IT Security & Microsoft 365 Advisory
For sole traders and small New Zealand businesses, typically 1–10 users.
Structured Microsoft 365 configuration reviews designed to provide clear visibility and proportionate improvement — without enterprise complexity.
Who This Is Designed For
This service is built specifically for sole traders, consultants, professional services firms, and small teams that rely on Microsoft 365 but have never had a structured, independent review of their configuration.
Larger environments often require managed services or enterprise governance structures. This engagement is intentionally scoped for smaller organisations that benefit from structured review without that overhead.
A Few Practical Questions
These are common starting points for a structured review:
Why Periodic Review Matters
Microsoft 365 environments rarely remain static. New security controls are introduced, recommended configurations evolve, and incremental changes accumulate over time.
In small organisations, configuration often reflects initial setup decisions rather than deliberate ongoing review. Without structured reassessment, maturity can stagnate even as the platform continues to evolve.
The purpose of this assessment is to establish a clear baseline, identify configuration gaps, and prioritise proportionate improvements — not to fix everything at once, but to move deliberately in the right direction.
What I Provide
A structured, read-only assessment of your Microsoft 365 environment, supported by clear reporting and practical next steps.
Review Areas
- Identity and access configuration
- MFA and Conditional Access posture
- Email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
- Secure Score analysis
- Collaboration and sharing configuration
- Licensing alignment observations
What You Receive
- A clear executive summary
- A detailed findings report
- 3–5 prioritised recommendations
- A walkthrough discussion
No alarmism. No lock-in. No unnecessary tooling.
Independent Perspective
Many IT providers prioritise operational continuity and day-to-day support. Configuration maturity initiatives often benefit from focused, structured review outside normal operational demands.
An independent assessment creates that space — without changing providers or disrupting existing support relationships.
About the Approach
We’ve Seen Things IT provides structured Microsoft 365 review for sole traders and small New Zealand businesses.
The approach is practical, independent, and shaped by experience across environments ranging from small teams to large Microsoft estates. Read more about the approach.
When Was Your Microsoft 365 Configuration Last Reviewed?
Microsoft 365 security features and configuration options evolve over time. If your environment has not been reviewed deliberately within the past 12 months, it is reasonable to assume some settings may no longer reflect current platform capabilities or recommended configuration.
A structured review provides clarity and prioritised improvement — without unnecessary complexity.