Turn Microsoft 365 Security into Audit-Ready Evidence
Compliance & Benchmarks
Syrix Compliance transforms enforced Microsoft 365 security controls into structured, long-term evidence mapped to CIS, CISA, NIST, ISO, SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA, across leading security, privacy, and assurance frameworks.
By combining real-time Microsoft 365 configuration enforcement with transparent framework mapping, Syrix helps organizations secure their tenant and simplify compliance reporting — without manual spreadsheets or guesswork.
Syrix Compliance does not replace enterprise-wide compliance programs — it provides audit-ready evidence for Microsoft 365 security controls.
Why You Need It?
Microsoft 365 is a core platform for identity, collaboration, and sensitive data — and misconfigurations remain one of the leading causes of cloud security incidents.
At the same time, organizations are increasingly required to demonstrate alignment with multiple security, privacy, and regulatory frameworks, including NIST CSF 2.0, NIST SP 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA. These frameworks are technologyagnostic and difficult to interpret at the configuration level, especially in complex cloud environments.
As a result, security and compliance teams are left managing:
- Complex benchmark and framework requirements
- Manual control mapping across multiple standards
- Spreadsheet-based evidence collection
- Unclear boundaries between technical enforcement and organizational responsibility
Syrix addresses this challenge by enforcing Microsoft 365 best practices and making their compliance and regulatory impact transparent, defensible, and auditable.
How Syrix Protects You
Syrix directly enforces and monitors Microsoft 365 security benchmarks that define secure configuration best practices:
CISA SCuBA Microsoft 365 Baseline
Prescriptive guidance from CISA for securely configuring Microsoft 365 as a SaaS platform, with a focus on secure defaults and risk reduction.
CIS Microsoft 365 Benchmark
Industry-recognized technical guidance for hardening Microsoft 365 services such as Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Defender.
Syrix continuously validates tenant configuration against these benchmarks, supports remediation where possible, and maintains historical evidence of enforcement over time.
What We Check?
Syrix evaluates and enforces hundreds of Microsoft 365 security controls, including:
- Identity and access configuration (MFA, privileged roles, authentication methods)
- Email security and data loss prevention
- External sharing and guest access controls
- Teams and collaboration security settings
- Malware, phishing, and impersonation protections
- Monitoring and alerting configurations
Using this enforcement data, Syrix maps Microsoft 365 benchmark coverage to broader security, compliance, and regulatory frameworks, including:
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev.5
- ISO/IEC 27001 / ISO/IEC 27002
- SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
- GDPR (technical and organizational security safeguards)
- HIPAA Security Rule (administrative, physical, and technical safeguards)
This mapping enables customers to understand how their Microsoft 365 posture supports compliance and regulatory objectives, without claiming full enterprise-wide compliance.
Available as the Syrix Compliance add-on.
The Syrix Advantage
Unlike tools that only scan or report configuration gaps, Syrix provides a clear and defensible compliance foundation:
Direct enforcement
of CIS and CISA SCuBA benchmarks
Derived alignment dashboards
for NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA
Clear coverage indicators
implemented, contributing, supporting, or out-ofscope
Automated evidence and reporting
for audits, assessments, and regulatory reviews
Explicit gap visibility
showing what remains the customer’s responsibility outside Microsoft 365
Secure your Microsoft 365 environment and simplify compliance readiness.
- Explore the Syrix Compliance Pack
- Request a demo
- See How Syrix Enforces Microsoft 365 Benchmarks
Syrix does not replace enterprise compliance programs — it strengthens them by automating the Microsoft 365 portion and eliminating manual interpretation.
What Microsoft 365 environments does Syrix support?
Syrix supports Microsoft 365 environments including:
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Exchange Online
- SharePoint Online
- OneDrive
- Microsoft Teams
- Connected OAuth applications
The platform continuously evaluates identity configuration, data sharing policies, and third-party integrations.
What makes Syrix different from other SSPM platforms?
Most SSPM platforms focus on visibility and reporting. Syrix focuses on continuous enforcement.
Instead of generating alerts for misconfigurations, Syrix:
- Automatically fixes safe issues
- Detects configuration drift
- Re-enforces policies when settings change
- Escalates only high-impact decisions
This ensures security policies remain continuously enforced, not just monitored.
This reinforces your core positioning.
Can Syrix help with Microsoft 365 security compliance audits?
Yes.
Syrix continuously aligns Microsoft 365 security settings with industry benchmarks including:
- CIS Microsoft 365 Benchmark
- CISA SCuBA baseline
- NIST frameworks
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
The platform converts enforced controls into audit-ready reports and evidence.
Does Syrix only monitor security for Microsoft 365, like other SSPM tools do?
No.
Most SaaS security tools only scan and report issues.
Syrix continuously enforces security policies to keep your Microsoft 365 environment aligned with security baselines.
Does Syrix replace Microsoft Defender?
Microsoft Defender focuses on threat detection and endpoint/email protection.
Syrix focuses on Microsoft 365 configuration security, identity governance, and data exposure risks.
They solve different problems.
Microsoft Defender protects against attacks.
Syrix prevents risky configurations that lead to breaches.
Best practice is to run Syrix alongside Defender for comprehensive protection.
Can Syrix automatically fix security issues?
Yes.
Syrix automatically remediates low-risk misconfigurations that are safe to correct without disrupting users.
Examples include:
- Enabling recommended security settings
- Correcting risky sharing configurations
- Detecting and fixing configuration drift
Higher-impact changes always require administrator approval.
This approach ensures security improvements remain safe and controlled.
Is Syrix designed for MSPs?
Yes.
Syrix was designed to support Managed Service Providers managing multiple Microsoft 365 tenants.
The platform provides:
- Multi-tenant security visibility
- Centralized policy enforcement
- Automated remediation across tenants
- Audit logs for client reporting
This allows MSPs to deliver consistent Microsoft 365 security at scale
How long does setup take?
Syrix connects directly to Microsoft 365 using secure APIs. Setup typically takes less than 10 minutes.
There are:
- No agents
- No endpoint software
- No scripts to deploy
Once connected, the platform immediately begins scanning configuration, access, and connected apps.
What permissions are required?
Syrix connects using secure Microsoft APIs and standard read/write security permissions.
These permissions allow the platform to:
- Evaluate tenant security configuration
- Detect misconfigurations and risky access
- Enforce approved security policies
- Record changes for governance and audit history
All high-impact actions require admin approval.
Is our Microsoft 365 data stored by Syrix?
Syrix does not replicate or export your Microsoft 365 data outside your tenant.
The platform analyzes configuration and security settings through Microsoft APIs but does not store your files, emails, or user content.
What types of Microsoft 365 security risks does Syrix detect?
Syrix continuously checks Microsoft 365 for issues such as:
• Admin accounts without MFA
• Anonymous file sharing links
• Excessive guest access
• Privileged roles that shouldn’t exist
• Risky third-party OAuth applications
• Disabled security policies
• Configuration drift from CIS or CISA baselines
These misconfigurations are one of the most common causes of Microsoft 365 breaches.
Do we need a security team to use Syrix?
No.
Syrix was designed for IT teams and MSPs without dedicated security staff.
The platform:
• Automatically fixes safe issues
• surfaces only decisions that require admin approval
• explains risks in plain language
This allows SMB organizations to maintain enterprise-grade security without a SOC.
Will Syrix create a lot of security alerts?
No.
Syrix is designed to reduce alert fatigue.
Instead of sending alerts for every issue, it:
• fixes safe issues automatically
• escalates only important decisions
• tracks everything in security and audit logs for transparency
The result is far fewer alerts and more real security improvement.
Does Syrix support compliance frameworks?
Yes.
Syrix continuously aligns Microsoft 365 security settings with leading benchmarks such as:
• CIS Microsoft 365 Benchmark
• CISA SCuBA baseline
• NIST frameworks
• ISO 27001
• SOC 2
The Compliance module converts enforced controls into audit-ready evidence and reports.
How much does Syrix cost?
Syrix starts at $5 per user per month for the core security platform.
This includes:
• continuous security checks
• automated remediation
• identity and access governance
• connected app monitoring
• security and audit logs
Optional add-ons provide advanced detection and compliance reporting.”
Who is Syrix designed for?
Syrix is built for:
• SMB organizations running Microsoft 365
• IT teams without dedicated security staff
• MSPs managing multiple Microsoft 365 tenants
The platform provides enterprise-grade security controls without enterprise complexity.
Will Syrix break our workflows or block users?
No.
Syrix is designed to avoid operational disruption.
The platform:
• Automatically fixes only low-risk configuration issues
• Escalates higher-impact changes for admin approval
• Shows a preview of what will change before enforcement
This “human-in-the-loop” model ensures security improvements without breaking business processes.
What happens if Syrix changes a setting we need?
Every enforced change can be reviewed and reversed.
Syrix maintains enforcement history and rollback capability so administrators can:
• review the change
• understand why it was applied
• restore the previous configuration if necessary
This ensures security automation remains safe and controlled.
How often does Syrix scan Microsoft 365 Security Settings?
Syrix continuously evaluates your Microsoft 365 configuration.
Instead of periodic audits or quarterly checks, the platform:
• runs frequent automated scans
• detects configuration drift when settings change
• re-enforces policies automatically when needed
This keeps security aligned at all times, not just during reviews.
Can Syrix manage multiple Microsoft 365 tenants?
Yes.
Syrix supports multi-tenant management, making it suitable for:
• Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
• organizations with multiple Microsoft 365 environments
• subsidiaries or business units
Administrators can monitor and enforce policies across tenants from one central console.
What happens after Syrix finds a security issue?
Syrix follows a structured remediation workflow:
Detect the risk or misconfiguration
Determine whether it is safe to fix automatically
Automatically enforce safe corrections
Request admin approval for higher-impact changes
Record the action in security and audit logs
This approach reduces manual work while maintaining governance.
Does Syrix monitor third-party apps connected to Microsoft 365?
Yes.
Syrix continuously analyzes OAuth applications and connected SaaS apps to identify risks such as:
• apps with excessive permissions
• unknown or unverified publishers
• dormant apps with lingering access
• applications requesting tenant-wide permissions
Administrators can review and revoke risky access directly.
Can Syrix detect risky user behavior?
Yes, when the Detect & Respond module is enabled.
The platform can identify suspicious activity patterns such as:
• privilege escalation
• unusual login patterns
• risky OAuth permission changes
• large-scale file sharing or downloads
It then guides administrators through containment actions when needed.
Will Syrix replace our security team or SOC?
Syrix is designed to reduce the workload on IT teams, not replace security professionals.
It automates repetitive tasks such as:
• configuration monitoring
• security policy enforcement
• access governance reviews
• evidence collection for audits
Security teams remain in control of higher-impact decisions.
How quickly can Syrix improve our security posture?
Most organizations see configuration optimization within hours.
As soon as the platform connects:
• the first configuration scan runs
• security gaps are identified
• safe misconfigurations can be fixed automatically
This means security posture can improve the same day deployment happens.
What happens if we stop using Syrix?
Nothing in your Microsoft 365 environment breaks.
Syrix does not deploy agents or modify your infrastructure.
If you disconnect the platform:
* previously enforced security settings remain in place
* Microsoft 365 continues operating normally
Syrix simply stops monitoring and enforcing policies.
Why would we use Syrix instead of an MSSP?
Many SMB organizations cannot justify the cost of a full managed security service.
Syrix provides a practical alternative by automating Microsoft 365 security operations.
The platform delivers:
- Automated security policy enforcement
- Clear remediation guidance
- Continuous configuration monitoring
- Minimal operational overhead