Configuration Review
Identify critical exposure risks across your cloud ecosystems, endpoint architectures, and network infrastructure through expert-driven configuration analysis.
Overview
Misconfigurations remain one of the most common and exploitable weaknesses in modern IT environments. From cloud platforms to on-premises infrastructure, a single misconfigured service can expose sensitive data, enable unauthorised access, or provide attackers with a foothold into your network.
CortexTrace's Configuration Review service provides a thorough, expert led assessment of your infrastructure configurations against industry best practices and security benchmarks. We examine operating systems, network devices, cloud services, Active Directory, and endpoint security tools to identify deviations that could be leveraged by adversaries. Our approach goes beyond automated scanning, applying real world attacker knowledge to prioritise findings based on actual exploitability and business impact.
Our Review Process
Scope Definition & Asset Discovery
- Identify critical systems, cloud environments, and network segments for review
- Map dependencies and data flows to understand the broader attack surface
Benchmark Assessment
- Evaluate configurations against CIS Benchmarks, vendor hardening guides, and industry standards
- Review security group rules, IAM policies, and access control configurations
Active Directory & Identity Review
- Assess Group Policy Objects, privilege delegation, and trust relationships
- Identify over-privileged accounts, stale credentials, and Kerberos misconfigurations
Cloud Security Posture Assessment
- Review AWS, Azure, or GCP configurations for storage exposure, network segmentation, and logging gaps
- Evaluate serverless functions, container orchestration, and API gateway settings
Network & Endpoint Hardening
- Analyse firewall rules, VPN configurations, and network segmentation effectiveness
- Review EDR deployment, logging coverage, and endpoint protection policies
Risk-Prioritised Reporting
- Deliver findings ranked by exploitability and business impact
- Provide step-by-step remediation guidance for each identified misconfiguration
Scope Definition & Asset Discovery
- Identify critical systems, cloud environments, and network segments for review
- Map dependencies and data flows to understand the broader attack surface
Benchmark Assessment
- Evaluate configurations against CIS Benchmarks, vendor hardening guides, and industry standards
- Review security group rules, IAM policies, and access control configurations
Active Directory & Identity Review
- Assess Group Policy Objects, privilege delegation, and trust relationships
- Identify over-privileged accounts, stale credentials, and Kerberos misconfigurations
Cloud Security Posture Assessment
- Review AWS, Azure, or GCP configurations for storage exposure, network segmentation, and logging gaps
- Evaluate serverless functions, container orchestration, and API gateway settings
Network & Endpoint Hardening
- Analyse firewall rules, VPN configurations, and network segmentation effectiveness
- Review EDR deployment, logging coverage, and endpoint protection policies
Risk-Prioritised Reporting
- Deliver findings ranked by exploitability and business impact
- Provide step-by-step remediation guidance for each identified misconfiguration
Key Outcomes
Reduce Attack Surface
Eliminate misconfigurations that provide attackers with easy entry points
Strengthen Compliance
Align configurations with CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, and industry-specific standards
Improve Visibility
Ensure logging and monitoring are properly configured to detect threats
Harden Infrastructure
Apply defence-in-depth principles across all layers of your environment
Reduce Attack Surface
Eliminate misconfigurations that provide attackers with easy entry points
Strengthen Compliance
Align configurations with CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, and industry-specific standards
Improve Visibility
Ensure logging and monitoring are properly configured to detect threats
Harden Infrastructure
Apply defence-in-depth principles across all layers of your environment
Deliverables
Detailed Configuration Assessment Report
Risk-Prioritised Findings with CVSS scoring
Remediation Guidance with step-by-step instructions
Benchmark Compliance Matrix (CIS, NIST, vendor guides)
Executive Summary for leadership reporting
Post-Review Support for remediation validation
Ready to Get Started?
Ensure your infrastructure is hardened against real-world threats. Our experts review your configurations with an attacker's mindset to uncover what automated tools miss.