Microsoft Secure Score and M365 Licensing

If you’ve ever shown a client their Microsoft Secure Score and heard them gasp, “Why is it only 48%? Are we failing at security?”, you’re not alone. At first glance, 48% sounds bad, but the reality is more nuanced. A Secure Score isn’t a simple percentage of implemented security measures; it reflects what’s possible based on the client’s Microsoft 365 licensing. That “low” 48% might actually represent a fully optimized environment given its current license. Context is key