Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Defender for Cloud offers first-class coverage for Azure, AWS, GCP and hybrid workloads. It combines the core CNAPP features of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud Workload Protection (CWP) and Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) with a DevOps Security solution that unifies security management at the code level.

• Cloud Security Posture Management: Contextual and continuous cloud security assessments and risk prioritization based on an intelligent cloud security graph.

• Cloud Workload Protection: Advanced threat protections for servers, containers, storage, databases, and other workloads.

• Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management: managing and securing identities and their entitlements within cloud environments.

• DevOps Security: Security state visibility for source code, open source dependencies, secrets, container images and infrastructure code.

Adopting Defender for Cloud is not a one-time task but rather a journey that should align with your overall cloud adoption strategy. This is why we offer a range of services centered around Defender for Cloud, covering all product capabilities:

• Microsoft Defender for Cloud Workshop: we introduce the platform, dive into its components and provide an overview of Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Gain valuable insights into its features and real-world use cases to enhance your understanding and get ready for a successful implementation.

• CSPM Enablement: CSPM offers contextual and continuous cloud security assessments and risk prioritization based on an intelligent cloud security graph. This is the foundation that provides you with the essential tools to embark on your CNAPP journey.

• Shifting Security Left: Today, nearly every organization produces software, whether through in-house development, low-code platforms, or internal tools and scripts. Defender for Cloud offers the necessary tools to integrate security earlier in the development process and combines data from both build and runtime phases. This integration gives you the capability to protect applications and resources from code to cloud across various pipeline environments, including Azure DevOps, GitHub, and GitLab.

• Defender for Servers Implementation: Extend the endpoint detection and response capabilities of Defender for Endpoint to your Windows and Linux servers. Whether they’re hosted in Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or on-premises, you can ensure comprehensive protection across your entire server environment.

• Cloud Native Workload Protection Enablement: Services such as Azure Storage, Key Vault, and App Services abstract away many responsibilities and complexities. However, security in the cloud remains a shared responsibility. We guide you in utilizing the cloud-native protection features of Defender for Cloud, equipping you with the skills to hunt, detect, investigate, and respond to threats effectively.

If you are new to Defender for Cloud, we recommend to start with our CSPM Enablement service. As part of the engagement, you can expect:

• Workshop: In this workshop, we introduce CNAPP, dive into Defender CSPM and provide an overview of everything else in Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Gain valuable insights into its features and real-world use cases to enhance your understanding and readiness for subsequent engagement phases.

• Configuration, Environment Onboarding and Data Collection: We help you to enable and configure Defender CSPM on your Azure subscriptions, AWS accounts, and GCP projects. This allows for the inventory of assets and construction of the Cloud Security Graph, providing a comprehensive view of your cloud security posture.

• Security Posture Analysis and Review: We analyze the security posture and review all findings and recommendations.

• Security Posture Enhancement: Next, we will jointly remediate selected security quick wins which were identified. This not only enhances your security posture but also gives you an impression on how Defender for Cloud supports during the remediation phase.

• CNAPP Pathway: Recommended next steps on your CNAPP and cloud security journey, guiding you through key waypoints and milestones.