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🔒 M365 Specialty Report

Stop guessing. Harden M365 fast.

A practical Microsoft 365 security assessment with prioritized hardening recommendations, exact admin center click paths, Conditional Access policy recipes, and a ready-to-execute checklist. Built for IT directors who need answers, not generic security frameworks.

10 hardening domains CA policy recipes PowerShell scripts included License gap analysis
⚠ Important: This is a self-reported security hardening analysis, not a formal security audit or compliance certification. Cook Learning & Story Press Academy does not directly access your tenant. For HIPAA/PCI/SOC 2 compliance, supplement with vendor-specific compliance assessments.
$197
One-time · 24-48 hour delivery
  • Self-assessment intake (~25 min)
  • Full hardening report (PDF)
  • Implementation Tracker (Excel)
  • Editable Word version
  • Hardening Action Checklist (signable)
  • 30-day Q&A support via email
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What's Included

Real hardening guidance, not generic advice.

Every recommendation is tied to your specific environment, licensing, and risk profile. No "industry best practices" hand-waving, exact admin center paths, copy-paste Conditional Access policies, and PowerShell scripts you can run today.

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Posture score: Numeric maturity rating across 10 hardening domains with honest assessment of where you stand
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Top Critical Gaps: 5-7 highest-priority risks ranked by exploitability × ease of remediation
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Quick Wins: Items implementable in under 30 minutes each, start hardening today
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Strategic Hardening: Multi-week projects with phased rollout plans for bigger initiatives
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Conditional Access recipes: Copy-paste policy configurations for common scenarios (MFA enforcement, device compliance, geo-blocking, risk-based)
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License gap analysis: Honest evaluation of whether you need to upgrade (Defender for Office? Intune? E5?) with cost-benefit analysis
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PowerShell scripts: 4-8 ready-to-run scripts for bulk auditing and configuration changes
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Industry-specific guidance: Tailored recommendations based on your industry (HIPAA, financial services, legal, etc.)
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90-day implementation roadmap: Sequenced action plan from week 1 through ongoing maintenance
10 Hardening Domains

Comprehensive coverage, nothing missed.

Your assessment evaluates every M365 security pillar, from identity and email to endpoints, data protection, and incident response.

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Identity & Access
MFA, Conditional Access, password policies, PIM, guest access
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Email Security
Anti-phishing, Safe Attachments/Links, SPF/DKIM/DMARC
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Endpoint Protection
Defender for Endpoint, Intune compliance, BitLocker, BYOD
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Data Protection
Sensitivity labels, DLP policies, encryption
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Information Governance
Retention policies, eDiscovery, audit logs
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SharePoint/OneDrive
External sharing, link defaults, site permissions
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Teams Security
Guest access, meeting policies, private channels
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Admin & Privilege
PIM, admin tier separation, emergency access accounts
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Monitoring & Response
Audit logs, alert policies, SIEM integration, IR plan
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User Awareness
Phishing simulations, training programs, attack simulator
Deliverables

Every report comes with multiple formats.

The polished PDF for executive review, plus editable companion files for hands-on implementation tracking.

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PDF
Full Hardening Report
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Excel
Implementation Tracker
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Word
Editable Report
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PDF
Action Checklist
How It Works

From intake to delivered report in under 48 hours.

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Pay & Begin Intake
Click Start. Pay securely on the Academy Shop. Begin the 25-30 minute self-assessment.
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Complete Assessment
Answer questions across all 10 hardening domains. Save and resume anytime.
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AI + QC Review
Report is generated within 5 minutes, then reviewed personally by Tamara before release.
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Secure Delivery
Released to your client portal with all 4 deliverables. Email notification when ready.
FAQ

Common questions.

Will this work if I have a basic M365 plan (Business Standard / Business Premium)?
Absolutely. The report is tailored to your specific licensing, recommendations include what you can do TODAY with your current plan, plus an honest assessment of whether upgrading (e.g., to Business Premium for Defender, or E3/E5 for advanced features) makes sense for your situation.
I'm not technical, can I actually implement these recommendations myself?
The report is designed to be implementable by someone comfortable with M365 admin centers. Quick Wins (under 30 min each) are achievable by most admins. Strategic Hardening items often benefit from IT support, and the report tells you when to call in help vs DIY.
How is this different from the M365 Audit ($497)?
The Audit is a comprehensive operational review covering productivity, governance, licensing, AND security. This Security Hardening Report is a deep dive on security ONLY, with much more granular hardening recommendations, Conditional Access policy recipes, and PowerShell scripts. Choose this if security is your specific concern; choose the Audit if you want a broader operational picture.
Do you do the hardening work, or just tell me what to do?
The report tells you exactly what to do. If you want hands-on implementation help after reviewing, you can engage Cook Learning & Story Press Academy for a Quick Win package ($2,250+) for your top priorities, or a full Strategic engagement ($6,500+) for end-to-end hardening.
Will you have access to my M365 tenant?
No. This report is generated entirely from your self-reported responses to the intake form, Cook Learning & Story Press Academy never accesses your tenant directly. Your data stays yours.
What's the money-back guarantee?
If, after reviewing your report, you don't feel it's worth $197, email tamara@cooklearningandstorypress.com within 14 days for a full refund. No fine print, no questions asked.

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