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Intune & Endpoint

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.

Driek Desmet
21/08/2024

Intune & Endpoint

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.

Driek Desmet
21/08/2024

Entra & Identity, Microsoft Security

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.

Driek Desmet
19/08/2024

Intune & Endpoint

Understanding the Differences Between Intune Update Rings and Windows Autopatch

Managing Windows updates can be challenging, but choosing the right tool is crucial. This post explores the differences between Intune Update Rings and Intune Windows Autopatch, two powerful Microsoft solutions that cater to different IT management needs. Discover which option offers the best balance of control and automation for your organisation.

Driek Desmet
18/08/2024

Intune & Endpoint, Purview & Compliance

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

Driek Desmet
17/08/2024

NIS2 & Governance, Purview & Compliance

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.

Driek Desmet
10/08/2024