Building a confidential workload on Azure: VMs, ACI and AKS

Choose the right Azure confidential computing model for VMs, ACI or AKS. Compare trust boundaries, deployment options and operational trade-offs.
Practical Microsoft security, identity and governance insights
Practical Microsoft security, identity and governance insights

Choose the right Azure confidential computing model for VMs, ACI or AKS. Compare trust boundaries, deployment options and operational trade-offs.

Confidential computing protects sensitive data while it is processed. Learn how TEEs, attestation and secure key release close the data-in-use gap.

Microsoft Entra ID Account Recovery explained with practical risks, governance impact and next steps for Microsoft security, identity and cloud teams.

Microsoft Entra Backup and Recovery explained with practical risks, governance impact and next steps for Microsoft security, identity and cloud teams.

Entra Tenant Governance explained with practical risks, governance impact and next steps for Microsoft security, identity and cloud teams.

Discover the game-changing 'Require Risk Remediation' control in Microsoft Entra Conditional Access. This preview feature simplifies risk management by handling both password and passwordless users in one policy, reducing complexity and misconfigurations. Get a step-by-step guide, real-world benefits, and pragmatic insights into its limitations for enhanced security.

Many organisations assume Microsoft Entra ID handles guest users securely by default—but it doesn't. In this post, we uncover the top 5 common mistakes in guest access management, from excessive directory visibility to perpetual access without lifecycle controls. Learn how to lock down your tenant with practical fixes, ensuring secure B2B collaboration without the risks.

Microsoft is phasing out One-Time Passcode (OTP) authentication for SharePoint Online and OneDrive external sharing, replacing it with Entra ID B2B Collaboration, effective July 1, 2025 (MC1089315). Legacy OTP links will stop working, requiring users to re-share content to restore access for external collaborators, who must also register for mandatory MFA. Prepare now by notifying users, updating documentation, auditing shared content, and ensuring Entra ID B2B settings are configured. This shift enhances security but demands proactive planning to avoid disruptions.

A critical flaw in Microsoft’s OneDrive File Picker could allow third-party apps to access files across Microsoft 365 tenants without user interaction. Learn what happened, the risks involved, and how your organisation can stay protected.

Microsoft’s new OneDrive feature, launching in May 2025, lets users sync personal accounts on work devices—a convenience that could spell trouble for businesses. This opens the door to data leaks and compliance risks. Our post dives into these security concerns and offers IT administrators practical solutions using Group Policies and Intune. Learn how to lock down personal syncing and protect your organization’s sensitive data—read on to stay ahead of the threat!