This guide explains the ten essential Microsoft 365 security controls we recommend for charities to reduce cyber risk, improve governance and strengthen long-term resilience.
Bunker Snapshot - Microsoft Secure Score at a glance
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Everything you need to know about this security control in under 60 seconds.
Business impact
| 🔴 Security improvement | Very High |
| 🔴 Risk reduction | High |
| 🟢 Operational impact | Low |
Related Controls
Next Steps
Review your Microsoft 365 MFA configuration and ensure all privileged accounts are protected.
What it does
Measures your Microsoft 365 security posture and provides prioritised recommendations to improve protection across identities, devices, data and applications
Why it matters
Helps identify security gaps, prioritise improvements and demonstrate measurable progress over time using Microsoft’s recommended best practices.
Time to implement
⏱ 1–2 Days
(plus ongoing monthly Secure Score reviews)
Who it affects
IT administrators, leadership teams responsible for managing cyber risk and ensuring the organisation remains secure.
Implementation difficulty
Licensing
Improving your Secure Score may require features available in Microsoft 365 Business Premium or higher, depending on the recommendation.