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Cloud Security Configuration Assessment

Identify Misconfigurations and Compliance Gaps to Strengthen Cloud Security

As businesses increasingly rely on cloud environments, securing these platforms is more critical than ever. Schneider Downs’ Cloud Security Configuration Assessment service offers a comprehensive evaluation of your cloud infrastructure across major platforms, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Amazon Web Services (AWS). We identify misconfigurations, permission gaps, and compliance issues to help you strengthen your cloud security, minimize vulnerabilities, and ensure regulatory compliance before breaches occur. 

Our Cloud Security Configuration Assessment provides clear insights into the security health of your cloud environment. We systematically identify weaknesses that could be exploited by cybercriminals, offering actionable recommendations to remediate risks. Whether you aim to enhance existing defenses or verify compliance with industry standards, our assessment aligns technical solutions with your business needs. 

What to Expect from Cloud Security Configuration Assessments 

  • Detailed analysis to identify security gaps and misconfigurations. 
  • Platform-specific recommendations to strengthen cloud infrastructure. 
  • Alignment with compliance frameworks to reduce risks. 
  • Increased confidence in securing critical cloud workloads and data. 

Core Assessment Components

Identity and Access Management 

  • Excessive Permissions and Privilege Sprawl 
  • Multi-factor Authentication Coverage 
  • Role-Based Access Control Implementation 
  • Service Account Security 

Data Protection and Governance 

  • Storage Configuration Security 
  • Encryption Implementation Gaps 
  • Data Classification Practices 
  • Retention and Backup Controls 

Infrastructure Security 

  • Network Security Group Configurations 
  • Virtual Network Design Weaknesses 
  • Public Endpoint Exposure 
  • Container and Serverless Security 

Compliance and Logging 

  • Audit Configuration Adequacy 
  • Security Monitoring Coverage 
  • Compliance Policy Alignment 
  • Incident Response Preparedness 

How Cloud Security Assessments Work 

  • Tailored Assessment: We collaborate with your cloud admins to understand your environment and customize the security assessment to meet your needs. 
  • Comprehensive Review: We examine cloud configurations, including IAM policies and resource permissions, to identify security gaps and potential vulnerabilities. 
  • Risk Mapping: Using specialized tools, we identify attack vectors such as privilege escalation and data exfiltration, highlighting critical risks. 
  • Prioritized Report: We provide a detailed, prioritized report with findings, risks, and actionable remediation strategies to improve cloud security. 
  • Executive & Technical Briefings: After the assessment, we offer briefings to explain findings, address questions, and guide the implementation of security improvements. 
  • Compliance Alignment: We ensure your cloud environments meet compliance standards like NIST, CIS, and CSA, helping you stay regulatory-ready. 
  • Ongoing Security Support: Beyond the assessment, we offer best practices for continuous monitoring and configuration management to maintain robust security. 

Why Schneider Downs? 

  • Commitment to Security Success: We’re committed to your organization’s security, viewing it as key to protecting sensitive data and critical infrastructure in a connected world. 
  • Expertise in Cloud Security: Our team has specialized expertise in secure cloud configurations across platforms, gained through enterprise implementations and cloud security incident responses. 
  • Prioritized Remediation: We leverage insights from investigating cloud-based breaches to prioritize remediation efforts for maximum security impact. 
  • Proactive Threat Intelligence: Our consultants stay ahead of evolving threats, ensuring recommendations reflect best practices and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI). 

Ready to get started? Contact the Schneider Downs cybersecurity team at [email protected]. 

Experiencing or suspect a cloud security incident? 

Contact the Schneider Downs Incident Response Team at 1-800-993-8937. 

About Schneider Downs Cybersecurity 

The Schneider Downs cybersecurity practice consists of experts offering a comprehensive set of information technology security services, including penetration testing, intrusion prevention/detection review, ransomware security, vulnerability assessments and a robust digital forensics and incident response team. In addition, our Digital Forensics and Incident Response teams are available 24x7x365 at 1-800-993-8937 if you suspect or are experiencing a network incident of any kind. 

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