Azure Security Architecture

CloudSecure Blueprint

A structured engagement that designs and implements an Azure security architecture from identity and network to data protection and monitoring. Scope, timeline, documentation, infrastructure-as-code, and handover requirements are confirmed after discovery.

Commercial model

Scoped

Timeline confirmed after discovery

Review Engagement

Phase 1

Assessment

Current state review and gap analysis

Phase 2

Architecture Design

Architecture documentation and IaC templates

Phase 3

Implementation

Deployment, testing, and handover

What's Included

Current-State Assessment

Azure environment review against relevant CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark controls with RAG-rated findings

Identity Architecture

Azure AD/Entra ID hardening, PIM deployment, Conditional Access design, and service principal audit

Network Security Design

Hub-and-spoke architecture, Azure Firewall Premium, NSG hardening, and Private Endpoint implementation

Defender for Cloud Configuration

Relevant Defender for Cloud plans configured, Secure Score reviewed, and applicable compliance assessments enabled

Microsoft Sentinel Deployment

Sentinel workspace with baseline analytics rules, MITRE ATT&CK-aligned detections, and initial playbooks

Azure Policy Implementation

Governance policies enforcing security standards, allowed regions, and required tagging across subscriptions

Data Protection Architecture

Key Vault deployment, encryption at rest and in transit, data classification, and DLP foundation

Threat Modelling Workshop

Facilitated threat modelling session for priority risk scenarios to inform control decisions

Deliverables

  • Detailed Azure Security Architecture document
  • Security gap analysis with risk-rated findings
  • Phased implementation roadmap
  • Terraform/Bicep templates for security baseline controls
  • Runbooks for ongoing operational tasks
  • Handover presentation to your IT/security team

Technologies

Microsoft AzureMicrosoft Entra ID (Azure AD)Microsoft Defender for CloudMicrosoft SentinelAzure Firewall PremiumAzure PolicyAzure Key VaultTerraform / Bicep

Ready to build your Azure security foundation?

Commercial scope, deliverables, and timeline are confirmed after discovery.