What Microsoft's new email security benchmark reveals about phishing and misconfigurations

What Microsoft’s new email security benchmark reveals about phishing and misconfigurations Microsoft recently published its first annual email security benchmarking report, based on a year’s worth of telemetry from Defender for Office 365. The report is meant to give organizations a clearer picture of the threats hitting their inboxes and, just as importantly, where their own configurations are leaving gaps. If you manage a Microsoft 365 tenant – or if you’re a security-conscious user trying to understand what your IT team should be checking – the findings are worth a close look. ...

July 1, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk

What Microsoft's email security benchmark reveals about protecting your inbox

What Microsoft’s email security benchmark reveals about protecting your inbox If you rely on Microsoft 365 for your business or personal email, you probably assume the built-in security tools are doing their job. And they are — but only up to a point. Microsoft recently published a year-long benchmark study of email threats detected by Microsoft Defender for Office 365, covering data from June 2025 through June 2026. The report gives a realistic picture of what attackers are doing and how well the default protections hold up. ...

June 22, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk

What Microsoft’s Year of Email Security Data Reveals About Your Inbox

What Microsoft’s Year of Email Security Data Reveals About Your Inbox If you use Microsoft 365, Outlook, or any Microsoft-hosted email, the company’s latest security benchmark offers a rare look at what actually lands in your inbox — and what gets stopped before you ever see it. ...

June 19, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk