CISA Releases Microsoft 365 Secure Configuration Baselines and SCuBAGear Tool

Summary

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently published the finalized Microsoft 365 Secure Configuration Baselines, aimed at enhancing the security and resilience of organizations’ Microsoft 365 (M365) cloud services. The guidance release is accompanied by an updated SCuBAGear tool, which assesses organizations’ M365 cloud services against CISA’s recommended baselines.

The finalized baselines incorporate stakeholder input received during the public comment period and a pilot effort with federal agencies. The changes to the draft baselines were integrated with the SCuBAGear tool, which has been redesigned to be more automated, reducing the organizational effort required to use it. CISA expresses gratitude to all stakeholders who contributed to the development of the guidance and the SCuBAGear tool, transforming them from best practices to actionable policies.

The agency recommends that organizations review the finalized baselines and utilize the SCuBAGear tool to ensure compliance with the security guidelines. For additional information and support, organizations are encouraged to read CISA’s blog and contact the agency’s Cybersecurity Shared Services Office.

Key Takeaways:

CISA has published the finalized Microsoft 365 Secure Configuration Baselines.
The baselines were developed in collaboration with stakeholders and federal agencies.
The SCuBAGear tool has been updated to be more automated and user-friendly.
The guidance and tool are designed to enhance the security and resilience of organizations’ M365 cloud services.
* Organizations are encouraged to review the baselines and utilize the SCuBAGear tool to ensure compliance.