Category: NIS2 & Governance
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Microsoft Entra Backup and Recovery: A Practitioner’s Guide to What it Does and Does Not Solve
On 19 March 2026, Microsoft quietly released one of the most requested enterprise identity features to Public Preview: a native, platform-managed backup and point-in-time recovery capability for Entra ID tenant configuration. No big announcement, no Message Centre notification. Just a new blade in the Entra admin centre. This post cuts through the surface-level excitement, maps…
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Administrative Boundary Design in Microsoft Entra: From Flat Tenants to Defensible Governance
Many Microsoft Entra tenants are technically secure but structurally fragile. This article explains why administrative boundary design — using Administrative Units, scoped delegation and governance segmentation — is essential for defensible enterprise tenant governance.
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Unified Tenant Configuration Management: Microsoft moves tenant governance into continuous control
Microsoft is introducing Tenant Configuration Management as a native configuration governance layer for Microsoft 365. This article explores how continuous configuration monitoring, drift detection and baseline enforcement will reshape Microsoft security and compliance operating models.
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Unlocking Stronger Security: A 2025 Guide to Microsoft’s Baseline Security Mode for Microsoft 365
A practical look at Microsoft’s Baseline Security Mode: what it does, where it helps, and how it supports essential cyber hygiene under standards like Cyber Essentials and NIS2.
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Securing Windows Recall: A Guide to Enterprise Management and NIS2 Alignment
Discover Windows Recall, the AI-powered Windows 11 feature sparking security debates. Learn about its rocky start, the April 2025 updates addressing privacy concerns, and critical risks for CISOs. Get a step-by-step guide to manage it with Intune and ensure NIS2 compliance. Is your enterprise ready to balance innovation with data protection? Read more!
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Master SharePoint Version History: Your Ultimate Guide to Limits, Storage, and Security
Take control of SharePoint version history! This guide shows you how to set limits, cut storage (e.g., 1TB to 106GB), and enhance security for NIS2 compliance with easy steps and PowerShell tips. Optimize your site now—read on!
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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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Managing Passwords in the Digital Age: Leveraging Microsoft Purview for Enhanced Credential Security and NIS2 Compliance
Are you using a password manager? That’s a great start, but credential management requires more than secure storage. With the NIS2 Directive imposing stricter cybersecurity standards, it’s essential to manage usernames and passwords with full visibility and compliance. Explore how Microsoft Purview enables advanced data scanning, automated remediation, and DLP policies to protect your credentials…
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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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NIST Password Guidelines 2024: A Game Changer for Cybersecurity
**Excerpt:** Stay ahead in cybersecurity by adopting NIST’s updated password guidelines for 2024. The new **SP 800-63-4** emphasizes stronger password management, eliminating outdated practices like forced 60-day resets. Learn why passphrases, phish-resistant authentication, and dynamic password changes are the future of digital security. Make sure your systems, including Active Directory, are aligned with these modern…