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Vendor RiskFebruary 14, 20257 min read

The Hidden Vendor Risk in Your Microsoft Supply Chain

Most organizations focus on their own Microsoft security posture. Fewer examine the risk introduced by third-party vendors with privileged access to their Microsoft environments. Here's what to look for.

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ComplianceJanuary 30, 202510 min read

SOC 2 Evidence Collection from Microsoft 365: What Auditors Actually Need

SOC 2 auditors want evidence, not assertions. This guide covers the specific Microsoft 365 logs, reports, and configurations that satisfy each Trust Service Criteria category.

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ComplianceJanuary 16, 20259 min read

HIPAA Compliance in Azure and Microsoft 365: The Controls That Get Missed

Healthcare organizations running Microsoft workloads face a specific set of HIPAA technical safeguard requirements. We analyzed 50 assessments to identify the controls most commonly misconfigured or missing.

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Executive ReportingJanuary 8, 20256 min read

How to Write a Board-Ready Security Risk Report (With a Microsoft Focus)

Boards don't want technical details. They want to understand risk exposure, trend direction, and the cost of inaction. Here's how to structure a security report that drives decisions.

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Risk IntelligenceDecember 19, 202411 min read

CIS Controls v8 and Microsoft Defender: Coverage Map and Gap Analysis

CIS Controls v8 reorganized the framework around implementation groups. Here's a detailed mapping of which controls Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps address — and which require additional tooling.

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ComplianceDecember 5, 20248 min read

FTC Safeguards Rule Compliance for Financial Services Running Microsoft

The updated FTC Safeguards Rule requires specific technical controls for financial institutions. Here's how to satisfy each requirement using Microsoft 365 and Azure capabilities.

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