Secure by default? Think again.
Microsoft’s cloud services are convenient, but not inherently “secure by default.” Defaults prioritize ease of deployment, not hardened protection. Attackers know this and exploit blind spots in Entra ID, SharePoint, and Microsoft’s token model to move undetected.
This whitepaper looks at why Microsoft’s default set of cloud settings should only be treated as a foundation. It shares real-world attack methods from our recent research on Entra ID and SharePoint and how small configuration oversights can create security failures. It also gives practical recommendations for organizations that want to improve their cloud security posture.
In this whitepaper, you’ll learn:
- Why Microsoft’s defaults prioritize functionality over security and how attackers take advantage.
- Real-world attack techniques: token theft, ghost device registration, consent phishing, and service principal abuse.
- Why detection in Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem proves difficult, and why premium licenses become necessary for real visibility.
- The configuration oversights and collaboration features, like tempauth, that put sensitive data at risk.
- Practical recommendations for your security team to move beyond “secure by default” with governance, monitoring, and active defense.
👉 Download our whitepaper to uncover real attack techniques and learn how to defend!
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