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Zero trust in Microsoft 365

What zero trust actually means in a Microsoft 365 context — and the concrete controls that get you there.

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What does zero trust mean in Microsoft 365?

Verify explicitly, use least privilege, assume breach — implemented as Conditional Access on every sign-in (identity, device, app, risk), PIM and access reviews for privilege, Intune compliance for devices, and Defender…

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Where should I start with zero trust?

Identity: MFA for everyone (phishing-resistant for admins), block legacy authentication, PIM for admin roles. Then devices: Intune enrolment and compliant-device Conditional Access. Then data: sensitivity labels and DLP…

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Is Microsoft 365 E5 required for zero trust?

No. Business Premium and E3 cover the core (Conditional Access, Intune, MFA, basic Purview). E5 adds risk-based policies, PIM, Defender XDR, and Purview premium, which deepen zero trust but are not prerequisites.

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