Boost Your Security for Free: Microsoft Secure Score

Did you know? Microsoft Secure Score is a FREE built-in security analytics tool that could save your business thousands in potential breach costs. Here's your guide to this powerful but often overlooked security tool:

Three Critical Areas to Monitor:

1. Identity and Access Management (Current Impact: 30% of your score)

   1. Enable MFA for all users (completely free!)

   2. Review admin accounts monthly

   3. Set up risk-based sign-in policies Pro tip: Enabling MFA alone can block 99.9% of account compromise attacks Learn more: Microsoft Secure Score Identity Controls

      
      

2. Device Security Status (Current Impact: 25% of your score)

   1. Check endpoint protection status

   2. Monitor device health scores

   3. Review devices without antimalware Quick win: Enable automatic updates on all devices Learn more: Assess Your Security Posture

      
      

3. Data Protection Controls (Current Impact: 25% of your score)

   1. Enable SharePoint encryption

   2. Review Teams external access

   3. Set up basic DLP policies Bonus tip: Start with protecting financial and customer data first Learn more: Security Metrics and Trends

Why This Matters:

Your Microsoft Secure Score is like a free security audit tool that runs 24/7. While many businesses pay thousands for security assessments, you have this powerful tool at your fingertips at no additional cost with your Microsoft 365 subscription.

Action Items This Week:

1. Access your Secure Score: Security.Microsoft.com > Secure Score

2. Screenshot your current score (this is your baseline)

3. Pick ONE improvement action from each category above

4. Schedule 15 minutes next week to check your progress

Remember: Every point increase in your Secure Score represents a real improvement in your security posture. Start small, but start today!

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