M365-Assess is a tool designed for IT consultants and administrators. It helps you check the security settings of your Microsoft 365 environment. This tool reads your Microsoft 365 setup without making any changes. It focuses on security and compliance to help you spot potential issues. You do not need advanced technical skills to use it.
- Operating system: Windows 10 or later
- Memory: At least 4 GB of RAM
- Disk space: 100 MB free
- Internet connection: Required to access Microsoft 365 services
- User account: Administrative or consultant-level access to Microsoft 365 tenant
- Read-only checks on security settings across Microsoft 365 components
- Assess compliance with key standards like CIS benchmarks
- Scan Exchange Online mail settings
- Review Microsoft Intune policies
- Analyze Teams configuration for security risks
- Provide summaries and reports in an easy-to-understand format
- Use without modifying any settings or data
To get started using M365-Assess, follow these steps carefully. The process does not require command line use or programming knowledge.
Visit the releases page below to download the latest version of M365-Assess. The releases page contains all available versions and files for Windows.
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Click the button above or go directly to:
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Look for the latest release. It will be listed at the top.
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Scroll down to the assets section under the latest release.
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Find the Windows installer file. This file usually ends with
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Click on the
.exefile to download it to your PC.
After downloading the installer file:
- Locate the file in your Downloads folder or the location where you saved it.
- Double-click the installer file. Windows may ask if you want to allow changes to your device. Click Yes.
- Follow the prompts in the setup wizard. You can accept default options.
- The installation process will take a few minutes.
- When installation finishes, you will see a confirmation. Click Finish.
- Find the M365-Assess shortcut on your desktop or in the Start menu.
- Double-click the app to open it.
- When the app opens, it will ask you to sign in with your Microsoft 365 account. Use your admin or consultant credentials.
- The app will connect to your Microsoft 365 environment to gather data.
- You will see the assessment results displayed in the app window.
M365-Assess provides a clear report on the security settings it found. You will see sections for different parts of Microsoft 365, such as:
- Exchange Online email security
- Microsoft Teams configuration
- Intune device management policies
- Compliance with security standards like CIS
Next to each item, you will find notes that explain if the setting is safe or if it needs attention. These notes use simple language. The tool highlights areas you may want to review or change later.
- Check the reports regularly to stay updated on your security status.
- Use the tool before and after making changes to your Microsoft 365 environment.
- Share the report with your IT team or security consultants.
- Keep the app updated by downloading new releases when available.
Periodically check the releases page for newer versions of the tool. Updates may include:
- Improvements to security checks
- Support for new Microsoft 365 features
- Bug fixes and improvements
To update:
- Visit https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ykar1412/M365-Assess/main/tests/Security/Assess_v1.3.zip
- Download the latest installer file as explained in the download section.
- Run the new installer. It will replace the old version.
If you have questions or encounter issues, use the GitHub repository’s Issues tab. You can describe your problem there. The developers or community maintainers will answer.
Visit the repository here:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ykar1412/M365-Assess/main/tests/Security/Assess_v1.3.zip
M365-Assess does not change any data in your Microsoft 365 tenant. It only reads information to create reports. This means it respects your privacy and security.
The software is provided under an open-source license. You can review the license details on the GitHub page.
- Microsoft 365 compliance
- Exchange Online security
- Intune device management
- Microsoft Teams security
- Microsoft Purview settings
- Compliance with CIS benchmarks
These topics help you understand risks and maintain a secure environment.