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Microsoft 365 Security Configuration Guide

Conditional access, Defender, and Exchange settings most tenants leave on default.

Move Microsoft 365 beyond its default security settings

A default Microsoft 365 tenant is designed for quick setup, not necessarily for the safeguards an organization needs. Conditional access, mailbox auditing, Defender protections, and mail-flow controls deserve deliberate review.

Focus on the settings that reduce avoidable access and email risk: strong sign-in policies, Safe Links and Safe Attachments, mailbox audit logging, and clear ownership of security exceptions.