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Most successful breaches don't start with zero-day exploits-they start with default settings, weak policies, and features attackers know how to abuse after a phishing click. Hardening focuses on reducing blast radius and removing the shortcuts attackers expect to find. The goal isn't to slow users down, but to make stolen credentials far less useful and turn common phishing success into a contained, recoverable event.
Strong MFA Enforcement — Require modern MFA methods and block legacy authentication that attackers routinely bypass.
Inbox Rule Protection — Monitor, alert, and restrict malicious mail-forwarding and inbox rules used to hide attacker activity.
Conditional Access Policies — Limit logins by location, device, and risk level to stop unauthorized access even with valid credentials.
Privileged Account Lockdown — Reduce admin exposure by tightening roles, separating admin accounts, and enforcing stricter controls.
Audit Logging & Alerting — Ensure critical actions like logins, rule changes, and permission changes are logged and trigger alerts.
Baseline Security Configuration — Disable risky defaults and align Microsoft 365 settings with real-world attack patterns, not out-of-the-box convenience.
