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Microsoft 365 Security Baseline 2026

Microsoft 365 is a critical business platform and a frequent target for cyberattacks. This security baseline provides essential controls to protect Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.

1. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

MFA should be mandatory for all users, especially administrators.

2. Implement Conditional Access

Conditional Access helps protect against unauthorized access attempts.

3. Secure Administrator Accounts

4. Secure Exchange Online

5. Protect SharePoint and OneDrive

6. Secure Microsoft Teams

7. Enable Microsoft Defender

8. Enable Audit Logging

Unified Audit Logging should always be enabled.

9. Backup Microsoft 365 Data

Microsoft recommends customers maintain independent backups.

10. Monitor Security Score

Use Microsoft Secure Score to continuously improve your security posture.

Recommended Security Stack

Conclusion

A properly secured Microsoft 365 environment significantly reduces the risk of phishing, ransomware, account compromise, and data leakage. Organizations should continuously review security settings and follow Microsoft's recommended security baselines.

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