Microsoft Solutions Partner
Microsoft Secure Score Consulting Services
Star Knowledge assesses your Microsoft Secure Score, prioritises the highest-risk recommendations, and implements improvements across identity, email, endpoints, data, and cloud — with rollout validation and before/after reporting for leadership.
Microsoft Secure Score improvement across identity, email, endpoints, and data — measurable M365 security hardening without disrupting operations.
Years
Specialists
Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security
Secure Score for Identity, Email, Endpoints &Data
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Turn Secure Score Into a Real Security Roadmap
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Secure Score is low and you need a starting point?
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Too many recommendations and no clear priority?
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Cyber insurance or audit needs proof of security posture?
Board wants measurable Microsoft 365 security improvement?
Star Knowledge prioritises the Secure Score actions that reduce the most risk, implements them safely, and proves the security posture improvement.
What We Do
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Assessed and prioritised, not just listed
We assess each recommendation against your environment, then prioritise by impact, risk, and effort.
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Implemented, not just reported
We configure identity, email, endpoint, and data controls across Microsoft 365 — not just report on gaps.
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Implemented with staged rollout and validation
Every change is tested with pilots, staged rollout, and business continuity checks.
Quick wins first
We start with low-risk Secure Score quick wins, then phase in planned hardening.
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Measurable and board-reportable
We raise the Secure Score and package before/after results for boards, auditors, and insurers.
Our Services & Capabilities
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Identity (Entra ID)
Conditional access, MFA, PIM, sign-in risk, password protection, and access reviews.
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Email & Collaboration (Exchange / Defender for Office 365)
Anti-phishing, Safe Links, Safe Attachments, DKIM/DMARC, sharing controls, and mail flow rules.
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Endpoints (Defender for Endpoint)
EDR, ASR rules, device compliance, vulnerability management, and endpoint DLP.
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Data (Purview)
Sensitivity labels, DLP, retention, and information protection.
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Apps (Defender for Cloud Apps)
Shadow IT discovery, app governance, session controls, and OAuth app management.
"Where Is Your Secure Score?"
| Your situation | What we deliver | Typical outcome |
|---|---|---|
“Don’t know our Secure Score” | Baseline assessment + roadmap | Score visible, roadmap built |
“Score is below 40%” | Quick-win sprint + foundation hardening | Score to 60%+ in first engagement |
“Score is 40–60%, stuck” | Prioritised improvement programme | Score to 75%+ with structured approach |
“Score is 60–80%, need to go higher” | Advanced hardening (PIM, DLP, ASR) | Score to 85%+ |
“Cyber insurer wants a higher score” | Targeted improvement to meet requirements | Insurance-ready posture |
“Board wants a security KPI” | Score improvement + reporting dashboard | Board-reportable security metric |
“New recommendations keep appearing” | Ongoing score management | Continuous improvement |
“Paying for E5 but not using security” | E5 security feature activation | Score jumps — features already licensed |
The estimator above sizes your improvement programme; a free assessment reveals your actual score and the fastest path to improve it.
Technology Stack and Secure Score Coverage
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Secure Score Baseline Assessment
We assess your current Secure Score, review every recommendation, and identify quick wins vs long-term improvements — prioritised by impact, effort, and risk.
- Current score analysis
- Recommendation review
- Prioritised roadmap
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Quick-Win Implementation
We implement the recommendations that deliver the biggest score improvement with the least effort and disruption — visible progress in the first sprint.
- High-impact, low-effort
- Fast score lift
- First-sprint results
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Identity Hardening
We implement identity recommendations: conditional access, MFA enforcement, PIM, sign-in risk, password protection, and access reviews.
- Conditional access
- MFA
- PIM
- Sign-in risk policies
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Email & Collaboration Hardening
We configure anti-phishing, Safe Links/Attachments, DKIM/DMARC, external sharing controls, and mail flow security.
- Anti-phishing
- Safe Links
- DMARC
- External sharing controls
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Endpoint Hardening
We deploy or tune Defender for Endpoint: EDR, ASR rules, device compliance, vulnerability management, and endpoint DLP.
- EDR
- ASR rules
- Device compliance
- Vulnerability mgmt
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Data Protection & Purview
We configure sensitivity labels, DLP policies, and retention — protecting data and closing Secure Score gaps in the data category.
- Sensitivity labels
- DLP
- Retention
- Information protection
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Ongoing Score Management
We provide ongoing Secure Score monitoring — new recommendations triaged, implemented, and reported as Microsoft adds them.
- Ongoing monitoring
- New recommendation triage ·
- Quarterly reviews
Our Secure Score Improvement Methodology
Implementation prerequisites: Microsoft 365 tenant access, Security Reader or equivalent assessment permissions, agreed change windows, a pilot user group, current licence inventory, and internal owners for identity, endpoint, email, and data protection decisions.
Free Secure Score assessment
We review your current Secure Score, identify the highest-impact recommendations, and show you the roadmap. No cost, no obligation.
Prioritisation & roadmap
We categorise every recommendation: quick win (implement now), planned (schedule with testing), deferred (requires planning), or not applicable — and build the phased roadmap.
Quick-win sprint
We implement the quick wins: high-impact, low-risk recommendations that move the score visibly in the first 1–2 weeks.
Planned hardening sprints
We implement the planned recommendations in sprints — identity, email, endpoints, data — with pilot testing and staged rollouts.
Validation & reporting
Production readiness: Document every configuration change, test with pilot users, define rollback steps, monitor sign-in, mail flow, endpoint, and DLP impact, and validate that policies work as intended before full rollout.
We validate every change, confirm no business disruption, and produce a before-and-after Secure Score report for your board or auditors.
Ongoing management (optional)
We monitor your Secure Score, triage new recommendations as Microsoft adds them, and implement improvements quarterly.
It starts with a free Secure Score assessment. No obligation.
Why Star Knowledge
| Criteria | Star Knowledge | Security Audit Firm | In-House IT |
|---|---|---|---|
Approach | Implement, not just report | Report only | Ad-hoc |
Secure Score depth | All 5 categories | Partial | Identity-focused |
Quick wins first | Yes — fast, visible progress | Not action-oriented | Slow |
Pilot testing | Every change staged and tested | N/A | Risky |
Board reporting | Before/after, dashboard-ready | PDF report | Informal |
Ongoing management | Available | One-off | Capacity-limited |
M365 expertise | Microsoft 365 implementation-led Secure Score improvement | Security generalist | IT generalist |
Track record | Measurable score improvements | Audit-focused | First-time |
Case Studies
Financial services firm, 300+ users, M365 E5.
Secure Score at 35% — cyber insurer flagged it and compliance audit was approaching.
Baseline assessment, quick-win sprint (conditional access, MFA, anti-phishing), then planned hardening (PIM, DLP, ASR). 8-week programme.
Professional services firm, 200+ users, M365 E5 (security unused).
Paying for E5 for two years but Secure Score was 42% — most security features weren’t configured.
Activated and configured all E5 security features across identity, email, and endpoints using the Secure Score roadmap.
Healthcare provider, 500+ users, HIPAA requirements.
Secure Score improved once but drifted down as new recommendations appeared and nobody maintained it.
Established ongoing quarterly Secure Score management — triage, implement, and report on new recommendations.
Industries We Serve
Financial Services
Cyber insurance and regulatory compliance
Healthcare
HIPAA-aligned security hardening
Professional Services
Board-reportable security posture
Technology & SaaS
Product and corporate security improvement
Manufacturing
Multi-site security baseline
Retail
PCI-adjacent security hardening
Legal
Client data protection and compliance
Government
Security framework alignment
From a focused quick-win sprint to an enterprise-wide security hardening programme with ongoing management.
Insights
Secure Score Is the Security KPI Your Board Wants (2026)
In 2026, Microsoft Secure Score is a useful security posture metric for Microsoft 365 organisations. Cyber insurers may ask for it. Auditors may reference it. Boards often want a number they can track. Because Microsoft adds and changes recommendations over time, the score needs ongoing review rather than a one-time cleanup.
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Cyber insurers are watching — a growing number of cyber insurance providers use Secure Score (or equivalent) to assess risk and set premiums
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Is Secure Score a meaningful measure of security?
It’s a meaningful measure of Microsoft 365 security configuration, especially across identity, email, endpoints, data, and apps. A high Secure Score does not guarantee breach prevention, and it should not replace risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, or compliance controls. But a low score reliably highlights Microsoft 365 configuration gaps that should be prioritised and fixed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Secure Score consulting?
We assess your Secure Score, prioritise recommendations by impact and risk, implement fixes across identity, email, endpoints, and data, then report measurable improvement.
What does Secure Score cover?
Secure Score covers Identity (Entra ID), Email & Collaboration, Endpoints, Data (Purview), and Apps — including MFA, Safe Links, EDR, DLP, labels, and app governance.
Will implementing recommendations break anything?
No. We test with pilot groups, stage rollouts, monitor impact, and roll back if needed. Quick wins go first; complex changes are phased.
How fast can you improve our score?
Quick wins can improve Secure Score in 1–2 weeks. Full programmes typically run 6–10 weeks, depending on score, licence tier, and complexity.
Do we need M365 E5 for a good Secure Score?
E5 has the most controls, but E3 and Business Premium can still support strong posture. Low E5 scores often mean paid security features are unused.
How much does Secure Score consulting cost?
Cost depends on current score, target score, licence tier, effort, rollout risk, and Secure Score categories in scope. Use $400–$600/day for planning; the free assessment confirms the roadmap and estimate.
Can you help us meet cyber insurance requirements?
Yes. We map cyber insurance requirements to Secure Score recommendations and implement the controls needed to support evidence-ready posture.
What about ongoing management — our score keeps dropping?
Microsoft adds recommendations over time, so scores drift without upkeep. We provide quarterly triage, implementation, and updated Secure Score reporting.
Book My Free Secure Score Assessment
Tell us the task you have in mind. We’ll assess whether an agent suits it, at what autonomy level, and what the first step should be.
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