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Griffin31 Quick Wins: Easy Security Improvements

Section titled “Griffin31 Quick Wins: Easy Security Improvements”

Griffin31 identifies several recommendations that are simple to resolve with minimal effort and little to no impact on end users. These quick wins often involve addressing common misconfigurations in Microsoft 365 environments that, while easy to fix, can significantly reduce vulnerabilities.

The Quick Wins are available as a widget in the general dashboard, where you can zoom into Quick Wins by risk level (High, Medium and Low) or by Product.

By prioritizing these actions, organizations can quickly improve their security posture without disrupting daily operations.


BenefitCapabilityBusiness Value
Risk ReductionAddress common vulnerabilities quicklyImmediate security improvement with minimal effort
Low ImpactChanges don’t affect end-user experienceNo disruption to daily business operations
Prioritized FocusFilter by risk level and productTarget most important security issues first
Dashboard IntegrationWidget-based visibilityEasy monitoring and tracking of progress

Ideal for: Teams wanting to prioritize based on threat severity

  • High Risk - Critical vulnerabilities requiring immediate attention
  • Medium Risk - Important security gaps that should be addressed soon
  • Low Risk - Minor issues that can be fixed when convenient

Ideal for: Teams focused on specific Microsoft 365 services

  • Microsoft Entra ID - Identity and access management issues
  • Exchange Online - Email security configurations
  • SharePoint Online - Collaboration and file sharing settings
  • Teams - Communication and collaboration security
  • Intune - Device management and endpoint protection

Issue TypeExample FixEffort Level
ConfigurationEnable multi-factor authentication for admin accountsLow
PoliciesUpdate retention policies for better data protectionLow
PermissionsRemove unnecessary external sharing permissionsLow
MonitoringEnable audit logging for better visibilityLow
ComplianceConfigure data loss prevention policiesLow

Best Practices:

  1. Start with High Risk - Address critical vulnerabilities first
  2. Group by Product - Focus on one service area at a time
  3. Track Progress - Use dashboard to monitor completion
  4. Document Changes - Keep records of all security improvements
  5. Regular Review - Check for new quick wins regularly

Key Takeaway: Griffin31 Quick Wins provide an efficient pathway to immediate security improvement by identifying low-effort, high-impact fixes that won’t disrupt business operations.


Ready to boost your security? Start with the Quick Wins widget to identify and address the easiest security improvements in your Microsoft 365 environment.