Ensure 'LinkedIn account connections' is disabled

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Description

LinkedIn account connections allow users to connect their Microsoft work or school account with LinkedIn. After a user connects their accounts, information and highlights from LinkedIn are available in some Microsoft apps and services. Disabling LinkedIn integration prevents potential phishing attacks and risk scenarios where an external party could accidentally disclose sensitive information.

How it is checked

Audit method: Manual review

This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.

To audit using the UI: 1. Navigate to Microsoft Entra admin center https://entra.microsoft.com/. 2. Expand Entra ID > Users and select User settings. 3. Under LinkedIn account connections, verify that No is selected.

How it is fixed

Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch

To remediate using the UI: 1. Navigate to Microsoft Entra admin center https://entra.microsoft.com/. 2. Expand Entra ID > Users and select User settings. 3. Under LinkedIn account connections select No. 4. Click Save.

Properties

Operating systems: Any
Tags: m365saas
Reference: CIS Microsoft 365 Foundations Benchmark v7.0.0 - 5.1.2.6 Ensure 'LinkedIn account connections' is disabled