Question 1

How much does Slava Tarasov charge for Azure security architecture consulting?

Accepted Answer

Slava offers flexible engagement models including hourly consulting, project-based pricing for fixed scope, and monthly retainer options for ongoing support. Contact for detailed pricing information.

Question 2

What time zones does Slava Tarasov work across?

Accepted Answer

Slava works across all major time zones including USA (EST, CST, PST), Europe (GMT, CET), and Australia (AEST, AEDT). Based in Auckland, New Zealand, he provides flexible scheduling for real-time collaboration with teams in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, with proven experience delivering asynchronous remote consulting across global organizations.

Question 3

What Microsoft security expertise does Slava Tarasov have?

Accepted Answer

Slava has 15+ years of hands-on expertise in designing security strategies, implementing Azure security controls, and managing security operations with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender. He provides expert-level knowledge in Azure security architecture, Zero Trust implementation, KQL development, and PowerShell automation.

Question 4

What Azure security services can Slava Tarasov architect and implement?

Accepted Answer

Slava architects and implements Microsoft Sentinel SIEM/SOAR with custom KQL detection rules, Microsoft Defender Suite (Defender for Cloud, Endpoint, Identity, Office 365), Microsoft Entra ID with Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management, Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups, Private Link, Key Vault, and end-to-end security automation using Bicep, PowerShell, and Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines. He provides hands-on implementation, not just architecture documentation.

Question 5

Does Slava Tarasov work with clients in the USA, Europe, and Australia remotely?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Slava provides 100% remote consulting services to clients in the United States, European Union, Australia, and globally. He has extensive experience working across multiple time zones, engaging with C-level executives, translating business requirements into security solutions, and delivering enterprise security architecture for Fortune 500 companies and regulated industries remotely.

Question 6

What industries does Slava Tarasov specialize in?

Accepted Answer

Slava specializes in financial services, healthcare, government agencies, and technology companies, particularly those with strict compliance requirements such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and NZISM. He has proven experience translating regulatory requirements into practical, maintainable technical controls that security teams can operate long-term.

Question 7

What makes Slava Tarasov different from other Azure security architects?

Accepted Answer

Slava provides hands-on implementation and security automation expertise, not just architecture documentation. He specializes in Infrastructure as Code with Bicep and PowerShell, develops custom KQL detection rules for Microsoft Sentinel, engages directly with C-level stakeholders, and ensures knowledge transfer so internal teams can maintain and evolve security solutions independently. His focus is on pragmatic, operationally sustainable security architecture.

Question 8

Can Slava Tarasov help with Microsoft Sentinel KQL query development?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Slava has extensive Kusto Query Language (KQL) expertise for Microsoft Sentinel. He develops custom KQL detection rules, threat hunting queries, security workbooks, and SOAR automation playbooks tailored to specific threat landscapes. He also provides KQL training for security operations teams to ensure they can maintain and expand detection capabilities independently.

Principal Microsoft security architect

What I do

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Management

Microsoft Sentinel SIEM/SOAR

Enterprise PKI Architecture

Zero Trust Implementation

Vulnerability Management Programs

PowerShell & Bicep Automation

System Hardening & Compliance

What you get

Who hires me

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