Azure Audit for a Government Business Platform

Client:

Government platform for attracting international investments

Industry:

Consulting, Finance

Focus:

Full security audit of Azure infrastructure and verification of cloud configurations

Main challenge:

Identifying vulnerabilities and eliminating cloud “blind spots” after a cyberattack

Market:

International

Services provided:

Azure Security Audit (White-box)

Key Takeaways

ISO/IEC 27001 and GDPR compliance achieved

Infrastructure set up for the website update launch

12 vulnerabilities identified and remediated

Risk level reduced from critical to low

vulnerabilities identified

24h

CVE remediation

4 weeks

project duration

Azure Audit for a Government Business Platform

Mar 5, 2026

15 min

How do you secure a government ecosystem processing investor data after a cyberattack? This case study shows how an Azure security audit and rapid threat remediation within 24 hours protected a leading business platform from major reputational losses.

The client is a government platform with over 15,000 users focused on attracting international investment and simplifying doing business. It offers comprehensive corporate support, including company formation, tax strategy, and compliance management.

The platform processes sensitive client and transaction data, making cybersecurity critically important. If data is compromised, it can lead to financial harm and regulatory consequences.

Tasks and challenges

After an incident when attackers uploaded malware to the server, it was important for the client not only to “patch the holes,” but also to receive a full audit of the Azure environment security.

The Datami team was tasked with analyzing the security system and ensuring infrastructure resilience before the launch of the updated web portal, eliminating the risks of repeated compromise.

Assess active resources for potential security and configuration flaws
Identify and eliminate all “blind spots” to ensure full control over environmental security
Prevent violations of ISO/IEC 27001 and GDPR standards to protect data and reputation

Azure resource audit

Check active services and components for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and unnecessary risks

White-box testing

Thoroughly test the cloud with access to internal settings, policies, and logs

Report and recommendations

Compile a prioritized list of vulnerabilities with remediation recommendations.

Datami methodology for Azure environment assessment

Our approach

In this project, Datami applied the Cloud Security Assessment method: we compiled a full inventory of active Azure resources and evaluated key risk areas - access management, network configuration, data storage, keys, and logging.

We combined automated and manual checks, used CIS Benchmark compliance checks, Azure Security Center capabilities, and the ScoutSuite tool. This helped identify risky settings and resolve critical vulnerabilities in 24 hours.

White-box

An approach with full access to infrastructure for in-depth analysis and accelerated vulnerability detection.

Key stages of work and solutions

During the audit, the Datami team focused on critical nodes: NSG, Key Vault, Container Registry, and Managed Identity.

We identified and eliminated configuration errors in Virtual Machines, domains, and public resources. We implemented Azure Policies and Data Collection Rules, which made it possible to transform the monitoring system (Monitor Dashboard).

Optimization of redundant and underloaded assets significantly reduced the attack surface, and the use of Azure Advisor ensured alignment of the infrastructure with security standards.

Stage 1. Analysis and planning

Defining the scope of work in the Azure environment, analyzing the current state of security, coordinating access, timelines, and testing methods
Stage 2. Testing and remediation

Combined assessment: infrastructure scanning for CVEs and manual configuration audit; remediation of the most critical threats
Stage 3. Results and reporting

Preparation of a detailed report describing vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and recommendations for strengthening security.

Results and recommendations

At the start of the project, the situation was critical: numerous “blind spots” created a high risk of repeated compromise and data leakage. In particular, the following were identified:

misconfigured SSH access,
vulnerable Kubernetes clusters,
incorrect Key Vault configuration,
publicly accessible resources without proper protection.

Following the audit of the business platform, the risk level was reduced from critical to low, and the system’s resilience to cyberattacks significantly increased.

During the process, 12 vulnerabilities were identified: 1 critical, 2 high, 7 medium, and 2 low. The highest-priority threats were addressed within 24 hours.

The client received a reliable foundation for systematic cybersecurity: monitoring was strengthened, and an updated incident tracking mechanism was implemented. Additionally, a plan for regular retesting was developed to ensure timely risk detection and maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 and GDPR requirements.

Key project results

Thanks to cooperation with Datami, the government business platform “recovered” its Azure infrastructure in just 4 weeks, from access configuration to environment hardening and attack surface reduction. This ensured a fully secured perimeter before the updated website went live.

In finance, any “blind spots” are critical - they instantly become entry points for attacks, leading to regulatory fines, financial losses, and reputational damage. This cybersecurity case study proves that a professional audit from Datami identifies hidden threats and helps prevent losses.

Metric

State before audit

Result after the project

Risk level

Critical (risk of compromise)

Low (infrastructure secured)

Critical vulnerabilities

Present (multiple CVEs in AKS)

Fully eliminated within 24 hours

Monitoring system

“Blind spots” and delayed response

Transformed and transparent system

Project timeline

Risk of platform launch disruption

Completed on time (4 weeks)

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