Azure Cost & Security Review for Dynamics 365
AZURE SOLUTIONS FOR DYNAMICS 365
We help Australian organisations understand and optimise their Azure subscription with a complete audit.
Running Dynamics 365 on Azure gives your business a secure, scalable platform, but without regular reviews, costs can creep up and security gaps can appear. Our Azure Cost & Security Review provides Australian organisations with a clear audit of their subscription, focusing on cost trends, deployed resources, and security posture.
Receive a detailed report with actionable recommendations to reduce spend, strengthen access controls, and improve governance, all in the context of your Dynamics 365 workloads.
Common challenges we see
IT managers often face the same frustrations when managing Azure subscriptions that support Dynamics 365.
A quick one-off Power BI report won’t solve these issues. You need a structured audit that shows you exactly what’s happening across cost, security, and governance, and guidance on what to do next.
Unexpected cost spikes with little visibility into which workloads are driving them
Over-provisioned or idle resources left running across environments
Poorly managed permissions with too many users holding elevated access
Security blind spots, such as Defender for Cloud not enabled or storage accounts exposed
Fragmented governance, with resources spread across regions and no consistent tagging or policies
What you get from an Azure cost & security review
Subscription Cost Analysis
We break down your Azure spend by service, workload, and trend, giving you clarity on where money is being consumed. Our report highlights opportunities for right-sizing resources, applying reservations or cost plans, and reducing unnecessary spend tied to your Dynamics 365 environments.
Resource & Configuration Optimisation
We review deployed resources across your subscription, identifying redundant services, outdated tiers, or misconfigurations. You’ll get clear recommendations to align resources with actual usage and business priorities.
Security & Access Review
Our consultants assess user roles and permissions against a least-privilege model. We identify unused accounts, excessive admin rights, and gaps in identity governance. We also review Microsoft Defender for Cloud configuration and other security services to ensure your environment is resilient.
Clear Reporting & Actionable Recommendations
You’ll receive a structured audit report with tables, graphs, and prioritised actions. Each recommendation includes context on impact, from estimated cost savings to risk reduction measures, so you can act with confidence.
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FAQs about Azure costs & security when it comes to Dynamics 365
Why did my Azure bill spike this month?
Cost spikes are usually tied to unmonitored resources (like over-sized compute, chatty integrations, or diagnostic logs with long retention). Without a clear breakdown by workload, it’s hard to know where the money went. Our Azure subscription audit analyses cost trends and highlights exactly which services are driving spend.
What are the best practices for controlling Azure Logic Apps costs?
Logic Apps can become expensive if they’re constantly polling or retrying failed runs. Best practice is to use event-driven triggers, batching, and monitoring. In our Azure cost review service, we often identify misconfigured Logic Apps linked to Dynamics 365 that inflate costs unnecessarily.
How much does Dataverse to Azure Data Lake really cost?
Exporting Dynamics 365 data into Azure Data Lake can be efficient, but costs depend on pipeline design, storage tier, and retention. Poorly configured exports can generate ongoing costs that outpace value. As part of our Azure cost audit, we assess these pipelines and suggest optimisations.
How can I monitor Dynamics 365 API usage and throttling?
Excessive API calls from integrations can trigger throttling or drive up Logic App costs. Monitoring requires visibility into call volumes, retries, and error handling. Our reviews include an integration efficiency check to reduce unnecessary chatter between Dynamics 365 and Azure services.
We have too many Azure subscription Owners, how do we fix RBAC?
Over-assigned roles are a common risk. The principle is least-privilege access with just-in-time elevation for admins. In our Azure security review service, we analyse current RBAC assignments and recommend clean-up steps, including use of Entra ID Privileged Identity Management.
Which Defender for Cloud recommendations should I prioritise?
Defender often surfaces dozens of suggestions, but not all are equally critical. We help prioritise based on impact and risk reduction, so you know which actions protect your Dynamics 365 workloads most effectively.
How do we reduce Log Analytics costs without losing security data?
Excessive log retention and “log everything” approaches can blow out costs. The fix is tiered retention policies and filtering unnecessary logs. Our Azure spend audit provides a retention strategy that balances compliance with cost control.
Why Choose Walkerscott
Microsoft Solutions Partner with deep expertise in Azure and Dynamics 365 deployments
Proven track record delivering cost optimisation and security reviews for medium-to-enterprise organisations in Australia
Consultants who understand both technical best practices and business outcomes
A practical, results-focused approach, we don’t just flag issues, we tell you how to fix them