Microsoft Defender’s Secure Score is a valuable tool that provides a holistic assessment of your organization’s security posture. Defender reviews your tenant and is able to recommend actions in a user-friendly dashboard. By understanding the various factors that contribute to your Secure Score, you can improve your organization’s overall security.  

Key Security Areas: 

The Secure Score evaluates your organization’s performance across several critical security areas, including: 

• Identity and Access Management: This includes policies related to multi-factor authentication, password management, and privileged access management. 

• Device Management: This area assesses your organization’s practices for managing devices and ensuring their security. 

• Application Control: This covers policies related to application whitelisting and control. 

• Data Protection: This includes data loss prevention measures and encryption practices. 

• Threat Protection: This evaluates your organization’s ability to detect and respond to threats, such as phishing attacks and malware. 

Improving Your Secure Score: 

Microsoft Defender offers multiple recommendations to help increase your Secure Score. These recommendations come in a user-friendly dashboard with clear directions on how to implement each suggestion. Some suggestions may not apply or be best for your company, so it is important to review each recommendation to assess its relative value. By implementing recommended security measures and focusing on key improvement areas, you can significantly improve your Secure Score and strengthen your organization’s overall security posture. 

Remember: The Secure Score is a dynamic metric that reflects your ongoing security efforts. Continuously monitor your score and take proactive steps to address any identified vulnerabilities. 

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