Describe the use of Microsoft Secure Score

In Chapter 9, Describing Security Management and Capabilities of Azure, there was a section that described Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM). In Azure, this is accomplished using Microsoft Defender for Cloud. For Microsoft 365 resources, the same can be accomplished within the Microsoft 365 Defender portal. As Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides a secure score for Azure AD and Azure resources, Microsoft 365 Defender provides Secure Score for Azure AD and Microsoft 365 resources, including identity, devices, and applications. Figure 12.6 shows the Secure Score tile:

Figure 12.6 – Microsoft 365 Defender Secure Score

Microsoft 365 Defender Secure Score is made up of the following areas to manage your security posture:

• Secure Score is the adapted score based on best practices and controls in place for Identity, Devices, and Applications. Figure 12.6 shows an example of the Secure Score.
• Improvement...