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Among all, one of the most crucial tasks admins need to do is keeping tabs on failed login attempts in Microsoft 365. 💯Why? Because it might be a sneaky move by attackers trying to get into Microsoft 365 user accounts. Or maybe it’s just strict Conditional Access policies in Entra causing login issues in the…
Microsoft Entra Health (preview) helps you monitor the Microsoft Entra tenant health efficiently. It includes a report of Service Level Agreement (SLA) attainment and the ability to review sign-in reporting scenarios using scenario monitoring. In an organization, monitoring user sign-ins is crucial to identify suspicious logins and prevent unauthorized access. There are usually many additional checks…
MFA is a must, there is no doubt about it! 💯But what matters in MFA is its frequency. Like how everything beyond a certain limit is dangerous, over-MFA prompting can also affect users’ productivity. 😑 Even this unexpected over prompting might be the game of the attackers phishing via MFA. So, as an admin, it’s…
Workbooks in Entra ID are known for their versatile visual display of complex Entra ID sign-in and audit logs in an understandable way💯. So far, we have completely learned how to use Entra workbooks in Microsoft 365 and explored some of the open Workbook templates in the previous blog. 😎 Now, it’s time to step…
As we all know, Microsoft Entra ID empowers organizations with centralized identity and access management. However, amidst the convenience and efficiency it offers, Entra ID still carries the risk of human errors like accidental deletions, malicious attacks, etc. So, it becomes crucial for admins to learn the strategies for managing object deletions in Entra ID, ensuring…
For years, organizations using Microsoft 365 have surpassed the bulk email limits by using third-party solutions or on-premises servers. The reason? Using Exchange Online to send higher volumes of email often resulted in throttled user accounts, interrupting mail flow. Microsoft has made it clear that Exchange Online imposes outbound limits and is not designed for bulk emailing…
Microsoft report reveals that 4000 password attacks are happening every second (i.e., more than 300 million per day). How terrific!? Amidst all these attacks, going passwordless becomes a stronger solution. Ever imagined a world without passwords? Looks interesting, right? Thus, passwordless authentication is essential to prevent password attacks. Basically, there are four passwordless options integrated with Microsoft Entra…
Admins, on your checklist of must-dos, monitoring Microsoft 365 user activities, Entra ID sign-ins, and identity protection risk analysis top the charts. You might start by peeking into Microsoft 365 audit logs and sign-in data for improved identity and access management. But wait, here’s the twist! 🙄 ❌ Sorting through a heap of Microsoft 365 audit logs…
Traditionally, cybersecurity has focused on external threats like hackers, malware, and unseen dangers beyond digital defenses. However, internal threats can cause significant disruption to sensitive data and compromise security just as much as external attacks. So, organizations need to prioritize insider risks and address these often-underestimated ones. Here’s where the Insider Risk in Conditional Access policy comes…
According to Microsoft, 93% of organizations are concerned about insider risks, with around 25% breaches happening yearly. These figures are indeed alarming!🚨 Implementing robust data security measures like Data Loss Prevention, Conditional Access, sensitivity labels is crucial. However, finding the right balance between security and productivity can be challenging. While strict policies may enhance security, they…