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    Our Assessment Methodology

    A security assessment is not a compliance checkbox. It is a structured, framework-informed review of your actual environment that tells you where you are exposed, what the realistic risk is, and what to fix first.

    1. Discovery & Context

    We start by understanding your business. We review your current IT setup, identify critical assets, and map out where your sensitive data lives. This ensures our assessment is grounded in your actual business reality, not just a generic checklist.

    2. Technical Evaluation

    We perform a deep dive into your environment. This includes reviewing Microsoft 365 tenant configurations, identity and access management (MFA, Conditional Access), email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and endpoint security baselines.

    3. Analysis & Risk Scoring

    We analyze the findings against modern security baselines and frameworks. We identify misconfigurations, missing controls, and legacy exposures, then score each risk based on its potential impact and likelihood of exploitation in a small business environment.

    4. Strategic Roadmapping

    We translate raw technical findings into a prioritized action plan. We separate 'quick wins' from longer-term projects, ensuring you know exactly what to fix first to achieve the highest risk reduction for your budget.

    5. Executive Review

    We deliver a comprehensive written report in plain English and walk through it with your leadership team. You leave the engagement with a clear understanding of your posture and a practical roadmap for improvement—no security jargon required.

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