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Microsoft Entra ID is Retiring SMS & Voice Authentication for SSPR 

Entra ID is retiring Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication for self-service password reset, with a 50-day transition period for organizations. Admins must identify affected users and configure alternative recovery methods for SSPR to avoid password reset disruptions. 

5 days ago

How to Redirect SharePoint Site Creation Requests to an Approved Page 

SharePoint introduces a new site creation experience that allows admins to redirect users to a custom URL when they try to create a new site. The destination can be a request form, a third-party approval tool, or another page that fits the organization's process.

4 days ago

Conditional Access Policy Plans in Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft introduces Conditional Access policy plans in public preview to help admins configure shared targeting once and manage different security requirements more efficiently. They work alongside existing Conditional Access policies, which continue to be enforced as before.

2 weeks ago

Hero Link in SharePoint and OneDrive

Microsoft has introduced a new link-sharing experience for each file and folder in SharePoint and OneDrive with hero link. This persistent link reflects changes to sharing permissions, without requiring users to create and share new links for every access update.

2 weeks ago

Microsoft Retires Search-UnifiedAuditLog Cmdlet in Oct 2027

Microsoft is retiring the Search-UnifiedAuditLog PowerShell cmdlet on October 15, 2027. Learn what this change means and how to migrate your existing PowerShell scripts to the AuditLogQuery API with practical examples.

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How to Pause Notifications Temporarily in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams introduces a 'pause notifications' feature that lets users temporarily pause Teams notifications for a selected duration. Notifications resume automatically when the pause ends, while existing notification settings remain unchanged. Learn how to use this feature and check its rollout timeline.

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Microsoft Entra ID is Retiring SMS & Voice Authentication for SSPR 

Entra ID is retiring Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication for self-service password reset, with a 50-day transition period for organizations. Admins must identify affected users and configure alternative recovery methods for SSPR to avoid password reset disruptions. 

5 days ago

How to Redirect SharePoint Site Creation Requests to an Approved Page 

SharePoint introduces a new site creation experience that allows admins to redirect users to a custom URL when they try to create a new site. The destination can be a request form, a third-party approval tool, or another page that fits the organization's process.

4 days ago

Conditional Access Policy Plans in Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft introduces Conditional Access policy plans in public preview to help admins configure shared targeting once and manage different security requirements more efficiently. They work alongside existing Conditional Access policies, which continue to be enforced as before.

2 weeks ago

Hero Link in SharePoint and OneDrive

Microsoft has introduced a new link-sharing experience for each file and folder in SharePoint and OneDrive with hero link. This persistent link reflects changes to sharing permissions, without requiring users to create and share new links for every access update.

2 weeks ago

Microsoft Retires Search-UnifiedAuditLog Cmdlet in Oct 2027

Microsoft is retiring the Search-UnifiedAuditLog PowerShell cmdlet on October 15, 2027. Learn what this change means and how to migrate your existing PowerShell scripts to the AuditLogQuery API with practical examples.

3 weeks ago

How to Pause Notifications Temporarily in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams introduces a 'pause notifications' feature that lets users temporarily pause Teams notifications for a selected duration. Notifications resume automatically when the pause ends, while existing notification settings remain unchanged. Learn how to use this feature and check its rollout timeline.

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Cybersecurity Month Series: 2026 Edition ( 5 posts ) New
Explore a 31-day series of interactive challenges on phishing, identities, AI, and real-world attacks.
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Explore a 31-day series of advanced Microsoft 365 security strategies that foster zero-trust.
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Key Controls to Secure Microsoft Teams Meetings

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Users Can Now Temporarily Pause Notifications in Microsoft Teams
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How to Pause Notifications Temporarily in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams lets users temporarily pause notifications for a certain period. Learn how to pause and resume notifications automatically.

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Microsoft Enforces Conditional Access on Outlook Attachments with a Dedicated Entra Application
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Microsoft Enforces Conditional Access on Outlook Attachments with a Dedicated Entra Application

Enforce Conditional Access on Outlook attachments to block download, preview, and upload actions when requirements aren't met.

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Two Users Can Share Screens at Same Time in Teams Meetings
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Microsoft Teams Allows Two Users to Share Screens Simultaneously in Meetings

Microsoft Teams is allowing two users to share their screens simultaneously in meetings. Learn how it works and when it will roll out.

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External Messaging Limit in Microsoft Teams for MOERA Domains
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Microsoft Teams Limits External Chat for Default onmicrosoft.com Domains

Learn how Microsoft Teams’ new external messaging limit affects default onmicrosoft.com domains and what admins can do before the rollout.

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Microsoft Teams Introduces Communicator App for Targeted Announcements

Explore the new Communicator app in Microsoft Teams to send targeted announcements and track acknowledgment status.

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Exchange Online Now Supports Cross-Tenant Message Recall

Microsoft brings cross-tenant message recall to Exchange Online. Learn how it works to successfully recall emails sent to external tenants.

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Secure Workload Identities in Microsoft Entra ID Against Modern Attacks

Discover why attackers target workload identities and how to detect, remediate, and secure them in Microsoft Entra ID. 

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Unified Workflow Experience in SharePoint Online
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Unified Workflow Experience in SharePoint Online

Explore the unified workflow experience in SharePoint Online to create and manage Power Automate flows directly from lists and libraries.

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Integrate and Use Claude AI with Microsoft 365 Connector

Discover how to connect Claude AI to Microsoft 365 and access SharePoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive data securely from the chat.

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How to Configure Cross-Tenant Group Synchronization in Microsoft Entra ID

Learn how to configure cross-tenant group synchronization in Entra ID to automate group provisioning and improve multi-tenant collaboration.

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Cleanup Inactive Agent IDs with Lifecycle Workflows in Microsoft Entra

Learn how to cleanup inactive agent IDs in Microsoft Entra using default and custom Agent ID lifecycle policies to prevent identity sprawl. 

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Uncover hidden privilege risks in Active Directory nested groups. Explore common causes and best practices to fix those security risks.

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Retirement of Microsoft Entra MemberOf Rule Operator
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Microsoft Entra Retires the MemberOf Rule Operator for Dynamic Membership Rules

 Microsoft is retiring the memberOf rule operator in Entra. Use this PowerShell script to find affected configurations and plan your migration.

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Microsoft Adds External Email Tag Support to Outlook Inbox Rules
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Move External Emails to a Folder Using Outlook Inbox Rules

Microsoft adds external email tag support to help users move external emails to a folder using Outlook inbox rules.

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Microsoft Teams Complicates Link Opening in Mobile Browser

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Microsoft Introduces Exchange Online PowerShell Cmdlet to Change Meeting Organizer

 Discover more about the new Exchange Online PowerShell cmdlet that lets admins change meeting organizer without recreating meetings.

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Microsoft Deprecates Rc4 encryption for Windows authentication
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Explore why Microsoft deprecates RC4 encryption in Kerberos authentication and learn how to prepare for the upcoming AES enforcement.

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