Driek Desmet | Securing Insights | Microsoft Security & Governance

NIS2 & Governance, Purview & Compliance

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 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.

Driek Desmet
21/10/2024

Microsoft Security, NIS2 & Governance, Purview & Compliance

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 threat detection.

Driek Desmet
30/09/2024

NIS2 & Governance, Purview & Compliance

NIST Password Guidelines 2024: A Game Changer for Cybersecurity

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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 The new **SP 800-63-4** emphasizes stronger password management, eliminating outdated practices like forced 60-day resets.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!

Driek Desmet
24/09/2024

Entra & Identity, Intune & Endpoint, Purview & Compliance

Unlocking DUDE: A Guide to Dynamic User and Device Enumeration

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.

Driek Desmet
19/09/2024

Entra & Identity, Intune & Endpoint, Purview & Compliance

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.

Driek Desmet
05/09/2024

Entra & Identity

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.

Driek Desmet
28/08/2024