Overview
Wizard Cyber collaborated with a major airport operations authority based in the Middle East to deliver a Threat Protection Envisioning Workshop focused on elevating cybersecurity defenses by discovering real-time threats and vulnerabilities within the customer’s live environment.
The engagement demonstrated how Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Entra ID can be deployed effectively to protect critical infrastructure, ensuring operational continuity and regulatory compliance in a complex regional landscape.
Customer Goals
The organisation aimed to:
- Identify active security risks and vulnerabilities impacting their operational infrastructure
- Enhance protection across endpoints, cloud applications, and user identities
- Evaluate Microsoft’s integrated security platform to support digital transformation and compliance objectives
- Receive clear guidance on licensing, integration, and next steps for technology adoption
Wizard Cyber’s Approach
Delivered within the customer’s production environment, the workshop provided hands-on discovery of live threats and showcased the application of Microsoft’s security tools in a real-world operational context.Key Activities Included:
Aligning Security Priorities
Wizard Cyber engaged with security and IT leadership to prioritise protection goals, factoring in regional regulatory requirements and operational imperatives.
Live Threat Discovery
Utilising existing Microsoft licenses and trials, we performed real-time threat detection across endpoints, identities, and communication platforms.
Core Modules Delivered
- Microsoft Defender XDR (Microsoft Defender Portal)
Delivered unified threat detection and incident correlation across multiple attack surfaces. - Cloud Identity Protection (Entra ID Protection & Conditional Access)
Highlighted risk detection and conditional access policies to reduce identity-based risks.
Selected Optional Modules (Three Completed)
- Unified SecOps Platform (Microsoft Sentinel)
Demonstrated centralised security operations capabilities with real-time alerting and investigation. - Endpoint and Cloud Apps Protection
Showcased Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud Apps for comprehensive endpoint security and SaaS monitoring. - Email Protection (Microsoft Defender for Office 365)
Exposed phishing and malware threats targeting corporate email systems and communication channels.
Key Outcomes
- Timely Detection of Real-World Threats: The customer gained actionable insights by uncovering live risks during the workshop.
- Strengthened Identity and Endpoint Security: Microsoft’s tools were validated as effective for securing critical infrastructure and user access in a demanding environment.
- Confidence in Microsoft Sentinel: The customer recognised Sentinel’s value as a scalable, cloud-native SIEM platform suited to the region’s SOC requirements.
- Clear, Regionally Relevant Recommendations: Wizard Cyber provided tailored next steps aligned with regional compliance and operational needs.
Next Steps Provided
Wizard Cyber’s recommendations included:
- A phased deployment plan for Microsoft Sentinel, aligned with regional data protection standards
- Integration strategies for Defender XDR to cover critical workloads
- Enhancements for identity protection, including refined conditional access policies
- Licensing advice and budgeting for a scalable, long-term security strategy
Conclusion
This Threat Protection Envisioning Workshop empowered a leading Middle Eastern airport operator to uncover hidden risks, validate Microsoft’s security platform capabilities, and chart a clear path toward stronger, more resilient cybersecurity operations.