Practical Microsoft security, identity and governance insights
Practical Microsoft security, identity and governance insights
Discover how to strengthen your Microsoft 365 auditing strategy in this practical guide. Learn the strengths and limitations of the Unified Audit Log (UAL) and explore actionable steps to go beyond its basics—using Audit (Premium), SIEM integration, PowerShell automation, and more. Perfect for IT professionals aiming to boost security and compliance with advanced auditing techniques. Start building a robust setup today!
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!
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
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 exit strategies, learn how to enhance your governance framework and protect your operations.
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 others, enhancing efficiency, governance, and security across multiple tenants. Learn how to configure and implement this feature for a smoother, more secure access management process.
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 and stay compliant. Learn to configure sensitivity labels, run continuous data scans, and respond to threats with automated actions—ensuring your organisation stays secure and meets regulatory demands.
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 threat detection.
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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 standards to protect against evolving threats. Explore the changes and ensure your organisation is ready for the latest in password security!
DUDE (Dynamic User and Device Enumeration) is a powerful tool for IT administrators to automate the process of retrieving and managing user and device data from Azure AD. Leveraging Microsoft Graph API and PowerShell, DUDE streamlines security monitoring, compliance reporting, and device management. This guide covers its architecture, setup, common use cases, and real-world applications to enhance IT workflows. Learn how DUDE can save time and ensure up-to-date, compliant IT environments.
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.
