Disable: Security Defaults for users - Office

[Mohamed Abdulmoez]

Hello!

I would like to disable defaults security as users get annoyed by security setup, as Microsoft enabled security by defaults.

I don't want to use MFA, Conditional Access or anything else. (yes, I am aware of the risk!)

any suggestions?

[#2]

Hi Mohamed,

Don't do it. MFA is probably the most important preventative control there is for identity attacks. It's the bare minimum level of protection organizations should be implementing these days.
https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2019/08/20/one-simple-action-you-can-take-to-prevent-99-9-pe...
You haven't seen a truly annoyed user until you've seen one with all their docs encrypted by a ransomware attack.

That said, you are in the right place for turning it off. If you are signed in as a Global Admin it should allow you to save.

PS: Don't do it.

[#3 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Terry_Lazer,

it turns out that Password Self Service was on for all users.

when I switched off, it does not ask users again.