This service aims to enhance the security of your Microsoft Entra ID environment by implementing protected actions. Protected actions require additional authentication steps or stricter access conditions before critical configurations can be modified, reducing the risk of accidental misconfigurations or malicious changes.

Success Criteria: #

1. Successful implementation of protected actions for high-risk operations.
2. Enhanced security and reduced risk of unauthorized changes.
3. Improved compliance with security policies and regulations.

IT Partner Responsibilities: #

1. Assessment of the current Microsoft Entra ID environment and identify high-risk actions.
2. Configure protected actions for identified high-risk operations.
3. Provide documentation and training for administrators on using protected actions.
4. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of protected actions.

Client Responsibilities: #

1. Provide access to the Microsoft Entra ID environment for assessment and configuration.
2. Ensure administrators are available for training sessions.
3. Review and approve the list of high-risk actions to be protected.
4. Maintain compliance with security policies and regulations.

Extra Cost Items: #

1. Additional training sessions beyond the initial scope.
2. Custom development or integration with other security tools.
3. Ongoing monitoring and support services.

Prerequisites: #

1. An existing Microsoft Entra ID environment.
2. Access to the Microsoft Entra Admin Center.
3. A list of high-risk actions to be protected.

Implementation Plan: #

1. Assessment: Conduct an assessment of the current Microsoft Entra ID environment to identify high-risk actions.
2. Configuration: Configure protected actions for identified high-risk operations.
3. Documentation: Provide documentation on the configuration and usage of protected actions.
4. Training: Conduct training sessions for administrators on using protected actions.
5. Monitoring: Monitor the effectiveness of protected actions and provide regular reports.

Results: #

1. Enhanced security for high-risk operations in the Microsoft Entra ID environment.
2. Reduced risk of accidental misconfigurations or malicious changes.
3. Improved compliance with security policies and regulations.

Additional Information: #

This service aligns with Zero Trust principles by ensuring that even authorized admins must meet stricter security requirements before making high-impact changes. By implementing protected actions, you gain a higher level of control over critical security operations, ensuring that your most critical security policies remain intact.