Improve Your Microsoft Secure Score By 30 Points Or More With VirtuWorks

You don’t need to guess how secure your business is, Microsoft Secure Score gives you a clear, measurable benchmark to evaluate your cybersecurity posture. As a managed IT services provider specializing in cybersecurity, VirtuWorks helps small and mid-size businesses improve their Microsoft Secure Score by 30 points or more, ensuring a stronger, more resilient defense against cyber threats.

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Are you trying to improve the cyber defenses of your organization but are lacking clarity on what is “enough cybersecurity”. The truth is that it’s a sliding scale that depends on your company’s risk profile and who you ask about where to draw the line.

A good starting point is to index your cybersecurity efforts against the Microsoft Secure Score benchmark. This easy-to-understand numeric score leverages your existing Microsoft 365 security tools to detect vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and gaps in your organization’s security posture — from endpoint security to identity management.

The Microsoft Secure Score benchmark is a fantastic baseline to index your cybersecurity performance against. Once you have brought your organization’s secure score up to a tolerable range you can feel confident that your organization has developed a responsible and competitive cyber security stance.

What Is the Microsoft Secure Score?

The Microsoft Secure Score is a comprehensive security metric built into the Microsoft 365 Defender portal that evaluates your organization’s security posture. It assesses critical areas including identity protection, data security, endpoint security, app security, and infrastructure — giving your business a single score that reflects how well-protected you are. This score helps you understand where your organization stands and highlights the specific improvements needed to better protect against ransomware, phishing, and other cyber threats.

By regularly reviewing and improving your Secure Score, you ensure your business is implementing best practices to maintain a proactive and strong cybersecurity posture.

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What Is a Good Microsoft Secure Score?

The Secure Score is a dynamic measure that adjusts as your organization evolves, integrating new devices, services, and security practices into your Microsoft 365 environment. It evaluates your system configuration, user behavior, and potential vulnerabilities, giving an up-to-date view of your security posture across identity, data, device, and application security.

Your score increases as you implement recommended security improvements, such as:

  • Enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) to strengthen identity security
  • Implementing conditional access policies to control who has access to critical resources
  • Ensuring endpoint compliance by keeping devices updated, patched, and monitored to minimize vulnerabilities
  • Deploying email security measures to defend against phishing and business email compromise (BEC)

Advanced analytics and machine learning in the Secure Score help identify risks and suggest actions to reduce those risks, allowing you to maintain a robust, proactive defense.

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How Is My Secure Score Calculated?

A “good” Microsoft Secure Score varies by organization, but most businesses start with a relatively low score. Many organizations come to VirtuWorks with Secure Scores between 30 and 40 points, a reflection of gaps in their IT and cybersecurity measures.

A score in this range is comparable to an “F” in grading terms, but with the right managed IT and cybersecurity strategy in place, your score can quickly improve. Microsoft provides detailed Secure Score documentation to help organizations understand each recommendation. Our clients often see their scores increase by 30 points or more after working with VirtuWorks. We implement targeted cybersecurity solutions — from endpoint security and MFA enforcement to compliance policy configuration — that elevate your security posture to meet or exceed industry standards.

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How Can I Improve My Secure Score?

Improving your Secure Score involves addressing the identified vulnerabilities and implementing recommended cybersecurity measures. By following these best practices, you can enhance your organization’s cybersecurity posture and reduce the risk of cyber threats. Key steps include:

  • Enabling multi-factor authentication for all users: This adds an extra layer of cybersecurity beyond just passwords.
  • Regularly updating software and devices: Keeping all systems up-to-date ensures you have the latest cybersecurity patches and defenses.
  • Conducting cybersecurity awareness training for employees: Educating your staff on recognizing and avoiding cyber threats reduces the risk of human error.
  • Implementing data loss prevention policies: These policies help protect sensitive information from being accidentally or maliciously shared.
  • Hardening endpoint security and device management: Ensuring all company devices meet security baselines through automated compliance checks, encryption, and remote monitoring protects your network from compromised endpoints.

Taking these steps not only improves your Secure Score but also strengthens your overall cybersecurity framework, making your organization more resilient against ransomware, data breaches, and evolving cyber threats. A managed IT services partner like VirtuWorks can implement these improvements systematically across your entire Microsoft 365 environment, aligned with standards like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

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How VirtuWorks Can Help You Improve Your Secure Score by 30 Points or More

VirtuWorks is dedicated to helping businesses significantly improve their Microsoft Secure Score through expert analysis and customized managed IT and cybersecurity solutions. Our approach begins with a comprehensive IT security audit of your current security posture, allowing us to identify vulnerabilities, gaps, and areas where improvements can be made. Whether it’s weaknesses in identity management, data protection, endpoint security, or regulatory compliance, our team thoroughly evaluates every aspect of your Microsoft 365 environment.

 

Once the audit is complete, we design and implement tailored solutions that address the specific needs of your business. These solutions include multi-factor authentication (MFA), conditional access policies, endpoint monitoring, email security hardening, Microsoft 365 backup, and regular system updates, among other best practices. Our goal is to not only help your organization meet but exceed industry cybersecurity standards and compliance requirements, ensuring a stronger, more resilient defense against evolving cyber threats.

 

By partnering with VirtuWorks, your organization gains access to an actionable, strategic plan aimed at boosting your Microsoft Secure Score. Many of our clients see their scores rise by 30 points or more after implementing our solutions. This improvement reflects a more secure, compliant infrastructure that better protects your business from ransomware, data breaches, and evolving threats. With VirtuWorks as your managed IT services and cybersecurity partner, you can rest assured that your security efforts are proactive, robust, and aligned with industry best practices.

Schedule Your Free Microsoft Secure Score Audit

Talk to a VirtuWorks sales representative today and schedule a free cybersecurity audit to assess your organization’s security posture. Our team will help you understand your Microsoft Secure Score and guide you on the next steps to improve it. Fill out the form below, and a member of our team will contact you.







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