Category: Microsoft Security
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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 Service Health, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Azure Backup. From mitigating concentration risks to preparing…
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A Practical Guide to Cyber Security Acronyms
Navigating the world of cybersecurity can feel like learning a new language, with acronyms and jargon around every corner. From tools like SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and WAF (Web Application Firewall) to frameworks like NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) and certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), understanding these…
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Comprehensive Guide to Setting Up Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access (GSA) with Internet Access, Licensing, and Key Differences with SSE
Learn how to implement Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access (GSA) for secure internet access. This step-by-step guide covers everything from activating GSA for your tenant to configuring web content filtering, security profiles, and conditional access policies. Understand the key differences between GSA and Security Service Edge (SSE) and how to improve your organisation’s security posture.…
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Introducing Enhanced File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) in Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Enhance your security with Microsoft Defender for Cloud’s improved File Integrity Monitoring (FIM). This powerful tool detects unauthorized changes to critical files and system configurations in real-time, ensuring compliance with regulations like NIS2 and PCI-DSS. Learn how FIM integrates with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, provides real-time alerts, and helps safeguard your critical assets with proactive…
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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…
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Enhanced Cybersecurity: Leveraging Microsoft Defender for Endpoint’s New RDP Data Layer
In the constantly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying one step ahead of potential threats is an ongoing challenge for organisations. To address this, Microsoft has taken a significant step forward with its recent update to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, focusing on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions—a common entry point for attackers A New Layer of…