Microsoft 365 Security Best Practices Setup — Tenant Protection & Secure Configuration

This service configures tenant-wide Microsoft 365 security settings according to Microsoft Best Practice Recommendations. It includes MFA, admin account protection, Microsoft 365 Defender preset security policies, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint deployment, Entra ID device connection, basic Intune-managed device configuration, Teams collaboration setup, SharePoint and OneDrive sharing policy adjustments, user training, and secure score recommendation checks.

The main outcome is a more secure Microsoft 365 tenant with core security features enabled and required tenant configurations completed. The engagement is considered successful when items such as MFA for all users, protected admin accounts, Defender policies, device protection, Teams implementation, SharePoint and OneDrive sharing adjustments, user training, and secure score verification are completed within the agreed scope.

The listed price for this service is $8,500. This price covers the defined engagement scope for SKU ITPWW070SECOT, but additional Microsoft licenses that may be required are not included.

The stated duration is 30 days or more. The exact timeline may vary because the implementation plan depends on the customer’s needs, current Microsoft 365 configuration, licensing, device readiness, and how quickly client-side approvals and DNS or network changes are completed.

The engagement typically starts with a kickoff meeting, followed by a scope check and current configuration assessment. IT Partner then configures or implements the required Microsoft 365 security services and performs secure score verification, with the plan adjusted as needed based on the organization’s environment.

You need an existing Microsoft 365 tenant with access to a global admin role. You also need access to your email domain DNS zone, and the organization should be prepared to maintain regular control and monitoring after implementation. 24/7 support, continuous monitoring, and ongoing maintenance are not included by default and are available as optional paid add-ons.

Yes, enabling MFA for all users is one of the success criteria for this engagement. IT Partner selects the MFA approach based on security requirements, either by using security defaults or by implementing conditional access and related policies where the required Entra ID P1 or P2 licensing is available.

Conditional access and related policies can be implemented as part of the MFA approach when Entra ID P1 or P2 is available. If the tenant does not have Entra ID P1 or P2, IT Partner will need to use an approach consistent with the available licensing, such as security defaults, because conditional access requires the appropriate Entra ID licensing.

IT Partner reviews and configures admin account protection based on Microsoft best-practice recommendations. This includes creating a separate account for user management, configuring admin accounts to limit global admins and excessive privileges, using built-in roles where possible, and setting up a dedicated admin workstation based on organizational roles and functions.

Yes, the service includes creating and assigning Microsoft 365 Defender preset security policies. IT Partner determines the required protection profile and level for email and collaboration content, then assigns the policies to users according to the agreed security requirements.

The service includes device protection activities within the stated scope, including deploying Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, connecting required devices to Entra ID, and setting up managed devices using basic Intune configuration. It does not state that every possible advanced endpoint management scenario is included, so complex device requirements should be confirmed with IT Partner before the engagement.

Yes, Microsoft Teams implementation is included as part of the collaboration and sharing scope. IT Partner can create Teams for collaboration, set up meetings, enable file and video sharing, and create a communication site according to the service scope.

Yes, SharePoint Online and OneDrive sharing policies are reviewed and adjusted during the engagement. This helps align collaboration and file-sharing settings with the organization’s Microsoft 365 security requirements.

Yes, user training is included for Office and Microsoft 365. The service can include attack simulations for spear-phishing, password-spray, and brute-force password attacks using Attack simulation training included with Office 365 Threat Intelligence, as well as training for Office apps and services such as Outlook, OneDrive, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access, and Teams.

The service includes checking and completing possible secure score recommendations. It does not guarantee a specific Secure Score number, because the final score depends on tenant licensing, accepted recommendations, organizational requirements, and any recommendations outside the engagement scope.

Ongoing maintenance of the Microsoft 365 environment is not included by default. 24/7 support, continuous monitoring, and ongoing maintenance are available as optional extra-cost add-ons delivered through IT Partner's NOC, third-party support partnerships, and a Microsoft Premier Support agreement. Additional licenses that may be required are also not included, so licensing needs such as Entra ID P1/P2, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Intune, or other security features should be confirmed against the tenant’s current subscriptions.

IT Partner handles the in-scope configuration work, including MFA setup, admin account protection, Microsoft 365 Defender preset policies, device protection setup, Teams implementation, SharePoint and OneDrive sharing adjustments, user training, and secure score recommendation checks. These activities are performed according to the agreed service scope and the customer’s available licensing.

The client coordinates internal resources and staff schedules, provides a dedicated point of contact, configures network equipment such as load balancers, routers, firewalls, and switches, and performs required internal or external DNS changes. The client is also responsible for reviewing and approving engagement deliverables in a timely manner.

The service description does not specify planned downtime. Some configuration changes, such as MFA enforcement, sharing policy changes, device enrollment, or security policy assignments, may affect user sign-in or workflows, so the exact business impact should be reviewed with IT Partner during the kickoff and configuration planning.

After completion, the organization receives the configured in-scope Microsoft 365 security settings and should continue regular control and monitoring. Ongoing maintenance, continuous monitoring, and 24/7 support are not included by default. They can be arranged as optional paid add-ons delivered through IT Partner's NOC, third-party support partnerships, and a Microsoft Premier Support agreement; otherwise, post-project operational monitoring, policy tuning, or future changes would need to be handled by the client or arranged separately with IT Partner.