2026 CoreView State of Microsoft 365 Security Report

Benchmarks, trends, and surprises on admin MFA, Entra privileged access, Microsoft 365 configuration backup, Copilot risk, and tenant sprawl, from 279 enterprise IT and security leaders.

Microsoft 365 security is a black box.

Here's what 279 leaders found inside.

Only 17% of organization have guaranteed back up of their Microsoft 365 configurations. The rest are trusting a safety net that isn't there.

Many organisations believe their Microsoft 365 security is mature, yet hidden weaknesses in identity, configuration and data governance continue to create unnecessary risk. As AI adoption accelerates, these gaps become increasingly difficult to ignore.


This research explores how enterprise IT and security leaders are approaching Microsoft 365 governance, highlighting the challenges, priorities and emerging trends shaping security strategies in 2026. Download the report to benchmark your organisation and identify where to focus next.

What's inside the report?

Explore the research, trends and practical insights helping enterprise leaders strengthen Microsoft 365 security and prepare for secure AI adoption.

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Benchmark Your Security

Compare your Microsoft 365 security posture against 279 enterprise organisations.

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Uncover Hidden Risks

Explore where governance, identity and configuration gaps commonly emerge.

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Prepare for AI

Learn why organisations are delaying Copilot and how governance affects AI readiness.

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Prioritise Improvements

Understand which security practices distinguish leading organisations from the rest.

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