Related inputs, different questions
Secure Score tracks adoption of recommended security actions. It is useful for finding improvements and following progress. It is not a probability of compromise, a complete coverage statement or a guarantee of security.
What an independent review adds
| Secure Score input | Audit question |
|---|---|
| Recommended action status | Does the underlying control cover the intended accounts and resources? |
| Accepted risk or alternate mitigation | Who approved it, why, and what evidence supports the mitigation? |
| Point improvement | Did the effective access or operating result change? |
| Product recommendation | Is the feature licensed for the relevant users, and what dependency would implementation introduce? |
Use the score without making it the target
Include the score as one evidence source. Prioritise findings by the actual exposure, affected business process and ability to remediate safely. A recommendation that adds points may be less urgent than an undocumented access exception or a missing investigation record.
Prepare your audit request
Use the Microsoft 365 Audit Planner for a licence-aware starting scope, or the detailed scoping assistant. Review the brief and send it with your enquiry. You can attach your NDA or RFP in the contact form.
Sources & further reading
Reviewed 6 October 2026. Product names, licence entitlements and guidance can change. Confirm applicability to your tenant and agreed assessment date.
