What is Microsoft Secure Score?
Microsoft Secure Score is a tool in Microsoft 365 that measures and helps improve an organization's security.
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It assigns a score based on implemented security controls across services like Entra ID, Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint.
The score ranges from 0 to 100 (or higher if additional services are integrated), with a higher score indicating stronger security practices.
The Secure Score dashboard
The Secure Score dashboard suggests actions you can take to boost security, like enabling MFA, reviewing permissions, or setting up data loss prevention. Each of these recommendations has a weighted impact on the score.
What is a good Microsoft secure score?
- Above 80%: An excellent score, showing strong security with most recommended protections in place.
- 60%-80%: A solid security posture with good defenses.
- 40%-60%: A moderate score, indicating decent protections but also clear areas for improvement.
- Below 40%: A low score, signaling major security gaps. Immediate action is needed to address critical vulnerabilities.
