Microsoft Sentinel Health Check & Optimization: 2-week assessment

Overview

In this two-week professional services engagement, White Hat IT Security helps organizations get started with or extend their use of Microsoft 365 and Azure security services by deploying, configuring, and optimizing Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft’s cloud-native SIEM and SOAR platform built on Azure. Our experts deliver hands-on assistance to ensure your organization gains maximum value from Microsoft Sentinel and its integrations across the Microsoft 365 Defender ecosystem.

Offer Description

This professional services engagement provides customers with the expertise and implementation support needed to establish or mature their Sentinel environment within Azure. White Hat consultants guide the customer through the design, deployment, configuration, and optimization phases — enabling seamless integration with Microsoft 365, Defender XDR, and Entra ID. Through this engagement, customers learn how to operate Sentinel effectively, interpret security data, and enhance their organization’s security posture using Azure-native tools.

Professional Services Scope

1. Assessment and Design

• Evaluate existing Azure and Microsoft 365 security configurations.
• Review connected data sources (Microsoft 365, Defender, Entra ID, Azure workloads).
• Design the optimal Sentinel architecture for the customer’s environment.

2. Deployment and Configuration

• Assist in deploying Microsoft Sentinel in the customer’s Azure subscription.
• Connect critical Microsoft 365 and Azure log sources.
• Configure data retention, permissions, and access control settings.

3. Content and Automation Setup

• Deploy and fine-tune analytics rules from the Content Hub and custom detections.
• Implement automation playbooks using Azure Logic Apps.
• Develop workbooks and dashboards to improve SOC visibility.

4. Knowledge Transfer and Operations Review

• Review Security Operations workflows and provide process improvement guidance.
• Deliver a detailed report with prioritized recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Conduct a walkthrough with customer staff to ensure successful handover.

Deliverables

• Deployed and optimized Microsoft Sentinel workspace in Azure.
• Connected and validated Microsoft 365 and Azure log sources.
• Implemented analytics rules, automation playbooks, and workbooks.
• Comprehensive assessment and recommendation report.
• Knowledge transfer session and SOC operations best practices guide.

Outcome

By the end of the engagement, customers will have:

• A fully operational, Azure-hosted Microsoft Sentinel environment.
• Enhanced visibility and automated threat detection across Microsoft 365 and Azure workloads.
• A foundation for ongoing SOC operations built on Microsoft cloud security services.
• Extended use of Microsoft 365 through integrated security monitoring and automation.