The Security and Optimization Advisor Program is a Microsoft-funded service that provides network infrastructure security assessments and performance optimization recommendations. The program conducts 1-3 day assessments of customer environments to identify security vulnerabilities, evaluate server utilization, and provide recommendations for performance enhancements. The service uses automated, non-intrusive tools to collect data on infrastructure security, performance, and resource utilization without disrupting operations. The assessment covers application, database, and virtualization risks with remediation recommendations, as well as server and database standardization and support status. The program delivers a comprehensive report with recommendations for cost reduction, security enhancement, and performance optimization. It addresses resource consumption analysis, consolidation opportunities including core and RAM reduction, instance pooling, and options for re-engineering, re-platforming, and modernization. The engagement follows a three-phase process: discovery and scoping to understand the environment and goals, automated assessment using data collection tools, and delivery of insights through a detailed report. The program is designed for organizations looking to enhance security posture, improve infrastructure performance, and prepare for potential cloud adoption or optimize existing on-premises and hybrid environments.