A higher Secure Score should reduce risk, not create user frustration.

Smart Secure Score Improvements

High-Impact, Low-Disruption Actions

• Enable MFA (with Conditional Access)
• Block legacy authentication
• Enforce security defaults or baseline CA policies
• Enable audit logging and alerts

Avoid These Mistakes

• Blanket blocking without exclusions
• Enforcing device compliance overnight
• Ignoring business workflows

Balanced Security Approach

Security must be:

• Risk-based
• Phased
• User-aware

My365Expert Tip: Secure Score is a guidance tool, not a compliance checklist.