Confidential Computing: The Missing State of Data Protection
Confidential computing protects sensitive data while it is processed. Learn how TEEs, attestation and secure key release close the data-in-use gap.
Interian | Securing Insights
Practical Microsoft security, identity and governance insights
Interian | Securing Insights
Practical Microsoft security, identity and governance insights
Driek Desmet
Driek Desmet focuses on Microsoft security, governance and compliance within enterprise environments. His work centres on identity security, Microsoft 365 protection, risk management and regulatory alignment such as NIS2.
Through independent analysis and field experience, he explores how organisations can design secure and compliant Microsoft cloud architectures across Entra, Purview, Defender and Intune.
Microsoft Entra memberOf Retirement: What Admins Should Check Before Dynamic Groups Stop Updating
Microsoft Entra memberOf retirement affects dynamic groups, access policies and licensing. Check what must be replaced before 3 November 2026.
Microsoft 365 Baseline Security Mode, Secure Score And Tenant Governance
Compare Microsoft 365 Baseline Security Mode, Secure Score and tenant governance. Learn where CIS Controls and NIS2 fit, and which BSM controls need impact review.
SMS and Voice MFA Are Retiring in Microsoft Entra: What Should Replace Them?
Microsoft Entra SMS and voice MFA retirement is coming. Learn when to use passkeys, Windows Hello for Business, QR code sign in and Temporary Access Pass.
Microsoft Entra Passwordless Password Changes Arrive in October 2026
Microsoft Entra passwordless password change arrives in October 2026. Learn how it differs from SSPR and what hybrid identity teams should test.
Privacy Alert: OneDrive Photos Revives Windows Recall Concerns
TL;DR– OneDrive Photos can appear as part of the existing OneDrive installation and surface local images even when no Microsoft account is signed in.– After sign-in, AI search, OCR and optional facial grouping become available, introducing additional processing of photo…
Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Risk Model Is Not Your Operating Model
Microsoft recently shared how its Office of the CISO manages cybersecurity risk at hyperscale. While the tooling and governance structure are impressive, most organisations cannot simply copy Microsoft's operating model.
Designing an Enterprise AI Data Protection Architecture for Microsoft 365
Can Microsoft Purview protect Azure OpenAI, AI agents and custom AI applications on its own? Explore where Purview ends, where Presidio begins, and how both complement each other in enterprise AI architectures
AI Governance in Microsoft 365: A Practical Operating Model
AI Governance in Microsoft 365 operating model for Copilot, Purview, Entra, Defender, ISO 42001 and EU AI Act readiness.
Microsoft Entra ID Account Recovery: The Missing Link in Passwordless Identity
Microsoft Entra ID Account Recovery explained with practical risks, governance impact and next steps for Microsoft security, identity and cloud teams.
