Operationalise advanced Microsoft 365 security controls
This service helps organisations adopt and operationalise the Microsoft 365 E5 Security add-on to strengthen protection for identities, endpoints, cloud apps and email. We work with your team to confirm scope, prerequisites and integration points so that additional security technologies such as advanced identity protection and threat protection are configured to align with your governance model. You get clarity on ownership and control processes for ongoing security operations.
LW IT Solutions delivers Microsoft 365 E5 Security Add-on Enablement through discovery, scoped implementation, validation and handover. We align the E5 security add-on configuration to your existing security framework, verify outcomes and produce acceptance criteria and documentation. Where this overlaps related security and compliance services, we cross-link rather than duplicate work so your roadmap remains coherent and manageable.
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Service Overview
Highlights
- Confirmation of security add-on scope and prerequisites
- Implementation of advanced Microsoft 365 security features
- Validation of configuration against operational requirements
- Documentation and handover for support teams
Business Benefits
- Improved alignment of security controls with governance
- Consistent implementation of identity and threat protection
- Validated detection and response capabilities
- Operational clarity for security workflows
Typical use cases
- Organisations enhancing security beyond core licences
- Teams requiring structured implementation of advanced security tools
- Enterprises integrating identity and threat protection features
- Security operations teams needing documentation and acceptance criteria
Objectives & deliverables
What Success Looks Like
- Confirm scope boundaries, prerequisites and success criteria
- Implement the E5 Security add-on within agreed governance
- Validate identity protection and threat response configurations
- Document decisions and configuration for operational support
- Provide backlog for ongoing enhancement
What You Get
- Defined scope and success criteria
- Configured Microsoft 365 E5 Security features
- Validation notes and acceptance summary
- Documentation and operational handover notes
- Backlog for next-phase improvements (optional)
How It Works
- Discovery and scoping workshop
- Design and delivery plan with validation checkpoints
- Configuration of advanced security features
- Validation and acceptance review
- Documentation and handover session
- Optional backlog session for enhancements
Engagement Options
- Standard Security Enablement - Scoped engagement covering discovery, configuration, validation and handover.
- Collaborative Delivery - Joint delivery with your internal security teams to build capability.
- Extended Support Add-on - Ongoing support and refinement following initial enablement.
Additional Information
Prerequisites & licensing
Before engagement begins, ensure the following prerequisites are met so we can deliver the security add-on effectively.
- Microsoft 365 licences eligible for the E5 Security add-on confirmed
- Administrative access to relevant Microsoft Defender and Entra portals
- Defined security governance and change control policies
- Stakeholder availability for discovery and validation activities
Security & Compliance Notes
- Configuration is implemented within your security policies and governance model.
- Advanced identity and threat protection tools are scoped to align with risk tolerance.
- Documentation includes traceable decisions for audit and governance purposes.
Common Bundles
Customers who use this service often bundle with these services
Security & Compliance Workshops
Interactive workshops covering security and compliance fundamentals, regulatory requirements, risk assessment techniques, and practical controls for consistent organisational understanding.
Purview Compliance Enablement Workstream
Enable Microsoft Purview compliance capabilities across sensitivity labels, DLP, retention, eDiscovery, and auditing as part of structured E3 to E5 enablement.
Compliance Manager Assessments
Configure Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager assessments with clear ownership, prioritised improvement actions, managed evidence, and reporting that supports audits.
Frontline F1/F3 + F5 Security/Compliance Add-ons Enablement
Enable Frontline F5 Security and Compliance add-ons to extend protection and governance for Microsoft 365 F1 and F3 users.
Defender XDR Enablement Workstream
Enable Defender XDR capabilities unlocked through E3 to E5 upgrades with scoped implementation, validation, and clear ownership across security teams.
Identity & Access Enablement Workstream
Configure Entra ID conditional access, privileged identity management, and governance features unlocked by E3 to E5 upgrades licensing.
Identity Governance (Access Reviews & Entitlements)
Implement identity governance with access reviews, entitlement management and lifecycle automation to control access duration, justification and audit evidence.
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.
SSO & Enterprise App Integrations
SSO and enterprise application integrations using Microsoft Entra ID, standardising access, authentication, and user lifecycle management across SaaS platforms.
P1 Incident Management & Security Escalations
On-call P1 incident management providing rapid triage, coordinated escalation, evidence capture, and clear communications until critical services are restored.
2nd–4th Line Support (On‑Demand or Retainer)
Senior escalation support for complex Microsoft cloud incidents, providing rapid diagnosis, safe remediation, and clear handover through on-demand or retainer models.
Incident Response & Forensics
On-demand incident response and forensic triage to contain threats, preserve evidence, restore operations, and define practical improvements after incidents.
MDR/SOC Integration & Operating Model
Integrate Microsoft security tools with SOC or MDR providers, establishing triage, escalation paths, reporting and SLAs for consistent incident handling.
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