The Clear Path

Designed by cloud security experts.

Clarity through the complexity.

Did you know that 82% of businesses feel overwhelmed by cloud security complexity? In today's rapid digital landscape, securing your business shouldn't feel like navigating through fog. The Clear Path framework, developed by our Microsoft Cloud security specialists, transforms complexity into clarity, replacing uncertainty with confidence. 

Imagine no longer having to worry about security project delivery. No more concerns about missed requirements, implementation gaps, or resource constraints. With the Clear Path, you gain a proven, structured approach that ensures your security solutions are implemented correctly, on time, and with minimal disruption to your business.

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Your journey to cloud confidence.

The Evaluate Phase

Evaluate: Illuminating your path forward

Like turning on the lights in a dark room, the Evaluate phase reveals your true security position with crystal clarity. Our Microsoft Cloud Security specialists uncover not just vulnerabilities, but opportunities – helping you see the full picture of your security landscape. One client discovered 40% of their Microsoft security features were under-utilised – imagine what we might find for you.

  • Understanding of your organisation's requirements
  • Thorough evaluation of your current environment
  • Comprehensive gap analysis and risk assessment
  • Definition of success measures
The Evaluate Phase
The Explore Phase

Explore: Discovering new possibilities

The Explore phase opens doors to new possibilities through collaborative innovation. In a dynamic workshop session, we bring together diverse perspectives and expertise to uncover opportunities you might never have considered. Through shared learning and creative problem-solving, we craft solutions that go beyond conventional approaches, transforming security challenges into catalysts for business growth.

  • Interactive workshop reviewing the Evaluate phase to spark innovation
  • Collaborative solution design through shared expertise
  • Joint development of transformative strategies
  • Tailored implementation roadmap
The Explore Phase
The Enable Phase

Enable: Making security reality

Watch your security vision come to life. The Enable phase transforms plans into protection through our proven implementation approach. Like master craftsmen, our specialists ensure each security component is perfectly placed and precisely configured. One recent client saw their Microsoft Secure Score jump from 23 to 92 in just three weeks through this carefully orchestrated approach.

  • Seamless phased solution deployment with minimal disruption
  • Precision-engineered policy configuration, systems integration and orchestration
  • Best-practice security baseline implementation
  • Change management that puts people first
The Enable Phase
The Enhance Phase

Enhance: Perfecting your protection

Security excellence is a journey of continuous improvement. The Enhance phase fine-tunes your security symphony, ensuring every component works in perfect harmony. Through rigorous testing and refinement, we optimise your security posture until it's not just good, but exceptional.

  • Advanced security controls validation
  • Performance optimisation for maximum efficiency
  • Real-world security scenario testing
  • Intelligent policy refinement based on actual usage
The Enhance Phase
The Empower Phase

Empower: Sleep easy, secured by confidence

The Empower phase is where confidence becomes second nature. Leave the office on Cloud9, knowing your business is protected and your security partner has your back. Your team isn't just trained – they're confident, capable, and supported. It's about more than documentation and knowledge transfer; it's about the peace of mind that comes from knowing you've got everything covered, with experts ready to support you whenever you need them.

  • True peace of mind through comprehensive security coverage
  • Confident teams equipped with knowledge, documentation and processes
  • Round-the-clock expert backing when you need it, through our optional escalation service
  • A partnership you can trust for the long term
The Empower Phase

Why choose the Clear Path framework?

Battle-tested excellence

  • Framework refined through 100+ successful implementations
  • Delivered by Microsoft Cloud security specialists, with the Microsoft Security designation
  • Deep understanding of UK compliance requirements and security landscape
  • Regular updates incorporating latest Microsoft security advances and best practices

Measurable risk reduction

  • Defined success criteria giving measurable results that work for your business
  • Transparent project milestones, budget allocation and quality controls
  • Documented compliance adherence
  • Clear ROI through security efficiency gains

Business impact

  • Minimal business disruption deployment methodology
  • Typical reduction in security management overhead
  • Measurable productivity improvements
  • Quantifiable cost savings through optimisation
"The Clear Path Framework transformed our security approach. We went from constantly worrying about our security posture to knowing we're protected – increasing our Secure Score along the way. I can sleep better knowing Cloud9 has our back."
Cloud9, Neil Burman, IT Director
Neil Burman

IT Director

Your next step to Cloud Confidence

Contact our Microsoft Cloud security specialists to discover how the Clear Path framework can transform your security journey from uncertainty to unwavering confidence.