What does the Secure Score in Microsoft Defender for Cloud represent?

The Secure Score in Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides a dynamic measurement of an organization's security posture. It aggregates security recommendations and best practices, assigning points based on their implementation. A higher score indicates better adherence to security best practices and a stronger defense against threats. It helps prioritize security improvements by highlighting areas needing attention. Compliance with RBAC roles is a component of security, but Secure Score encompasses a much broader range of security controls, not just role-based access. Subscription usage efficiency relates to cost optimization and resource utilization, not directly to security posture. Billing performance tracks financial aspects of Azure consumption and is unrelated to security.