SecurityNovember 15, 2024 · 7 min read

Essential Microsoft 365 Security Settings Every Business Needs

Microsoft 365 comes with powerful security features, but many are disabled by default. Here are the critical settings every business should configure immediately.

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Essential Microsoft 365 Security Settings Every Business Needs

Table of Contents

1. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

2. Configure Security Defaults or Conditional Access

3. Set Up Email Authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)

4. Enable Unified Audit Logging

5. Configure Safe Attachments and Safe Links

6. Set Up Alerts for Suspicious Activity

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Essential Microsoft 365 Security Settings Every Business Needs

Table of Contents

1. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

2. Configure Security Defaults or Conditional Access

3. Set Up Email Authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)

4. Enable Unified Audit Logging

5. Configure Safe Attachments and Safe Links

6. Set Up Alerts for Suspicious Activity

7. Review and Restrict External Sharing

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