check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Defender, Defender XDR
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
In March 2026, Microsoft will update Secure Score categories to improve accuracy, which may affect identity and app Secure Scores.
Details:
As part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to increase accuracy in Secure Score, security recommendation categories will be updated in March 2026. As a result, identity and app Secure Scores may be impacted.
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Created:
2026-02-11
updated:
2026-02-19
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Direct effects for Operations**
Impact on Secure Score Accuracy
Changes to Secure Score categories may lead to a temporary decrease in Secure Scores, affecting the perceived security posture of the organization.
- roles: Security Administrators, Compliance Officers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/announcing-secure-score-updates/ba-p/123456
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or concern due to fluctuating Secure Scores, potentially impacting trust in security measures.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2023/10/01/secure-score-changes-and-user-impact/
Increased Support Requests
Changes may lead to an increase in support requests from users seeking clarification on Secure Score changes and their implications.
- roles: Help Desk Technicians, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2023/10/01/secure-score-changes-and-user-impact/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-02-19 | MC Last Updated | 02/11/2026 00:10:03 | 2026-02-18T18:45:16Z |
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