How to Audit Sharing Settings Changes in SharePoint Online?

To audit sharing settings changes in SharePoint Online, you can use the following steps:

1. Enable Auditing: First, you need to enable auditing in SharePoint Online. To do this, go to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, select “Show All” in the left menu, and then select “SharePoint”.
2. Configure Auditing: Configure auditing settings to track changes to sharing settings in SharePoint Online. Go to the SharePoint Admin Center, select “policies”, and then select “Audit Log Trimming”.
3. Review Audit Logs: Use the Audit Logs to review sharing settings changes in SharePoint Online. To access the Audit Logs, go to the SharePoint Admin Center, select “Reports” and then select “Audit Log Reports”.
4. Create Alerts: Create alerts to notify you of any changes to sharing settings in SharePoint Online. Go to the SharePoint Admin Center, select “Alerts” and then select “Manage Alerts”.
5. Monitor External Sharing Settings: Monitor external sharing settings in SharePoint Online. Go to the SharePoint Admin Center, select “Sharing” and then select “External Sharing”.

By following these steps, you can audit sharing settings changes in SharePoint Online and help ensure that your organization’s data is protected and managed appropriately. It is important to regularly review and update your auditing policies and procedures to ensure that they are effective and up-to-date.