What Is Microsoft Secure Score and Why Should You Use It

If you’re looking for the key to enhancing your organization’s Microsoft 365 security posture, Microsoft Secure Score should be at the top of your list. This powerful dashboard not only provides an overview of your current security standing but also gives actionable recommendations to improve it. In this post, we’ll explore:

 

• The fundamentals of Microsoft Secure Score
• Why it’s crucial for safeguarding your Microsoft 365 environment
• How to take your first steps toward better security with edgefi

 

After finishing here, don’t miss our Top 5 Microsoft Secure Score Recommendations to implement easy, high-impact changes quickly.

 

What is the Microsoft Secure Score?

Microsoft Secure Score is an analytics tool that measures your organization’s security posture by evaluating how well you follow recommended security practices. It aggregates data from services like Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and other Microsoft 365 products to assign you a numerical “score.” A higher score indicates closer alignment to Microsoft’s recommended best practices.

 

Key Benefits of the Microsoft Secure Score

1. Centralized Visibility: Gain insight into your entire Microsoft 365 environment from a single, intuitive dashboard.
2. Prioritized Recommendations: Access actionable steps sorted by potential impact on your security posture.
3. Ongoing Monitoring: Continuously track improvements, as changes affect your overall security score in real time.
4. Integration with Industry Frameworks: Align easily with standards like NIST CSF or CIS Controls—detailed in our third blog post on aligning Secure Score with industry standards.

 

Why You Need the Microsoft Secure Score

• Holistic Protection: Secure Score covers everything from identity protection to device management, offering a comprehensive overview.
• Action-Oriented: Removes guesswork with specific configuration adjustments.
• Supports Zero Trust: Adopts a Zero Trust approach by focusing heavily on identity, access, and threat protection.

 

First Steps to Use the Microsoft Secure Score

1. Access the Dashboard: Go to the Microsoft 365 Defender portal and select Secure Score from the left navigation.
2. Review Recommendations: Understand which security controls are lacking, and prioritize them based on your organization’s risk tolerance.
3. Plan Your Improvements: Create a phased plan—tackle “quick wins” first, then address more complex measures.
4. Leverage edgefi: We can help automate and optimize recommendations for maximum security impact with minimal effort.

 

Microsoft Secure Score is a powerful ally in your security journey. Check out our other blogs for insights on supercharging your Secure Score strategy.