What are Microsoft Entra security defaults?

Question

Our organization is considering enabling Microsoft Entra security defaults to improve our security posture. We have a mix of technical and non-technical users and currently don't have a formal security policy in place. Could you explain what security defaults are, their benefits, and whether they are suitable for an organization like ours?

Answer 1

As a short answer: Microsoft Entra security defaults are a preconfigured set of identity security measures provided by Microsoft.

Microsoft Entra security defaults are designed to protect organizations from common threats such as password spray, replay, and phishing attacks by enforcing policies like multifactor authentication (MFA) for all users.

• It enforces MFA for all users, including administrators.
• It blocks legacy authentication protocols.
• It simplifies security settings without requiring Entra Premium licenses.

However, security defaults may not offer the granular control some organizations require. For a non-technical organization, these defaults are an excellent starting point, as they significantly improve security without overwhelming users or administrators.

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