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Microsoft has introduced a separate application configuration for Outlook attachment operations. It brings Conditional Access enforcement to attachment download, preview, and upload actions in Outlook. Users who don't meet your policy conditions are now blocked from attachment actions.
Microsoft introduces a new pay-as-you-go billing option for OneDrive Storage, where admins pay only for the storage users actually consume beyond their licensed quota. The feature is currently available in public preview for commercial tenants.
Starting in October 2026, Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management is doubling the auto-expanding archive limit for eligible Exchange Online mailboxes from 1.5 TB to 3 TB. The change requires no additional configuration for mailboxes that already use auto-expanding archiving.
Microsoft Teams is set to allow two separate users to share their screens simultaneously during a meeting. The feature is expected to roll out from November 2026.
Starting mid-September 2026, admins can automatically archive OneDrive and SharePoint files using Microsoft Purview retention policies. Archived files move to Microsoft 365 Archive and are excluded from Microsoft 365 Copilot indexing.
One of the most requested features in Microsoft Teams is rolling out now. I have waited years for this rollout, but before I get to the news, let’s start with the problem it solves. Most of us have done this more times than we can count. Some messages don’t need immediate attention, and some chat or channel messages…
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Explore 12 free Active Directory tools for management, security assessment, attack-path analysis, hardening, Group Policy, AD CS, DNS, etc.
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Learn how to create manual incidents and alerts in Microsoft Defender and investigate user reported threats beyond automated detections.
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Use custom account correlation rules in Microsoft Defender to link related identities and improve threat detection.
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Microsoft will require registered authentication methods for SSPR verification. Find unregistered users amd prepare for enforcement.
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Discover the free Microsoft 365 license cost optimization tool with 15+ actions to find hidden license costs, monthly savings, & cut costs.
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Discover how the Shadow AI page in Microsoft 365 helps you identify, monitor, and block unauthorized AI tools to reduce risk and secure usage.
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Discover best practices for Active Directory break glass accounts to ensure secure and reliable access during critical incidents.
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Block multi-tenant and consumer apps in Microsoft Entra using new sign-in audience restrictions in application policies.
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Learn how device-preferred credential logic replaces the most-recently-used logic in system-preferred MFA to deliver device-based, secure authentication.
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Explore Microsoft’s new Security Dashboard for AI in public preview to monitor AI assets, risks, and security posture in one place.
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Microsoft retires OneView and TrueTime in Outlook Web App by June 2026. Explore what this update means and how it affects users.
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Discover how to find the account lockout source in Active Directory to quickly pinpoint the cause and resolve recurring user lockouts.
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Enforce Conditional Access on Outlook attachments to block download, preview, and upload actions when requirements aren't met.
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Explore the new Communicator app in Microsoft Teams to send targeted announcements and track acknowledgment status.
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Explore how granular Microsoft Graph API permissions support least-privilege access and improve security and governance.
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Microsoft Teams Live Chat is retiring in October 2026. Learn about key retirement dates, impacted workflows, and steps to prepare for an alternative.
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Learn different ways to disable Print Spooler service on domain controllers and follow best practices to avoid PrintNightmare risk.
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Learn how to create, publish, apply, and automate retention labels to meet compliance and records management requirements.
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The Storm-2949 attack shows how hackers use different approaches until they gain full Microsoft 365 cloud access.
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Explore the new password Protection feature in Microsoft Defender and learn how to monitor and remediate password risks across providers.
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Microsoft Entra Tenant Governance helps manage and secure multiple Microsoft tenants, monitor configurations, govern shadow IT, and create new tenants with governance applied.
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Learn how to demote a domain controller in AD with pre-checks, graceful and forced demotion methods, metadata cleanup, and common fixes.
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Learn how Microsoft 365 Backup helps to restore individual file and folder in SharePoint and OneDrive directly from restore points.
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Learn how to implement the Active Directory tiered administration model to reduce credential exposure and prevent lateral movement attacks.
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