What should you use in the Microsoft 365 Defender portal to view security trends and track the protection status of identities?

The correct answer is A. Reports. The Reports section in the Microsoft 365 Defender portal provides dashboards and trend data for security posture, including identity protection status (e.g., risky sign-ins, compromised accounts). Incidents shows active/ongoing attack investigations, Hunting is for proactive…

Submitted by certguy· Apr 18, 2026Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions

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AReports
BIncidents
CHunting
DSecure score

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A
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3% (1)
C
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Explanation

The Reports section in the Microsoft 365 Defender portal provides dashboards and trend data for security posture, including identity protection status (e.g., risky sign-ins, compromised accounts). Incidents shows active/ongoing attack investigations, Hunting is for proactive threat queries, and Secure Score measures overall posture with actionable recommendations - none of these are the primary place for viewing historical security trends and identity protection summaries.

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