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Read the guide →What is Microsoft Secure Score Optimisation?
With cybercriminals using sophisticated AI attacks to get around traditional defences, businesses need their Microsoft 365 security settings to be up to date. Microsoft Secure Score is a built-in assessment tool that measures your security posture and recommends what to fix.
Secure365 Secure Score Optimisation helps businesses evaluate, improve and maintain their Microsoft 365 security settings, so gaps are found and closed proactively.
- Analyses Microsoft 365 security risks and vulnerabilities
- Applies security best practice to improve your Secure Score
- Supports compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001 and Microsoft security standards
The risk
Without Secure Score optimisation, businesses risk:
- Unprotected email accounts and weak authentication policies
- Misconfigurations that expose data to cyber threats
- Falling behind on Microsoft 365 compliance and best practice
How Microsoft Secure Score Optimisation works
Secure365 follows a step-by-step process to improve Microsoft 365 security settings and remove vulnerabilities.
- 1
Comprehensive security assessment
What it does- Reviews Microsoft 365 in detail to find configuration gaps and vulnerabilities.
- Assesses your current Secure Score and highlights where to improve.
- 2
Identifying security gaps
What it does- Finds missing multi-factor authentication, weak access policies and email security issues.
- Presents clear findings to strengthen your overall security posture.
- 3
Identity & access management
What it does- Assesses how effective your password and access controls are.
- Pinpoints high-risk sign-in behaviour so only trusted users reach sensitive data.
- 4
Ongoing monitoring & maintenance
What it does- Reviews your Secure Score continuously to keep standards high.
- Delivers proactive updates to keep Microsoft 365 secure and compliant.
Key benefits
A higher Secure Score gives you better visibility of security risks and the chance to prevent attacks before they happen.
Stronger Microsoft 365 security postureRaises your Secure Score and strengthens your defences.
Compliance readinessMeets GDPR, ISO 27001 and POPIA security requirements.
Protection against AI-powered threatsStops cybercriminals exploiting security gaps.
Microsoft best practiceAligns your business with Microsoft’s recommended security guidelines.
“With an ever-changing IT ecosystem, you need to balance innovation with stability. Solid Systems fills a much-needed role in our organisation to ensure we are up to date with the latest technology, while still ensuring our systems are reliable and consistent.”
Who needs Microsoft Secure Score Optimisation?
- Businesses using Microsoft 365 for email, collaboration and data storage
- Organisations that must meet data protection compliance standards
- Companies with remote workforces that need stronger security settings
Every business should keep a high Secure Score to reduce cyber risk in Microsoft 365.
Your path to protection
- 17 daysCyber Security AssessmentAn expert-led assessment of your Microsoft 365 environment and security strategy, benchmarked against security frameworks.
- 23 daysSecurity Improvement PlanA tailored plan to strengthen your Microsoft 365 security by addressing weaknesses and underused features, with clear, practical steps that meet industry standards.
- 3OngoingImplementationCertified Microsoft IT pros implement your security plan to keep your environment secure, with the option of 24/7 incident response.
Steps 1 and 2 cost nothing. You only commit once you’ve seen the plan.
Written byThe Secure365 team
Certified Microsoft IT pros at Solid Systems who design, run and monitor Secure365 for businesses in the UK and South Africa.