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Microsoft 365 Security and Managed IT

Microsoft 365 Security and Managed IT

Microsoft 365 Security and Managed IT

Protect users, devices, and data while improving compliance readiness and reducing IT risk—without building a full internal IT and security team.

Protect users, devices, and data while improving compliance readiness and reducing IT risk—without building a full internal IT and security team.

Remote and cloud-first • Microsoft 365 • Intune • Entra ID • Defender

Remote and cloud-first
Microsoft 365 • Intune • Entra ID • Defender

Remote and cloud-first • Microsoft 365 • Intune • Entra ID • Defender

100%

100%

Upwork Job Success

Upwork Job Success

50+

50+

Client Engagements

Client Engagements

10,000+

10,000+

Consulting and Delivery Hours

Consulting and Delivery Hours

6+

6+

Years Supporting Long-Term Clients

Years Supporting Long-Term Clients

Includes direct client work and independently verified Upwork engagements.

Includes direct client work and independently verified Upwork engagements.

WHEN GROWING FIRMS OUTGROW AD HOC IT

Microsoft 365 becomes harder to secure as your business grows

Microsoft 365 becomes harder to secure as your business grows

Identity, devices, collaboration, and compliance requirements change constantly. Most small teams lack the time and specialized expertise to keep every control aligned.

Identity, devices, collaboration, and compliance requirements change constantly. Most small teams lack the time and specialized expertise to keep every control aligned.

Microsoft 365 configuration drift

Settings, services, and licenses change over time—creating gaps between your environment and the controls your business actually needs.

Microsoft 365 configuration drift

Settings, services, and licenses change over time—creating gaps between your environment and the controls your business actually needs.

Limited internal security capacity

Small IT and operations teams are often expected to manage security without dedicated Microsoft 365 architecture or vCISO support.

Limited internal security capacity

Small IT and operations teams are often expected to manage security without dedicated Microsoft 365 architecture or vCISO support.

Client and compliance pressure

Security questionnaires, insurance renewals, and customer requirements demand stronger controls and clearer evidence.

Client and compliance pressure

Security questionnaires, insurance renewals, and customer requirements demand stronger controls and clearer evidence.

Endpoint and access sprawl

Remote users, personal devices, guest access, cloud apps, and inconsistent onboarding create avoidable exposure.

Endpoint and access sprawl

Remote users, personal devices, guest access, cloud apps, and inconsistent onboarding create avoidable exposure.

Core services

Security, IT, and compliance services built around Microsoft 365

Security, IT, and compliance services built around Microsoft 365

Security-Focused Managed IT

Ongoing Microsoft 365 administration, user and endpoint support, identity security, security monitoring, backup oversight, and practical guidance for cloud-first organizations.

Best for: Organizations that want a long-term technology partner—not a reactive help desk.

Microsoft 365 and Intune Security Hardening

Fixed-scope remediation for identity, Conditional Access, MFA, email protection, collaboration controls, Intune, endpoint posture, logging, and documentation.

Best for: Organizations that know improvements are needed and want them implemented carefully.

vCISO and Compliance Advisory

Scoped support for security roadmaps, risk registers, policies, customer questionnaires, audit readiness, and ongoing security program decisions.

Best for: Organizations facing security requirements without a full-time security leader.

AI Governance and Automation Readiness

Practical guidance for acceptable use, data exposure, vendor risk, Microsoft 365 Copilot readiness, and secure automation adoption.

Best for: Organizations adopting AI that need clear guardrails without enterprise-scale bureaucracy.

Featured starting point

Microsoft 365 Security Assessment

Microsoft 365 Security Assessment

Microsoft 365 Security Assessment

Find the gaps. Understand the risk. Know what to fix first.

Find the gaps. Understand the risk. Know what to fix first.

Get an expert-reviewed view of your Microsoft 365 security posture, with prioritized findings, practical quick wins, and a clear 30/60/90-day roadmap.

Get an expert-reviewed view of your Microsoft 365 security posture, with prioritized findings, practical quick wins, and a clear 30/60/90-day roadmap.

Starting at $3,500

Microsoft 365 Security Assessment feature graphic
Microsoft 365 Security Assessment feature graphic
Microsoft 365 Security Assessment feature graphic

Independent review

Expert review of your current Microsoft 365 security posture.

Independent review

Expert review of your current Microsoft 365 security posture.

Risk-based priorities

See which gaps create the greatest business risk.

Risk-based priorities

See which gaps create the greatest business risk.

Actionable roadmap

Know what to fix now, next, and later.

Actionable roadmap

Know what to fix now, next, and later.

What we review

• Identity, MFA, Conditional Access, and privileged access
• Email security, phishing protection, and domain safeguards
• Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, guest access, and sharing controls
• Logging, data protection, Intune, applications, and licensing

• Identity, MFA, Conditional Access, and privileged access
• Email security, phishing protection, and domain safeguards
• Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, guest access, and sharing controls
• Logging, data protection, Intune, applications, and licensing

What you receive

• Executive security summary and posture overview
• Prioritized findings with business impact and recommended actions
• Quick wins and a practical 30/60/90-day roadmap
• Technical findings for the remediation team
• Final report and a 60-minute findings review meeting

• Executive security summary and posture overview
• Prioritized findings with business impact and recommended actions
• Quick wins and a practical 30/60/90-day roadmap
• Technical findings for the remediation team
• Final report and a 60-minute findings review meeting

More than an automated score

Automated evidence gathering is combined with expert review, business context, and licensing analysis to turn technical gaps into clear priorities.

Automated evidence gathering is combined with expert review, business context, and licensing analysis to turn technical gaps into clear priorities.

Process

1. Kickoff and secure access — Confirm goals, scope, licensing, and required access.
2. Analyze and validate — Combine automated evidence gathering with expert review.
3. Report and roadmap — Deliver findings, priorities, quick wins, and next steps.

1. Kickoff and secure access — Confirm goals, scope, licensing, and required access.
2. Analyze and validate — Combine automated evidence gathering with expert review.
3. Report and roadmap — Deliver findings, priorities, quick wins, and next steps.

Starting at $3,500

Starting at $3,500

Final pricing depends on tenant complexity, licensing, number of users, and agreed scope.

Security configuration assessment only; not a penetration test, compliance certification, audit opinion, or guarantee. Remediation is separately scoped. Methodology is informed by recognized Microsoft 365 security practices, including CIS and Microsoft guidance; no endorsement or certification is implied.

Security configuration assessment only; not a penetration test, compliance certification, audit opinion, or guarantee. Remediation is separately scoped. Methodology is informed by recognized Microsoft 365 security practices, including CIS and Microsoft guidance; no endorsement or certification is implied.

WHY DECODED CLOUDS

Microsoft cloud expertise that turns security needs into practical action

Microsoft cloud expertise that turns security needs into practical action

Microsoft cloud depth

Hands-on experience across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Purview, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and related Azure services.

Microsoft cloud depth

Hands-on experience across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Purview, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and related Azure services.

Business-aware recommendations

Recommendations account for licensing, user experience, operations, business risk, and your team’s capacity to implement change.

Business-aware recommendations

Recommendations account for licensing, user experience, operations, business risk, and your team’s capacity to implement change.

From assessment to implementation

Move from assessment to separately scoped hardening, managed IT, or advisory support with one accountable partner.

From assessment to implementation

Move from assessment to separately scoped hardening, managed IT, or advisory support with one accountable partner.

Boutique accountability

Work with a focused team and senior technical leadership, with clear ownership and fewer handoffs.

Boutique accountability

Work with a focused team and senior technical leadership, with clear ownership and fewer handoffs.

WHO WE WORK BEST WITH

Built for firms with serious security expectations and lean internal teams

Decoded Clouds works best with Microsoft 365-centric professional services firms that handle sensitive information, face growing security or compliance requirements, and need an experienced partner without building a large internal IT and security function.

A strong fit if your organization:

✓ Operates in professional services or a finance-adjacent field

✓ Has a growing team or security needs that exceed basic IT support

✓ Relies on Microsoft 365 for daily operations

✓ Handles sensitive client or business information

✓ Needs security guidance and implementation beyond a traditional help desk

A strong fit if your organization:

✓ Operates in professional services or a finance-adjacent field

✓ Has a growing team or security needs that exceed basic IT support

✓ Relies on Microsoft 365 for daily operations

✓ Handles sensitive client or business information

✓ Needs security guidance and implementation beyond a traditional help desk

PROVEN THROUGH REAL CLIENT WORK

What clients say about working with Decoded Clouds

Long-term relationships built on practical security guidance, responsive support, and clear ownership.

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P3 Adaptive logo

“Decoded Clouds has been a reliable partner in helping us manage and strengthen our Microsoft 365 environment. Their team is responsive, practical, and focused on solutions that support both our security needs and day-to-day operations.”

Luke Pirozzoli

Chief of Staff, P3 Adaptive

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Formative logo

“Decoded Clouds brings strong technical judgment, clear communication, and practical security guidance to our organization. They have helped us strengthen our cloud environment while continuing to support the day-to-day needs of our team.”

Melissa Ruth

VP, Operations, Formative

Professional discovery and execution

“Christian was excellent to work with. He understood exactly what I was looking for and provided solutions based on a discovery which was very professional. I would highly recommend Christian to help with your IT network and security especially for small to large business owners who are looking to implement a zero trust methodology.”

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Christian Capellan · IT network and security engagement

Long-term IT partnership

“We really enjoy working with Christian - He’s very knowledgeable and we appreciate his commitment to helping us succeed in our IT goals.”

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Christian Capellan · Long-term IT partnership

Cloud security expertise

“Christian was very knowledgeable and helped me get Azure to the secure place that I wanted it to be. Thank you Christian!”

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Christian Capellan · Cloud security engagement

Christian Capellan, founder of Decoded Clouds
Christian Capellan, founder of Decoded Clouds

FOUNDER-LED EXPERTISE

Meet Christian Capellan, Founder and Lead Architect

Decoded Clouds is intentionally founder-led. Christian Capellan remains directly involved in security strategy, architecture, and client advisory work, giving clients access to senior technical judgment without layers of handoffs.

With more than 20 years of experience across software engineering, enterprise integration, cloud architecture, and Microsoft security, Christian has designed and supported solutions across Microsoft 365 and Azure—including identity, endpoint management, data protection, monitoring, and secure application platforms.

His experience spans enterprise and regulated environments as well as hands-on work helping growing organizations implement practical security controls without unnecessary complexity. Christian holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science.

START WITH WHAT THE BUSINESS NEEDS NOW

A flexible path from clarity to ongoing support

Many clients begin with an assessment or hardening project, then add managed IT, vCISO advisory, or both as their needs grow.

Assess

Establish your current Microsoft 365 security posture and prioritize the improvements that matter most.

Assess

Establish your current Microsoft 365 security posture and prioritize the improvements that matter most.

Harden

Implement agreed improvements across identity, email, collaboration, endpoints, logging, and data protection.

Harden

Implement agreed improvements across identity, email, collaboration, endpoints, logging, and data protection.

Manage

Get ongoing security-focused Microsoft 365 administration, user support, monitoring, lifecycle management, and practical guidance.

Manage

Get ongoing security-focused Microsoft 365 administration, user support, monitoring, lifecycle management, and practical guidance.

Advise

Get scoped vCISO support for security roadmaps, risk decisions, policies, questionnaires, and compliance readiness.

Advise

Get scoped vCISO support for security roadmaps, risk decisions, policies, questionnaires, and compliance readiness.

FAQ

Common questions before starting

Is the Microsoft 365 Security Assessment a penetration test?

Is the assessment a compliance certification or formal audit?

What access is required?

Can Decoded Clouds implement the recommendations?

Can you work alongside our current IT provider or internal team?

Do you work only with local organizations?

What does the assessment cost?

Get a clear picture of your Microsoft 365 risk

Get a clear picture of your Microsoft 365 risk

Start with a focused conversation about your environment, security concerns, and whether the Microsoft 365 Security Assessment is the right next step.

Start with a focused conversation about your environment, security concerns, and whether the Microsoft 365 Security Assessment is the right next step.