Use Cases

Microsoft 365 reporting guest access

Your Microsoft 365 has ghosts: ex-vendors, forgotten freelancers, mystery emails and employees that left over 3 years ago that still have SharePoint access. 1Security spots every guest user immediately, turning spooky oversharing into clean, verified access reports your auditors can trust.

Intuitive file access visualization for Microsoft 365

What is the challenge?

  • Ghost Accounts

    Guest accounts often outlive their purpose. Projects end but permissions stay, creating hidden security risks.

  • Fragmented Visibility

    Microsoft Entra ID, SharePoint and Teams keep data apart. Admins can’t get a complete view of guest user access.

  • Manual Reporting

    Teams spend hours matching guest user lists and logs. Reports become outdated the moment a new user joins.

  • Audit Pressure

    Audits need clear visibility into external access. Without unified reporting, maintaining control becomes chaos.

  • AI and Data Exposure

    As Microsoft Copilot adoption grows, guest users with access can expose sensitive information they should never see.

Solution

Doing It with 1Security

Eliminate uncertainty around guest access. 1Security delivers complete visibility into guest access across Microsoft 365, showing which guest users are inside, what they can reach, and how their permissions change over time.

  • Unified Guest Access View

    All guest accounts, external users and shared links appear in one 1Security dashboard integrated with Microsoft Entra. No more jumping between portals or Power BI reports to piece together external access.

    Intuitive file access visualization for Microsoft 365
  • Automated Reporting and Exportable Evidence

    Generate guest access reports with timestamped evidence for audits, certifications and access reviews. Reports include comprehensive identity data and verifiable user attributes necessary for auditing reasons.

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  • Permission Change Tracking

    Every permission change is logged with complete forensic context: WHO made the change, FROM WHERE, WHEN. This detailed audit trail enables rapid incident investigation and proves to auditors that unauthorized changes are detectable and recoverable.

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  • Sensitive Data Context

    Overlay guest activity with data sensitivity levels from Microsoft Purview to immediately highlight high-risk exposures or unauthorized users.

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  • Anomaly Alerts

    Receive alerts when new guests gain access to sensitive sites or when dormant accounts and external guest users become active again.

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  • AI Safety Checks

    Get full control and visibiliy over Copilot’s and other AI tools data access and ensure itstays limited to approved data, keeping guests from seeing sensitive content.

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  • Audit-Ready Snapshots

    Generate historical access states using a time-based report to prove compliance or reconstruct incidents, adhering even to NIS 2 standard. These snapshots include necessary scopes for forensic clarity.

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Alternative solutions

Solving It with Other Methods

Organizations try to manage Microsoft 365 guest access reporting in a few ways but none are ideal.

  • Manual Exports and Spreadsheets

    Admins export user lists from Entra ID and SharePoint then cross-reference them manually. It’s slow, error-prone and outdated as soon as new guests join.

  • Native Admin Centers

    Microsoft 365 offers separate views in Microsoft Entra Admin Center, Teams and SharePoint but not one complete view of all external access. Admins spend hours reconciling data across groups, tenant policies and external collaboration settings.

  • Custom PowerShell Scripts

    Skilled admins create automation with a PowerShell script, but it breaks when Microsoft updates APIs. It requires maintenance and produces raw outputs that make auditors request additional clarification.

  • Generic Reporting Tools

    Some organizations use third-party dashboards or Power BI to visualize access. These tools lack deep integration with Microsoft 365 permissions. These tools often fail to identify which specific guest users have high-risk permissions.

Benefits

Why Guest Access Reporting Matters?

1Security gives every organization the visibility it needs to manage guest users safely, comply with regulations and maintain data security across the Microsoft 365 tenant.

  • Real Visibility

    Understand exactly who has access to your Microsoft 365 environment including inactive guest accounts, member users and limited access roles.

  • Faster Compliance

    Export audit-ready reports for ISO 27001, GDPR or HIPAA audits showing who has guest access, what they can see and how it’s monitored.

  • Reduced Risk Exposure

    Detect and remove excessive permissions before they lead to leaks. 1Security identifies risky guest invitations or external collaboration patterns early.

  • Operational Efficiency

    Automate reporting and access reviews so admins can focus on prevention, not manual work.

  • AI-Ready Security

    Ensure Copilot only surfaces files meant for internal users by aligning permissions and conditional access policies to protect sensitive data.

    Customers

    Who Benefits Most?

    1Security supports organizations of all sizes — from highly regulated industries to fast-growing mid-size firms.

    • Professional Services

      Sharing deliverables with external users - protect site sharing while fostering collaboration.

    • Education / Research

      Engage students and guest users or collaborators securely without risking confidential information or oversharing to new and existing guests.

    • Regulated Industries (Finance, Healthcare)

      Enforce sharing settings, maintain control over external sharing in SharePoint, and meet compliance needs without manual effort.

    • Nonprofits / NGOs

      Collaborate across fast moving organization infrastructure while securing sensitive data and preventing misuse of share files workflows.

    Integrations

    Works seamlessly with your ecosystem

    1Security connects natively with the tools you already use — giving you full visibility and control without adding complexity.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Everything you need to know about the product.

    • What does 1Security’s Microsoft 365 reporting guest access feature cover?

      It includes all Microsoft 365 external guest users, shared links and apps across SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive with detailed permission and access context.

    • Can 1Security detect inactive or orphaned guest accounts?

      Yes. The platform flags inactive guest users, dormant sessions and accounts with no recent activity so you can revoke access safely using Entra ID or conditional access policies.

    • How often are guest access reports updated?

      Reports update continuously within the Microsoft 365 environment reflecting every change in real time so admins always have an accurate overview.

    • Does it integrate with Microsoft Purview or Copilot?

      Yes. 1Security overlays Purview sensitivity labels and highlights where Copilot or Office apps might expose sensitive tenant data to guest users.

    • Can 1Security show how guest access changes over time?

      Yes. 1Security tracks historical access states and permissions so you can review past configurations and demonstrate full control during audits.

    • Do you support ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR work?

      Yes. 1Security maps findings and evidence to common control frameworks, helping organizations demonstrate compliance more efficiently.

    • Can non-technical stakeholders use it?

      Yes. Plain-language reports and read-only views make it easy for compliance, legal, and business stakeholders to see the evidence behind findings without needing admin rights.

    • Is this only for large enterprises?

      No. While designed for complex environments, 1Security is equally valuable for mid-sized organizations running Microsoft 365 or Office 365 that need strong visibility into access, activity, and compliance.

    Gain visibility. Ensure compliance. Boost productivity.

    Stop guessing who has access to your sensitive data. With 1Security, you gain the visibility, automation, and confidence needed to protect your Microsoft 365 environment.