Monday, December 29, 2025

New Microsoft 365 Security Configurations to Review in 2025

Important Microsoft 365 security controls introduced in 2025 that administrators should evaluate and configure.

Recommended to Enable:

  • Baseline Security Mode (BSM)

  • Block direct send in Exchange Online

  • QR code–based authentication in Microsoft 365

  • Screen capture prevention during Microsoft Teams meetings

  • More granular external access controls in Microsoft Teams

  • Enhanced file protection within Microsoft Teams

  • Malicious URL detection for Teams chats and channels

  • Content Security Policy (CSP) in SharePoint Online

  • Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) in Microsoft Purview

  • Knowledge Agent in SharePoint Online

Recommended to Disable:

  • “Chat with anyone” capability in Microsoft Teams

  • Adding personal email accounts in Outlook

  • Automatic archiving in Exchange Online (for select users)

  • Applications and agents created by external publishers

Review these settings in your tenant and adjust them based on your organization’s security requirements.

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