Benefits of our Microsoft Cloud Security Review
A Microsoft Cloud Security Review evaluates the configuration and controls protecting your Microsoft Azure environment. We assess identities, networks, data, workloads, monitoring and recovery capabilities to identify insecure defaults, configuration drift and gaps introduced as the environment evolves. The result is a prioritised plan for improving your Microsoft cloud security posture.
Common Microsoft Azure Security Vulnerabilities
Excessive Entra ID & RBAC Privileges
Public Network Exposure
Unprotected Data & Databases
Insecure Secrets & Key Management
Monitoring & Detection Gaps
Configuration Drift & Weak Recovery Controls
Want to find out if your assets have these vulnerabilities?
Client Testimonials
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“The team at Sencode are flexible and easy to work with while also being extremely diligent and professional in what they do. As a result, we regard Sencode as a critical partner in ensuring our software is properly tested.”
Chief Technical Officer
Huler
“We held a briefing meeting with Callum to demo the system, answer relevant questions, and provide access for testing. Once the testing was completed, the report was efficient and comprehensive.”
Project Manager
Trinity College Dublin
“The team was super friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to chat with us. They did really great work, and I’m very happy that we got to work with them.”
IT Director
Diversity and Ability
“All conversations with Sencode have been very easy, and it’s clear that the team know their stuff. From the initial chat to the retesting process, we’ve been kept informed and supported throughout.”
Digital Lead
Verve Group
“Sencode have conducted our penetration testing for the last two years. Each time, they were professional, polite and kept us informed throughout the process. The reports were received in a timely manner and were concisely written. All this and at a competitive rate.”
Technical Engineer
Pip Studios
“Working with Sencode has been brilliant. You can tell they genuinely love what they do – it shows in how thoroughly they test everything and dig into the details. Even a non-tech person could understand what they found and what needed fixing.”
Cyber Security Specialist
Home Group
What is included in our Microsoft Azure Cloud Security Review
What does choosing a CREST provider mean?
CREST accreditation is an independent, rigorous assessment of technical competence, process and data security. Choosing a CREST-accredited provider means your testing is delivered to a standard you can trust – and evidence you can stand behind.
Certified Penetration Testing Consultants
Our consultants are highly trained and individually certified.
Proven Pen Test Methodologies
Our pen testing follows recognised best practices: PTES, OWASP, and NIST.
Compliant reporting
Our reports provide executive context, technical evidence, risk-rated findings and practical remediation guidance.
ISO aligned
Our information security and quality policies align with ISO 27001 and ISO 9001.
Grey, Black and White Box Penetration Testing
At Sencode, we test from every perspective. Not sure which fits your needs? Speak to a member of our team; our experts are on hand to advise.
Our Microsoft Cloud Security Review Methodology
Define the tenants, management groups, subscriptions, resource groups, workloads and business-critical services included in the review.
Review Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, conditional access, multi-factor authentication, managed identities and privileged-access controls.
Assess virtual networks, network security groups, firewalls, private endpoints, ingress, egress and public exposure across the Azure environment.
Evaluate storage accounts, databases, encryption, key management, access controls and data-service configuration for preventable exposure.
Review relevant compute, container, application and endpoint protections, including configuration and Defender coverage for in-scope workloads.
Assess activity logging, Azure Monitor, Defender for Cloud, alerting and security telemetry for gaps in visibility and actionable detection.
Review Azure Policy, security baselines, incident preparedness, backup protection and recovery arrangements against agreed business requirements.
Deliver an evidence-led report with risk ratings, affected resources and prioritised recommendations, followed by a consultant debrief and improvement plan.
Penetration test reports, delivered securely.
Clear reporting turns technical findings into practical action. Every engagement includes evidence, prioritised remediation guidance and content that both technical teams and decision-makers can understand.
Contact a consulting team member by phone, email, or pigeon post. We will then discuss whether we can help you and arrange a scoping meeting to discuss your requirements.
In the scoping meeting, our team will discuss your requirements in further detail. Our team will ask questions in regards to the following:
Our expert consultants will discuss and finalise which digital assets you need testing in the scoping meeting. Based on the requirements, we will then assemble a project proposal and quote and agree on a schedule for conducting the security assessment. Our proposal document will include the following information:
The Penetration Testing starts. A member of our Penetration Testing team will liaise with a member of your company throughout the entire testing process. You will be the first to know if we have any questions or concerns. Our testing team will be on hand throughout the penetration test lifecycle to answer any questions or concerns. Our tester will:
A Penetration Test is useless without a well-written report. Our reports are written in plain English, concise, and thoroughly documented. The Penetration Test Report is typically furnished within 5 days after the testing phase is complete. If you are interested in seeing an example report, please contact our team.
Each report details the following:
At Sencode, we offer free retesting for every Penetration Test we conduct. You fix the issues; then we will verify they can no longer be exploited by an attacker. Our team will arrange a mutually suitable time to conduct the retest, after the remediation efforts have taken place. Our tester will follow these steps:
Our clients receive a testing certificate that can be shared with partners and customers, showing that their company takes security seriously. The certificate and document are designed to be easily digested by third-party suppliers, the document removes the technical details and can be safely distributed.
The Security Testing Certificate is available on request, after the retest has been complete. The security certificate shows:
Get in touch for a consultation.
Contact a consulting team member by phone, email, or pigeon post. We will then discuss whether we can help you and arrange a scoping meeting to discuss your requirements.
In the scoping meeting, our team will discuss your requirements in further detail. Our team will ask questions in regards to the following:
Frequently Asked Questions: Microsoft Cloud Security Review
The review begins by defining the Azure tenants, subscriptions, workloads and objectives in scope. Consultants then assess service configuration, Microsoft Entra ID and RBAC, network controls, data protection, databases, monitoring, endpoint security, incident readiness, governance and recovery. The team manually validates findings and compares them with relevant Microsoft and industry guidance. The engagement concludes with a prioritised report and consultant debrief.
An Azure security review is valuable for organisations that handle sensitive data, operate regulated workloads, rely extensively on Microsoft Azure or have recently completed a cloud migration or significant architectural change. It is also appropriate when independent assurance is needed over identity, networking, data protection, monitoring, governance or disaster recovery.
Yes. Microsoft allows customers and authorised third parties to perform penetration testing on Azure resources they own or are explicitly authorised to test. Prior approval and notification are not required, but all activity must comply with the Microsoft Cloud Unified Penetration Testing Rules of Engagement. Testing must not target Microsoft infrastructure, other customers or prohibited activities, and third-party testers must hold written authorisation from the resource owner.
A Microsoft Cloud Security Review is a structured assessment of the configuration and controls protecting an Azure environment. It identifies issues such as excessive permissions, unnecessary public exposure, insecure data services, missing telemetry and weak recovery arrangements. Addressing these weaknesses helps reduce breach risk, improve resilience and maintain alignment with organisational and regulatory controls. A configuration review is distinct from penetration testing, although the services can complement one another.
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