{"id":13675,"date":"2025-05-21T12:05:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T00:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kinetics.co.nz\/?p=13675"},"modified":"2025-05-21T12:05:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T00:05:41","slug":"webinar-replay-enhancing-your-security-posture-with-microsoft-secure-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.kinetics.co.nz\/?p=13675","title":{"rendered":"Webinar Replay -Enhancing Your Security Posture with Microsoft Secure Score"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2><span>This webinar replay covers the essentials of<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span>Microsoft Secure Score.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Secure Score is a powerful tool designed to help businesses assess and improve their security across Microsoft 365 workloads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We will\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>explore what Microsoft Secure Score is, why it is crucial for your organisation, and how to access it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>unpack practical steps to enhance your score<\/span><\/li>\n<li>understand how to use Secure Score to keep lifting your security posture <span>and protecting your workplace against evolving cyber threats<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/D5KXNrZRQ1E&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div>\n<h4><strong>Key Topics:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div><strong>Introduction:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Scott introduced the webinar on enhancing security posture with Microsoft Secure Score and mentioned that Bill Lumen, the CTO, would be presenting.<span>\u00a0<\/span><span><button class=\"responseTimestampButton-457\" id=\"2e638591-ae78-4e39-8f30-1d85339eb8fa-2-timestamp-0\" title=\"Go to reference\">6:37<\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong>Secure Score Overview:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Bill explained the concept of Secure Score, its calculation, and how to find it in Microsoft 365 tenancy. He also mentioned that special rights are required to view the score.<span>\u00a0<\/span><span><button class=\"responseTimestampButton-457\" id=\"2e638591-ae78-4e39-8f30-1d85339eb8fa-3-timestamp-0\" title=\"Go to reference\">7:40<\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong>Improving Secure Score:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Bill discussed ways to improve Secure Score, including configuration of security features, completing tasks, and using non-Microsoft solutions. He emphasized that the score is not static and can change based on various factors.<span>\u00a0<\/span><span><button class=\"responseTimestampButton-457\" id=\"2e638591-ae78-4e39-8f30-1d85339eb8fa-4-timestamp-0\" title=\"Go to reference\">10:10<\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong>Secure Score Dashboard:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Bill showed the Secure Score dashboard, highlighting the comparison with similar organizations, actionable insights, and recommendations for improvement.<span>\u00a0<\/span><span><button class=\"responseTimestampButton-457\" id=\"2e638591-ae78-4e39-8f30-1d85339eb8fa-5-timestamp-0\" title=\"Go to reference\">15:06<\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong>External Influences:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Bill mentioned that organizations and insurers are increasingly asking for Secure Score as a measure of security stance. He also noted that it is a good measure for internal IT teams to track progress.<span>\u00a0<\/span><span><button class=\"responseTimestampButton-457\" id=\"2e638591-ae78-4e39-8f30-1d85339eb8fa-6-timestamp-0\" title=\"Go to reference\">19:17<\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong>Security Posture Report:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Bill introduced the Security Posture Report, which takes 99 key measures related to Secure Score and international standards. He explained that the report is available in the client portal and can help identify areas for improvement.<span>\u00a0<\/span><span><button class=\"responseTimestampButton-457\" id=\"2e638591-ae78-4e39-8f30-1d85339eb8fa-7-timestamp-0\" title=\"Go to reference\">23:12<\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong>SMB 1001 Framework:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Bill discussed the SMB 1001 framework, which is gaining traction in Australia and offers certification for small and medium enterprises. 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