Microsoft Entra memberOf Retirement: What Admins Should Check Before Dynamic Groups Stop Updating
Microsoft Entra memberOf retirement affects dynamic groups, access policies and licensing. Check what must be replaced before 3 November 2026.
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Practical Microsoft security, identity and governance insights
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Practical Microsoft security, identity and governance insights
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Privacy Alert: OneDrive Photos Revives Windows Recall Concerns
TL;DR– OneDrive Photos can appear as part of the existing OneDrive installation and surface local images even when no Microsoft account is signed in.– After sign-in, AI search, OCR and optional facial grouping become available, introducing additional processing of photo…
Designing an Enterprise AI Data Protection Architecture for Microsoft 365
Can Microsoft Purview protect Azure OpenAI, AI agents and custom AI applications on its own? Explore where Purview ends, where Presidio begins, and how both complement each other in enterprise AI architectures
AI Governance in Microsoft 365: A Practical Operating Model
Most organisations have an AI policy. Very few have AI governance. This article turns the policy into a working operating model for Microsoft 365, mapping six governance layers to Purview, Entra and Compliance Manager, with a Copilot governance starting point, a maturity model, and an up to date view on the EU AI Act.
Microsoft Entra ID Account Recovery: The Missing Link in Passwordless Identity
Microsoft Entra ID Account Recovery introduces a new self-service recovery model built around verified identity proofing rather than traditional helpdesk resets. This article explores how the feature works, where it fits in a modern passwordless strategy, its architectural implications for Zero Trust environments, and why organisations should start evaluating it now despite its current preview limitations.
Microsoft Entra Backup and Recovery: A Practitioner’s Guide to What it Does and Does Not Solve
On 19 March 2026, Microsoft quietly released one of the most requested enterprise identity features to Public Preview: a native, platform-managed backup and point-in-time recovery capability for Entra ID tenant configuration. No big announcement, no Message Centre notification. Just a…
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.
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.
Automate Your Onboarding and Offboarding in 15 Minutes with Entra Identity Governance
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.
Strengthening Cloud Governance and Resilience with Microsoft
Effective cloud governance is critical in today’s digital landscape. Organisations must tackle risks, ensure compliance, and design resilient architectures to meet directives like NIS2. This guide outlines six essential steps to achieve robust cloud governance using Microsoft tools like Azure Service Health, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Azure Backup. From mitigating concentration risks to preparing exit strategies, learn how to enhance your governance framework and protect your operations.
