Driek Desmet

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.
  • Joined: 01/08/2024
  • Articles: 60
Interian | Securing Insights

Secure Your Intune Environment with Multi-Admin Approval: Everything You Need to Know

Multi-Admin Approval (MAA) is a security feature introduced in March 2023 in Microsoft Intune, enhancing security by requiring multiple admin approvals for high-risk actions. This powerful tool helps prevent unauthorised changes, reduces risks, and supports compliance. In this guide, we’ll explore how MAA works, its benefits, required licences, and provide a step-by-step tutorial on setting it up to safeguard your Intune environment.

Interian | Securing Insights

Entra ID Conditional Access Baseline

Every spring, as fresh interns arrive, they’re tasked with creating a Conditional Access baseline. While the concept may seem simple, these young minds continually surprise with innovative approaches to security, reminding us that building a robust foundation is an ever-evolving process.

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Disable Firewall and Network Protection Notifications with Microsoft Intune

Tired of constant firewall and network protection notifications cluttering your Windows 10 workstations? Learn how to easily disable these notifications using Microsoft Intune without turning off the firewall itself. This guide walks you through creating a custom device configuration policy with Configuration Service Provider (CSP) settings, allowing you to silence notifications while keeping your devices secure. Ideal for environments like POS systems where minimal disruptions are crucial, this step-by-step approach ensures a streamlined user experience.

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How to Declutter Endpoints by Deleting Stale User Profiles Using Intune

Managing shared or newly built Windows devices can be challenging, especially when old user profiles accumulate and pose security risks. With Microsoft Intune, you can easily declutter your endpoints by automatically deleting stale profiles. This guide walks you through setting up a configuration profile to remove profiles that have been inactive for 60 days, ensuring your devices remain secure and efficient.

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Microsoft Announces Enhanced Data Protection in Copilot for Enterprises

Next month, Microsoft is rolling out significant updates to its free Copilot service for users with a Microsoft Entra account. These updates will introduce Enterprise Data Protection (EDP) at no additional cost, extending robust security, privacy, and compliance measures to Copilot’s prompts and responses. Additionally, users will benefit from a new, simplified, ad-free interface tailored for work and education, further enhancing productivity and data security.

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Simplify Device Compliance with Config Refresh: Essential for Endpoint Management

Discover how Microsoft’s new Config Refresh feature simplifies device compliance for systems and cloud engineers. This powerful MDM tool ensures consistent and secure configurations across your organisation, automatically correcting any deviations to maintain alignment with corporate policies. Integrating seamlessly with Microsoft Intune, Config Refresh is essential for effective endpoint management and reducing IT workload

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Mastering NIS 2 Compliance with Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager

Mastering NIS 2 Compliance with Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager

Navigating the complex requirements of NIS 2 compliance is crucial for CISOs. Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager offers a powerful tool to streamline and automate compliance within Microsoft 365. This guide explores how to use the platform to assess data protection risks, implement necessary controls, and stay aligned with evolving regulations. Remember, full NIS 2 compliance requires a holistic approach beyond just Microsoft 365. Start your compliance journey now to meet the stringent requirements ahead of the NIS 2 Directive's October 2024 deadline.

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