
Securing Insights: Microsoft Intune, XDR, Purview, Governance and more Topics
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Unlock the power of Microsoft Sentinel with this comprehensive guide featuring 25 essential KQL queries for potent threat detection. In this post, you’ll discover expertly crafted queries designed to identify a range of adversary tactics—from password spraying and suspicious PowerShell…
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Maximising Security and Performance with Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Intel TDT
In an era where sophisticated cyber threats and performance demands converge, Microsoft Defender Antivirus (MDAV) rises to the challenge with advanced hardware acceleration. By integrating Intel Threat Detection Technology (TDT), MDAV enhances endpoint protection while maintaining efficiency. Features like Accelerated…
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How to Receive Admin Notifications in Microsoft Entra Without a Mailbox
In this blog post, we explore how to receive admin email notifications in Microsoft Entra without assigning mailbox licenses to admin accounts. By leveraging plus addressing in Exchange Online, organisations can route notifications to existing mailboxes, maintaining security and reducing…
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Key Updates to OneDrive Retention Policies: What You Need to Know
Microsoft is updating OneDrive retention policies starting 27 January 2025, offering organisations more flexibility while addressing compliance needs and storage concerns. Learn what’s changing, why, and how to prepare
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Microsoft Tech Insights: Weekly Update #01.2025
Microsoft has made significant strides this week, from expanding its AI ecosystem with models beyond OpenAI for 365 Copilot to a massive $80 billion investment in AI data centers. Wedbush also predicts a 25% tech growth in 2025 led by…
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Automate Your Onboarding and Offboarding in 15 Minutes with Entra Identity Governance
Onboarding and offboarding employees manually can lead to errors, delays, and compliance risks. With Microsoft Entra Identity Governance, you can automate these processes in just 15 minutes—no scripting required. Discover how to streamline user lifecycle management, enhance security, and maintain…
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Get Ready: Microsoft Will Automatically Switch to the New Outlook for Windows in 2025!
Microsoft is rolling out the New Outlook for Windows, with automatic transitions starting in January 2025 for Microsoft 365 Business Standard and Premium users, and April 2026 for Enterprise users. Organisations can manage this migration using Microsoft Intune, leveraging detection…
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Strengthening Cloud Governance and Resilience with Microsoft
Effective cloud governance is critical in today’s digital landscape. Organisations must tackle risks, ensure compliance, and design resilient architectures to meet directives like NIS2. This guide outlines six essential steps to achieve robust cloud governance using Microsoft tools like Azure…
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Introducing Microsoft Entra’s “Request on Behalf”: A Better Way to Manage Temporary Access Passes
Discover how Microsoft Azure AD’s new “Request on Behalf” feature revolutionises the management of Temporary Access Passes (TAPs). This feature simplifies access workflows for IT admins and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) by enabling requests to be made on behalf of…
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Why Password Policies Matter and How Often to Update Them
In today’s digital age, securing online accounts goes beyond just choosing a strong password. Frequent password changes, once seen as a key security measure, may actually do more harm than good. This blog explores the latest insights from NIST and…