2025 / Microsoft 365 / M365-SEC-001

Microsoft 365 Security Baseline

Security baseline for Microsoft 365 identity, access, email, device, and collaboration controls.

Purpose

Establish a practical Microsoft 365 security baseline that reduces common identity, email, and collaboration risks.

Customer context

The customer wanted a controlled hardening path without interrupting daily productivity for business users.

Scope

  • Tenant security review
  • Conditional Access and MFA recommendations
  • Exchange Online protection settings
  • SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams control review
  • Defender portal configuration guidance

Delivery approach

Baseline changes were grouped by impact and rollout sequence so administrators could adopt controls in measured stages.

Outcome

The environment moved toward stronger default protections with a clearer operating model for ongoing security review.

Evidence of delivery

Assessment notes, prioritized configuration backlog, and administrator handover materials were prepared.