Strengthen identity foundations - assess Entra ID posture, architecture, security controls, operational practices, and configuration drift to reduce risk and improve resilience.
Microsoft Entra ID is the identity control plane for Microsoft 365 and many cloud applications, enabling authentication, access control, and governance across users, devices, and workloads. As organisations add SaaS apps, adopt Zero Trust practices, and expand hybrid working, Entra ID becomes a critical dependency. Misconfiguration, inconsistent policies, or weak operational practices can quickly translate into account compromise risk, access gaps, and fragile day‑to‑day administration.
LW IT Solutions delivers an Entra ID Architecture & Health Check that goes beyond a surface review. We assess tenant configuration, security baseline alignment, conditional access posture, privileged access practices, identity lifecycle controls, and operational readiness. The outcome is a clear set of findings and a prioritised remediation plan, with practical guidance on how to implement improvements safely - without disrupting user access.
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Service Overview
Highlights
- Covers tenant configuration, Conditional Access, and privileged access posture
- Focus on operational readiness including break-glass, monitoring, and recovery considerations
- Findings prioritised by risk and user impact rather than generic checklists
- Outputs include clear sequencing to reduce disruption during remediation
- Designed to improve identity posture without slowing day-to-day operations
Business Benefits
- Reduce identity compromise risk by identifying and fixing high-impact configuration gaps
- Improve access reliability by addressing fragile policies and inconsistent tenant settings
- Increase confidence in privileged access through clearer admin controls and oversight
- Reduce configuration drift with documented standards and review cadence
- Provide a practical roadmap that balances quick wins with longer-term improvements
Typical use cases
- Organisations expanding SaaS usage and needing stronger identity controls
- Tenants with growing Conditional Access policy sprawl and unmanaged exceptions
- Post-incident reviews following suspicious sign-ins or account compromise concerns
- Preparing for audits, cyber insurance renewals, or customer assurance requirements
- Identity estates that have grown quickly without clear ownership or standards
Objectives & deliverables
What Success Looks Like
- Reduce account compromise risk by strengthening identity controls and admin posture
- Improve access reliability by removing fragile configurations and clarifying ownership
- Align identity posture to Zero Trust practices (verify explicitly, least privilege, assume breach)
- Improve operational maturity: change control, break-glass readiness, monitoring, and recovery planning
- Create a prioritised roadmap with quick wins and longer-term architectural improvements
What You Get
- Health check report: findings, risks, and recommended remediations (prioritised)
- Quick wins plan: high-impact changes that can be implemented rapidly with low user impact
- Remediation roadmap: phased improvements aligned to risk and organisational readiness
- Policy and control recommendations: conditional access, admin access, identity governance (as applicable)
- Operational pack: runbook suggestions, change governance guidance, and ongoing review cadence
- Optional implementation backlog: tasks and effort estimates for delivery support (scope dependent)
How It Works
- Discovery - confirm identity scope, key apps, workforce patterns, and risk posture.
- Assess - review Entra ID configuration, policies, privileged access posture, and operational practices.
- Validate - confirm current pain points and constraints; identify quick wins vs deeper architectural changes.
- Report - deliver findings, prioritised remediation plan, and recommended sequencing.
- Remediate (optional) - implement agreed improvements with controlled rollout and validation.
- Handover - document new standards and establish ongoing review cadence for identity posture.
Engagement Options
- Health Check - assessment with findings, quick wins, and a phased remediation roadmap
- Health Check + Remediation - assessment followed by implementation of agreed changes
- Targeted Review - focus on specific areas such as Conditional Access, privileged access, or identity lifecycle
Common Bundles
Customers who use this service often bundle with these services
Conditional Access Design & Rollout
Design and roll out Conditional Access policies with testing, pilot groups, break glass controls, and reporting that reduces risk without disrupting users.
Privileged Identity Management (PIM) & Admin Hardening
Implement Privileged Identity Management and admin hardening to remove standing access, enforce just-in-time elevation, and govern privileged roles.
Passwordless & Strong Authentication
Deploy passwordless and strong authentication using Microsoft Entra ID, reducing credential risk while improving sign-in experience for users.
SSO & Enterprise App Integrations
SSO and enterprise application integrations using Microsoft Entra ID, standardising access, authentication, and user lifecycle management across SaaS platforms.
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CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark Assessment
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