--- title: "Security - Cloud: M365 Secure Score" description: Cloud Security | M365 Secure Score Report --- [Skip to content](https://support.block64.com/cloud-security-m365-secure-score-report#main-content) [Customer Portal](https://customerportal.block64.com/tickets-view?hsLang=en) [![Logo - dark](https://support.block64.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20-%20dark.png?width=350&height=86&name=Logo%20-%20dark.png)](https://support.block64.com/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://support.block64.com/) - [Insights Portal](https://insights.block64.com/login) - Platform Show submenu for Platform - [Block 64](https://www.block64.com/) - [Why Block 64?](https://www.block64.com/#:~:text=What%20makes%2CBlock%2064%20different) - Solutions Show submenu for Solutions - [Unified Visibility](https://www.block64.com/solutions/unified-visibility) - [Cost Optimization](https://www.block64.com/solutions/cost-optimization) - [Proactive Security](https://www.block64.com/solutions/proactive-security) - [Compliance](https://www.block64.com/solutions/continuous-compliance) - Learn Show submenu for Learn - [Quick Start Guides](https://support.block64.com/getting-started) - [Integrations](https://support.block64.com/documentation#integrations) - [Blog](https://www.block64.com/blog) - Support Show submenu for Support - [Trust Center](https://trust.block64.com/) - [Service Health](https://status.block64.com/) - [Partners](https://www.block64.com/partners) - [Contact Us](https://www.block64.com/contact) - [Pricing](https://www.block64.com/pricing) - [Get Started Free](https://www.block64.com/free-trial) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://support.block64.com/) - [Insights Portal](https://insights.block64.com/login) - Platform Show submenu for Platform - [Block 64](https://www.block64.com/) - [Why Block 64?](https://www.block64.com/#:~:text=What%20makes%2CBlock%2064%20different) - Solutions Show submenu for Solutions - [Unified Visibility](https://www.block64.com/solutions/unified-visibility) - [Cost Optimization](https://www.block64.com/solutions/cost-optimization) - [Proactive Security](https://www.block64.com/solutions/proactive-security) - [Compliance](https://www.block64.com/solutions/continuous-compliance) - Learn Show submenu for Learn - [Quick Start Guides](https://support.block64.com/getting-started) - [Integrations](https://support.block64.com/documentation#integrations) - [Blog](https://www.block64.com/blog) - Support Show submenu for Support - [Trust Center](https://trust.block64.com/) - [Service Health](https://status.block64.com/) - [Partners](https://www.block64.com/partners) - [Contact Us](https://www.block64.com/contact) - [Pricing](https://www.block64.com/pricing) - [Get Started Free](https://www.block64.com/free-trial) - - [Customer Portal](https://customerportal.block64.com/tickets-view) - [Submit a Support Request](https://support.block64.com/kb-tickets/new) [Submit a Support Request](https://support.block64.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) How can we assist you today? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Block 64 Support Center](https://support.block64.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Insights Reports](https://support.block64.com/insights-reports?hsLang=en) 3. [Security](https://support.block64.com/insights-reports?hsLang=en#security) # Security - Cloud: M365 Secure Score ## Insights - M365 Secure Score Report #### **Overview** The **M365 Secure Score** report provides a detailed assessment of an organization’s Microsoft 365 security posture. It helps IT security teams evaluate current configurations, monitor progress over time, and implement best practices to strengthen defenses against cyber threats. Maintaining a strong security posture is critical to protecting sensitive data, preventing unauthorized access, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This report allows organizations to: - Evaluate their current Microsoft Secure Score and identify improvement areas. - Track security performance trends over time. - Prioritize and implement Microsoft-recommended security controls. - Strengthen compliance with frameworks such as **NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS**. #### **Details of the Report** The **M365 Secure Score** report consolidates Microsoft 365 security insights into categories, highlighting where organizations are secure and where improvements are needed. This report can be found in the following path:  *Reports \> Security \> Cloud Security \> M365 Secure Scores*  **Key Metrics**  The report includes the following components: - - **Current Score** – The overall secure score compared to the maximum possible score, displayed as both a number and percentage. ![](https://support.block64.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-28-2025-07-35-10-0187-PM.png?width=214&height=261&name=image-png-Aug-28-2025-07-35-10-0187-PM.png) - **Total Secure Score by Category** – Breakdown of scores across major areas: - **Identity** – MFA adoption, conditional access, privileged account protection. - **Apps** – Security policies for Microsoft 365 applications. - **Data** – Encryption, retention, classification, and information protection. - **Devices** – Endpoint security and compliance enforcement. Each category shows **Current Score** (blue) vs. **Remaining Score** (red). ![](https://support.block64.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-09-2025-06-50-41-9202-PM.png?width=670&height=298&name=image-png-Oct-09-2025-06-50-41-9202-PM.png) - **Score Over Time** – Trend graph showing score improvements or regressions over a 30-day window. ![](https://support.block64.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-28-2025-07-37-53-7214-PM.png?width=670&height=211&name=image-png-Aug-28-2025-07-37-53-7214-PM.png) #### **What Can Be Found in the Report** The detailed section provides a **Controls Table** with the following columns: - **Control Name** – The specific Microsoft 365 security control (e.g., admin consent workflow, banned passwords, MFA policies). - **Current Score** – The score currently achieved for that control. - **Max Score** – The maximum score possible if the control is fully implemented. - **Completed** – Indicates whether the control has been completed. - **Recommendation** – Suggested actions to improve security configuration. ![](https://support.block64.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-28-2025-07-36-40-6730-PM.png?width=670&height=442&name=image-png-Aug-28-2025-07-36-40-6730-PM.png) > Additional features include: > > - **Filters and Column controls** to refine and customize results. > - **CSV Export** for reporting and further analysis. #### **How This Report Can Help Your Business** By leveraging the **M365 Secure Score** report, organizations can: - Enhance cybersecurity by identifying and addressing configuration gaps. - Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory frameworks. - Monitor progress and track the impact of security improvements over time. - Improve risk management by focusing on high-priority, high-impact controls. The data in the **M365 Secure Score** report is collected through **Block 64 tools** in combination with the **Microsoft 365 Secure Score API**. This requires access through a Microsoft Global Admin account, ensuring real-time visibility into the organization’s security configuration and risk exposure. 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