This work package provides organisations with expert guidance to design, assess, and implement a Zero Trust Architecture aligned to Microsoft’s Zero Trust model, integrating:
Microsoft Zero Trust Reference Architecture (ZTRA)
Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architectures (MCRA)
Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, Identity Governance
Microsoft Defender XDR (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Office 365)
Microsoft Sentinel SIEM/SOAR
Microsoft Purview (Data Security & Compliance)
NIST SP 800‑207 Zero Trust Architecture
CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model
The service ensures hybrid and multicloud environments are secure, resilient, continuously monitored, and aligned to Microsoft’s proven Zero Trust model, enabling organisations to modernise securely across Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, GCP, and on‑prem estates.
Assess the organisation’s maturity against Microsoft’s Zero Trust pillars.
Develop a Microsoft‑aligned Zero Trust Reference Architecture.
Strengthen identity, device, network, workload, data, and operational security.
Improve monitoring, detection, and automated response capabilities.
Establish governance, policies, and continuous assurance processes.
Microsoft Zero Trust Maturity Assessment & Remediation Roadmap.
Zero Trust Reference Architecture blueprint aligned to Microsoft ZTRA.
Hardened identity, device, network, data, and workload controls.
Updated governance, policies, and operational processes.
A multi‑phase Zero Trust transformation roadmap.
Microsoft Zero Trust is built on six core pillars.
Your work package aligns to each pillar and the broader Microsoft security ecosystem.
Identity governance and lifecycle management.
MFA, passwordless, Conditional Access policies.
Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
Identity Protection risk‑based access.
Workload identity governance.
Identity Hardening Pack
Microsoft Zero Trust Identity Architecture
Privileged Access Governance Model
Device inventory, trust scoring, and compliance policies.
Endpoint detection and response (Defender for Endpoint).
Mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM).
BYOD and unmanaged device controls.
Device Trust & Posture Framework
Endpoint Security Hardening Pack
Device‑Aware Access Policy Set
Application discovery and risk scoring.
SSO, app governance, and Conditional Access App Control.
API security and OAuth governance.
Integration with Defender for Cloud Apps (CASB).
Application Security Hardening Pack
App Governance & Access Blueprint
API & OAuth Trust Architecture
Zero Trust network segmentation and micro‑segmentation.
Azure Firewall, Private Link, NSGs, and identity‑aware routing.
Secure hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute, VPN).
Multicloud posture management (Defender for Cloud).
Zero Trust Network Segmentation Design
Azure Infrastructure Hardening Pack
Multicloud Security Architecture Blueprint
Data classification and sensitivity labels.
Encryption, tokenisation, key management (Key Vault, HSM).
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and insider risk controls.
Data access governance and monitoring.
Data Protection & Governance Framework
Encryption & Key Management Design
DLP & Insider Risk Controls Pack
SIEM/SOAR integration using Microsoft Sentinel.
XDR correlation across identity, endpoint, cloud, and email.
Behavioural analytics and anomaly detection.
Automated remediation using Logic Apps and Defender automation.
Monitoring & Telemetry Strategy
Detection Engineering Use Case Library
Zero Trust Incident Response Playbook Pack
Zero Trust governance model and operating model.
Policy development and harmonisation.
Compliance mapping (ISO, NIST, CIS, PCI, HIPAA).
Cloud risk assessment and threat modelling.
Zero Trust Governance Framework
Policy & Standards Pack
Security Baseline & Compliance Mapping
Policy automation for Conditional Access, PIM, and Defender.
Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) for Zero Trust controls.
Continuous compliance and drift detection.
Automated trust scoring and access decisions.
Zero Trust Automation Blueprint
Continuous Assurance Framework
IaC Security & Compliance Pack
Continuous authentication
Least privilege & JIT access
Strong identity governance
Device trust scoring
Posture‑based access
Defender for Endpoint
App governance
SSO + Conditional Access
API security
Micro‑segmentation
Private Link & identity‑aware routing
Multicloud posture management
Classification, encryption, tokenisation
DLP & insider risk
Purview‑based data governance
Sentinel SIEM
Defender XDR
Continuous monitoring
Policy automation
IaC & compliance automation
Dynamic trust scoring
Microsoft Zero Trust Maturity Assessment Report
Zero Trust Reference Architecture Blueprint
Identity, Device & Network Hardening Packs
Monitoring, Detection & Automation Design Pack
Governance & Operating Model Framework
Executive Summary & Board‑Level Presentation
Microsoft Zero Trust Landing Zone
Secure DevOps / DevSecOps Integration Guide
Continuous Zero Trust Monitoring Service
Multi‑Cloud Zero Trust Architecture
Compliance Accelerator (ISO, NIST, CIS, PCI, HIPAA)
Initiation & Discovery
Microsoft Zero Trust Assessment
Architecture & Policy Design
Identity, Device & Network Hardening
Monitoring & Automation Integration
Governance & Capability Uplift
Optional: Continuous Zero Trust Assurance
Lead Zero Trust Architect
Identity & Access Specialist
Cloud Network Engineer
DevSecOps & Workload Security Specialist
Governance & Compliance Analyst
Detection Engineering Specialist
Project Manager
Fixed‑price for assessment, architecture, and governance phases.
Time & materials for engineering and integration.
Subscription/retainer for continuous Zero Trust assurance.
Identity sprawl → Entra ID governance & automation.
Device trust gaps → Intune + Defender enforcement.
Cloud misconfigurations → Defender for Cloud + IaC.
Operational resistance → training & clear operating models.
Tool sprawl → consolidation into Microsoft’s integrated security stack.