Does Microsoft Secure Score Tell the Whole Story?

April 2, 2025 at 2PM EST

Microsoft’s Secure Score is often touted as a key metric for security posture—but how much does it really tell you? And how does your licensing impact your ability to improve it?

Join us for a deep dive into Basic vs. Premium Microsoft 365 licenses and learn how to make Secure Score work for you—regardless of your license tier. We’ll show you how to navigate Secure Score’s recommendations, override irrelevant ones, and leverage hidden security capabilities even in basic licensing.

We’ll break down:

• What Secure Score measures (and what it doesn’t)—and how to interpret it correctly
• How security features differ across Microsoft 365 licensing tiers
• How to override Secure Score recommendations to reflect your real security posture
• Surprising security features available in basic licensing that you might not be using
• Practical steps to strengthen security—without jumping to a premium license

Whether you’re an MSP optimizing security for clients or an IT pro looking to maximize value, this session will provide actionable insights to go beyond Secure Score and implement real security improvements.