Strengthen Security and Reduce Risk
Explore security workshops, assessments, and proof of value engagements that help organizations improve visibility, protect data, secure cloud environments, and modernize security operations.
Build security into every stage of innovation.
As organizations adopt cloud platforms, AI, modern applications, and distributed work, security has become a shared foundation across the business. Oakwood’s Security engagements help evaluate current posture, identify risks, strengthen Microsoft Security capabilities, and build practical roadmaps for improving protection and response.
workshop
Security Strategy Workshop
Align business and IT stakeholders around security priorities, Microsoft Security capabilities, and practical opportunities to reduce risk.
Typical Length
2–4 hours
Best For
Executive security planning and alignment
Funding note: Ask Oakwood about current Microsoft funding opportunities and eligibility.
What We’ll Cover
- Current security concerns and business priorities
- Microsoft Security capabilities across identity, endpoint, cloud, data, and SecOps
- Risk themes and modernization opportunities
- Recommended next steps for assessment or implementation
Deliverables
Security Priorities Summary
Key business and technical security priorities.
Capability Map
Areas where Microsoft Security can support current needs.
Risk Themes
High-level observations and planning considerations.
Next-Step Roadmap
Recommended path toward assessment, pilot, or remediation.
assessment
Security Posture Assessment
Evaluate current security controls across identity, endpoint, cloud, and Microsoft 365 to identify gaps and prioritize improvements.
Typical Length
1-2 weeks
Best For
Current-state security review and roadmap
Funding note: Ask Oakwood about current Microsoft funding opportunities and eligibility.
What We’ll Cover
- Identity, access, endpoint, cloud, and collaboration security review
- Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra, and Purview considerations
- Configuration, visibility, and operational maturity assessment
- Prioritized remediation and improvement planning
Deliverables
Posture Findings
Current-state observations across priority security domains.
Risk & Gap Summary
Key exposures, gaps, and maturity considerations.
Prioritized Recommendations
Actions ranked by impact, effort, and urgency.
Executive Roadmap
Practical plan for improving security maturity.
assessment
Cloud Security Assessment
Assess Azure configurations, governance policies, and cloud security practices to improve visibility and reduce risk.
Typical Length
1-2 weeks
Best For
Azure security review and hardening plan
Funding note: Ask Oakwood about current Microsoft funding opportunities and eligibility.
What We’ll Cover
- Azure resources, subscriptions, identity, and network security review
- Defender for Cloud and policy considerations
- Governance, monitoring, and compliance themes
- Recommended remediation and operational improvements
Deliverables
Azure Security Findings
Summary of cloud security gaps and opportunities.
Governance Recommendations
Policy, access, and configuration guidance.
Remediation Priorities
Practical actions to reduce cloud risk.
Security Roadmap
Next steps for improving Azure security posture.
proof of value
Modern SecOps Proof of Value
Validate Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel capabilities through a focused pilot around monitoring, detection, investigation, and response.
Typical Length
3-6 weeks
Best For
Security operations validation and workflow planning
Funding note: Ask Oakwood about current Microsoft funding opportunities and eligibility.
What We’ll Cover
- SecOps goals, data sources, and success criteria
- Defender and Sentinel configuration considerations
- Detection, automation, and incident workflow scenarios
- Findings, recommendations, and rollout planning
Deliverables
Pilot Configuration
Focused implementation of selected SecOps capabilities.
Detection Use Cases
Validated scenarios for monitoring and response.
Operational Findings
Lessons learned, risks, and process considerations.
Rollout Roadmap
Recommended path for broader SecOps modernization.
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Data Security & AI Governance Workshop
Explore how information protection, data governance, and AI security work together to support responsible AI adoption.
Typical Length
2-4 hours
Best For
Data protection and AI governance planning
Funding note: Ask Oakwood about current Microsoft funding opportunities and eligibility.
What We’ll Cover
- Sensitive data discovery and protection considerations
- Purview, information protection, and governance concepts
- AI adoption risks related to data exposure and access
- Recommended readiness steps for secure AI initiatives
Deliverables
Data Security Themes
Key considerations for sensitive information and governance.
AI Risk Considerations
How data exposure impacts AI adoption.
Governance Recommendations
Practical controls and planning steps.
Next-Step Plan
Path toward assessment, remediation, or AI readiness work.
Additional Engagement Areas
Explore workshops, assessments, and proof of value engagements across AI, data, cloud, security, modern work, and strategic advisory services. Each engagement is designed to help organizations evaluate opportunities, reduce risk, and build practical roadmaps for what’s next.
Strategy & Advisory
Build practical technology roadmaps aligned with your business goals. Explore strategy workshops and assessments designed to prioritize initiatives, reduce risk, and establish a clear path for modernization and innovation.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Modernize infrastructure with confidence through Azure strategy workshops, migration assessments, and cloud modernization engagements that reduce complexity while preparing your environment for what’s next.
Modern Work
Empower employees with modern collaboration, Microsoft 365 optimization, and Copilot engagements that improve productivity, strengthen governance, and accelerate AI adoption across the organization.
AI & Applications
Transform ideas into intelligent business solutions through workshops, assessments, and proof of value engagements focused on AI strategy, Microsoft Copilot, custom AI applications, and autonomous agents.
Data & Analytics
Transform data into a strategic asset with engagements focused on Microsoft Fabric, business intelligence, analytics modernization, and AI readiness. Build a trusted foundation for better decisions and future innovation.
Build a More Resilient Security Strategy.
Whether you’re strengthening your security posture, modernizing security operations, or preparing for AI and cloud adoption, Oakwood’s workshops, assessments, and proof of value engagements help organizations reduce risk, improve visibility, and build practical roadmaps for long-term security.