check before: 2026-05-29
Product:
Defender, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Defender, Power Platform
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, Retirement
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Details:
On May 29, 2026, we are retiring the Security Score (Preview) feature from the Security > Overview page in the Power Platform admin center. The security score and its qualitative rating (Low, Medium, High) will no longer be available.
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Created:
2026-05-15
updated:
2026-05-19
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Loss of Security Score Feature
The retirement of the Security Score will lead to a lack of qualitative measurement of the organization's security posture, potentially resulting in unmonitored security risks.
- roles: IT Security Manager, Compliance Officer
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO15268dep
Impact on Reporting and Compliance
Organizations that relied on the Security Score for reporting or compliance tracking may face challenges in demonstrating their security posture, leading to potential compliance issues.
- roles: Compliance Officer, IT Auditor
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO15268sec
Need for Alternative Solutions
The removal of the Security Score necessitates a transition to alternative solutions like Microsoft Secure Score, which may require additional training and adjustment periods for users.
- roles: IT Security Manager, System Administrator
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO15268man
Documentation and Training Updates
Internal documentation and training materials referencing the Security Score will need to be updated, which may lead to temporary confusion among users.
- roles: Training Coordinator, IT Support Specialist
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO15628tos
User Experience Degradation
The absence of the Security Score may degrade user experience for those accustomed to having a quick overview of security posture, potentially leading to frustration.
- roles: End User, IT Support Specialist
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO15268dep
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explanation for non-techies**
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-05-19 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature | Retirement |
| 2026-05-19 | MC Last Updated | 05/14/2026 22:22:52 | 2026-05-18T19:31:08Z |
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