Tag: Security Best Practices
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Entra Tenant Governance: How It Works in Practice
Entra Tenant Governance extends UTCM into a multi-tenant governance model, adding tenant discovery, governance relationships and policy templates on top of Microsoft’s native monitoring and snapshot engine. This post breaks down how it works mechanically, what each licensing tier unlocks, where the control-plane risks sit, and when native governance makes sense versus third-party tooling.
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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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Exploring Conditional Access Bypasses in Microsoft Entra ID
Conditional Access is the backbone of Zero Trust in Microsoft Entra ID, yet real world attacks increasingly demonstrate how it can be bypassed. From device and token abuse to built in exclusions and misunderstood session controls, attackers exploit gaps that many organisations assume are protected. Triggered by Microsoft’s upcoming change in February 2026, where session…
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Require Risk Remediation: The Game-Changer for Conditional Access Policies
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.
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Is Your Guest Access in Entra Putting Your Organisation at Risk?
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.
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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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Microsoft Dumps OTP Authentication for SharePoint Online Sharing with Entra ID B2B
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…
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OneDrive File Picker Vulnerability: What You Need to Know
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.
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New Outlook Feature: Managing Shared Mailboxes as Accounts
Microsoft is enhancing shared mailbox management in Outlook for Windows, rolling out from May to August 2025. Users with Full Access can now add shared mailboxes as accounts to manage settings like Rules and Signatures directly. No admin action is needed, but preparation can ensure a smooth transition. Learn how this update impacts your organization…
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AI Governance in 2025: Protecting Against Data Exfiltration
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms industries with unparalleled innovation, it also brings serious security risks like data leaks and malicious attacks. A staggering 57% of organisations report rising AI-related incidents, yet 60% lack basic controls. This blog explores the top AI threats, including data exfiltration and malicious prompt injection, and outlines a Zero Trust framework…