Practical Microsoft security, identity and governance insights
Practical Microsoft security, identity and governance insights
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 and how to prepare.
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 to secure your AI initiatives. Discover powerful tools, from data governance to threat protection, to safeguard your data and ensure compliance in 2025. Don’t let AI become a security wild west—learn how to innovate safely today.
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!
Discover how to implement Microsoft Defender for Cloud’s dedicated Defender for Servers plan to secure your server workloads across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. This guide explains why Defender for Cloud is the superior choice over Defender for Endpoint for server security, offering advanced threat detection, compliance monitoring, and streamlined management. Follow our step-by-step instructions to onboard servers, configure policies, and set up vulnerability assessments for both Windows and Linux systems, ensuring robust protection against evolving cyber threats.
In an era where sophisticated cyber threats and performance demands converge, Microsoft Defender Antivirus (MDAV) rises to the challenge with advanced hardware acceleration. By integrating Intel Threat Detection Technology (TDT), MDAV enhances endpoint protection while maintaining efficiency. Features like Accelerated Memory Scanning and Cryptojacking Detection offload resource-intensive tasks to the GPU, ensuring robust security without straining system resources.
Explore how to optimise these cutting-edge features using Microsoft Intune, from enabling Intel TDT and File Hash Computation to deploying best practices for consistent performance and protection. This guide is your roadmap to leveraging hardware-accelerated cybersecurity in a futuristic, secure IT environment.
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
Onboarding and offboarding employees manually can lead to errors, delays, and compliance risks. With Microsoft Entra Identity Governance, you can automate these processes in just 15 minutes—no scripting required. Discover how to streamline user lifecycle management, enhance security, and maintain compliance with Entra’s powerful workflows and customisable extensions. Perfect for organisations looking to save time, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
In today’s digital age, securing online accounts goes beyond just choosing a strong password. Frequent password changes, once seen as a key security measure, may actually do more harm than good. This blog explores the latest insights from NIST and Microsoft, highlighting why password policies should focus on long, complex passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA) instead of arbitrary resets. We’ll also dive into the future of security: passwordless authentication. Discover how businesses and individuals can embrace these modern practices to enhance security and reduce password fatigue.
Discover how Microsoft 365 Desired State Configuration (DSC) empowers IT professionals to automate, monitor, and maintain tenant configurations with ease. This blog dives into the benefits of DSC, including drift prevention and multi-tenant synchronization, while providing a step-by-step guide for deployment. Learn from real-life examples covering Exchange Online, Intune, and Entra, and explore additional resources to streamline your configuration management. Whether you're using DSC, Azure Runbooks, or Terraform, find the tools to optimize your automation strategy. Read on to master tenant management!
