hunting queries, and analytic rules to strengthen threat discovery and investigation depth.
- Incident workflow maturity We evaluate escalation paths, triage processes, and response procedures to ensure incidents are handled consistently and efficiently.
- SOC reporting and dashboards We review dashboards, reporting views, and SOC visibility tools to ensure analysts and leadership have clear, actionable insights.
- Ticketing and workflow integration We assess how Sentinel, Defender, and monitoring tools integrate with ITSM platforms to streamline response and reduce manual effort.
Core Offerings
- Defender for Endpoint onboarding assessment Verification of device coverage, sensor health, and onboarding completeness.
- Defender XDR configuration review Evaluation of cross‑domain detection settings, integrations, and advanced features.
- Microsoft Sentinel implementation review Assessment of workspace architecture, analytics rules, automation, and data ingestion.
- Azure Monitor and Log Analytics engineering assessment Review of diagnostic settings, metrics, logs, retention, and ingestion pipelines.
- Security alert rule development review Analysis of alert logic, thresholds, and tuning opportunities.
- KQL detection and hunting query analysis Review of detection queries, hunting logic, and analytic rule effectiveness.
- Security dashboard review and recommendations Evaluation of SOC dashboards for clarity, coverage, and operational usefulness.
- Incident routing and escalation process assessment Review of triage workflows, escalation paths, and response procedures.
- Monitoring gap assessment Identification of missing logs, weak telemetry, and blind spots across workloads.
- Security operations maturity evaluation Assessment of SOC processes, tooling, automation, and operational readiness.
Client Deliverables
- Security Monitoring Assessment Report A comprehensive review of your monitoring, detection, and SOC posture with findings and recommendations.
- Defender & Sentinel Configuration Review Detailed guidance on strengthening Defender and Sentinel settings, integrations, and detection coverage.
- KQL Detection Query Pack A curated set of detection, hunting, and visibility queries tailored to your environment.
- Alert Rule Recommendation Package Prioritized improvements to alert fidelity, noise reduction, and detection logic.
- Incident Workflow Recommendations A structured set of improvements to triage, escalation, and response processes.
- Security Operations Dashboard Design Analyst‑focused dashboards that improve visibility and accelerate investigations.
- Executive Reporting Dashboard Leadership‑ready views summarizing key risks, trends, and operational insights.
- Security Operations Roadmap A 30/60/90‑day plan outlining the most impactful steps to strengthen SOC maturity.
Pricing
Small Organizations (10-100 users): $10,000 – $15,000
Scope:
- Up to 500 endpoints
- Single Sentinel workspace
- Defender for Endpoint review
- Basic detection optimization
- Monitoring gap assessment
- Executive dashboard recommendations
Mid-Market Organizations (100-500 users): $15,000 – $25,000
Scope:
- 500-5,000 endpoints
- Multiple Defender products
- Sentinel optimization
- Custom KQL development
- Incident workflow design
- Alert tuning and rationalization
Enterprise / Government (500+ users): $25,000 – $50,000+
Scope:
- Multiple tenants or subscriptions
- Azure Government environments
- Complex telemetry sources
- SOC maturity assessment
- Threat detection engineering
- Executive reporting strategy
- ServiceNow integrations
Security Operations Optimization Accelerator – Premium Version
Fixed Fee: $24,995
Includes everything in the assessment plus:
- Sentinel Architecture Review
- Custom KQL Query Development
- MITRE ATT&CK Coverage Mapping
- Detection Engineering Recommendations
- SOC Maturity Assessment
- Incident Response Workflow Design
- Logic App Automation Recommendations
- ServiceNow Integration Design Review
- Executive Security Metrics Framework
- 12-Month Security Operations Roadmap