Active Directory
How to Set Up an Account Lockout Policy in Active Directory
Learn how to set up Account Lockout Policy in Windows Active Directory to prevent password-guessing attacks on user accounts.
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Summary Microsoft introduces Unified Tenant Configuration Management (UTCM) APIs in Microsoft Graph, enabling admins to monitor and detect configuration drift across multiple Microsoft 365 workloads. This brings native tenant-wide drift monitoring for easier governance and improved compliance. As the Microsoft 365 ecosystem grows, keeping tenant settings aligned with the intended configuration becomes…
As a part of ongoing migration to Graph API, Microsoft has been rolling out updates step-by-step and Exchange Online is finally getting its moment. With the retirement of the legacy Reporting Web Services in Exchange Online, Microsoft is making ongoing efforts to improve message trace efficiency. To support this, Microsoft…
Summary Microsoft updates licensing to extend access to advanced capabilities in Teams and Places without requiring a Teams Premium license. This update removes exclusive barriers, giving organizations easier access to intelligent tools for managing workspaces and events without added licensing complexity. For years, Teams and Places have quietly grown into powerful…
Organizations are rapidly moving toward passwordless authentication using passkeys in Microsoft Entra ID. This approach replaces traditional passwords with cryptographic credentials bound to a user’s device, enabling sign-ins that are secure and seamless. This prevents common credential-based attacks such as phishing, password spraying, and brute-force attempts. Now, Microsoft is taking…
Microsoft has officially flipped the switch on a long-announced Intune security change, and some users are feeling it already. As of January 19, Microsoft Intune’s new Mobile Application Management (MAM) security enforcement blocks work apps that use outdated Intune SDK or wrapper versions. While Microsoft flagged this update a month ago in the Microsoft 365 admin center, now this…
As Microsoft Teams becomes a primary communication platform, attackers are increasingly exploiting external chats and group conversations as entry points into organizations. Sudden spikes in external communication often signal phishing, spam, or compromised tenants, but without proper visibility, these warning signs are easy to miss. Consider this scenario: an external…
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Learn how to defend against Microsoft hybrid identity attacks such as Entra Connect compromise, Pass-the-PRT, and more.
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Learn how to deploy honeypot accounts in Active Directory to observe password spray attacks and more malicious activity aimed at your domain.
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Learn how to detect AI interactions with a Purview Communication Compliance policy to safeguard against sensitive information disclosure.
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Learn how to export Entra ID enterprise apps and their permissions to secure M365 resources and streamline access management.
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Planned maintenance is coming to Viva Engage, temporarily restricting posting and edits while keeping the platform read-only for all users.
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Explore Microsoft’s new enhancements to Teams private channels, bringing expanded capacity and simplified compliance.
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