Cloud Platform Security Review Services

VMGroup provides comprehensive cloud security reviews across Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, helping organisations understand and strengthen their cloud environments. Our service identifies misconfigurations, risky user behaviour, access gaps, and regulatory compliance issues, providing actionable recommendations to reduce exposure to cyber threats.

What is a Cloud Platform Security Review?

A Cloud Platform Security Review is a structured assessment of cloud infrastructure and SaaS environments designed to uncover security weaknesses, misconfigurations, and compliance risks. This service helps organisations align with industry best practices and Irish regulatory requirements, including GDPR, DPA 2018, and DPC guidance.

Our reviews provide visibility across:

• Identity and access management – user roles, privileged accounts, and third-party integrations

• Configuration management – misconfigurations in storage, networking, and collaboration tools

• Security policies and enforcement – MFA, conditional access, data classification, and retention

• Logging and monitoring – audit logs, SIEM integration, and alerting

• Data protection – sensitive data exposure, encryption, and compliance controls

Examples of the most common platforms covered

Microsoft 365

Our Microsoft 365 security review focuses on email, collaboration, and productivity services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Key assessment areas include:

• Permissions and over-privileged accounts

• MFA adoption and enforcement policies

• Security & Compliance Centre configuration

• Data management, retention, and sensitivity labels

• eDiscovery and audit readiness

• Third-party app integrations

• Licensing alignment with security capabilities

Use Cases: Protect against account takeover, insider threats, phishing, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Microsoft Azure

Azure reviews focus on cloud infrastructure, identity, and platform security, ensuring configurations follow CIS benchmarks and NIST CSF guidelines. Key areas include:

• Identity & access management (Azure AD/Entra ID)

• Privilege escalation and role misassignments

• Network security groups, firewalls, and endpoint protection

• Storage and data encryption policies

• Logging, monitoring, and incident response readiness

• Compliance alignment with GDPR, NIS/NIS2, and ISO 27001

Use Cases: Prevent unauthorised access, detect misconfigurations, and mitigate insider risks or privilege escalation.

AWS (Amazon Web Services)

Our AWS assessments provide full visibility into accounts, workloads, and cloud security configurations. Key focus areas include:

• IAM roles, policies, and permissions

• S3 bucket and storage misconfigurations

• Logging, CloudTrail, and monitoring for anomalous activity

• Network security, VPCs, and security groups

• Compliance alignment with CIS AWS benchmarks and NIST CSF

• Integration with SIEM and incident response workflows

Use Cases: Prevent cloud misconfigurations, protect sensitive data, and strengthen regulatory compliance posture.

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

GCP reviews focus on compute, storage, and identity services, ensuring security best practices and regulatory alignment. Assessment areas include:

• IAM roles, service accounts, and privilege assignments

• Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and database security

• Logging, audit trails, and security monitoring

• Networking and firewall configurations

• Data encryption and protection controls

• Compliance with GDPR, DPA 2018, and NIS/NIS2 requirements

Use Cases: Detect misconfigurations, prevent unauthorised access, and secure collaboration tools and storage services.

Why Choose VMGroup Cloud Security Reviews?

• Holistic cloud coverage across Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, GCP and other cloud platforms.

• Benchmarking against CIS Benchmarks and NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

• Actionable recommendations tailored to Irish regulatory obligations (DPC, GDPR, DPA 2018, NIS/NIS2)

• Identify high-risk misconfigurations, privileged access issues, and compliance gaps

• Support for audit readiness, incident response, and long-term risk reduction

Deliverables

After a Cloud Security Review, VMGroup provides:

• Prioritised assessment report highlighting misconfigurations, gaps, and compliance risks

• Actionable remediation roadmap to strengthen security posture

• Guidance to address high-risk issues first and maintain regulatory compliance

• Evidence suitable for board reporting, audit, and insurance purposes

Typical Use Cases

• Cloud misconfigurations exposing sensitive data or resources

• Privileged account misuse or insider threats

• Risk from third-party apps or integrations

• Compliance alignment with GDPR, DPA 2018, ISO 27001, and NIS/NIS2

• Preparing for regulatory or cybersecurity audits

• Enhancing security posture against ransomware, phishing, and other targeted attacks