When to choose 365 Security Assessment
Choose us when the Microsoft 365 and Azure evidence trail, 12 frameworks, Crosswalk + Signoff, and 42 reports matter more than broad coverage.
Comparison
365 Security Assessment vs Obsidian Security
Compare Obsidian Security and 365 Security Assessment for Microsoft 365 depth, Azure coverage, compliance evidence, AI governance, and pricing transparency.
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Short answer
This comparison helps Microsoft 365 buyers understand where 365 Security Assessment is deeper, where Obsidian Security may fit, and when running both makes sense.
Who it helpsSecurity, compliance, MSP, and IT leaders.
What you getEvidence-backed Microsoft 365 posture answers.
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| Feature | 365 Security Assessment | Obsidian Security |
|---|---|---|
| M365 rule depth | Deep security checks across 12,000+ tenant signals | Subset of multi-SaaS coverage |
| Azure resource-plane coverage | Full | Limited |
| Compliance frameworks | 12 + Crosswalk + Signoff | Multi-SaaS templates |
| Per-control compliance evidence | Yes | Limited |
| Identity Lifecycle module | Yes | Partial (multi-SaaS focus) |
| App Consent Review / OAuth Surface | Yes | Partial |
| AI Governance Posture | Yes | Not advertised |
| Time to first results | <10 minutes | Hours after multi-SaaS connect |
| Pricing | Public pricing + free trial | Quote only |
When to choose Obsidian Security
Choose Obsidian when broad multi-SaaS behavior analytics is the primary requirement and Microsoft-specific compliance evidence is secondary.
FAQ: can we run both?
Yes. Many teams use broad SaaS or Microsoft-native tools alongside 365 Security Assessment. Keep the broader telemetry where it is strongest; use 365 Security Assessment for Microsoft 365 configuration depth, compliance evidence, audit-ready reporting, and remediation-ready posture workflows.