How can Admins Change the Default MFA Method for Microsoft 365 Users
Admins can change the default MFA method for Microsoft 365 users, effectively bolstering the security of users who rely on less secure MFA methods.
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Microsoft’s Network Data Security helps protect sensitive company data when people use AI tools, cloud apps, or websites outside of managed Microsoft 365 apps. It checks data in real time as it is being uploaded, pasted, or shared, and can block it if it breaks company rules. It works by combining Microsoft Purview’s data protection with Microsoft Entra’s network control to make sure sensitive information doesn’t accidentally leave the organization.
Microsoft recently introduced manual incident creation in preview for Defender to help security teams investigate threats beyond automated detections. Analysts can now instantly track, manage, and correlate user reported threats and other security findings, even when no alert is generated automatically.
Microsoft has introduced two new service plans named ‘Entra Conditional Access for Agents’ and ‘Entra ID Protection for Agents’ under Microsoft 365 Agent and E7 licenses. Starting in July 2026, organizations using agent security capabilities must ensure they have the required Microsoft 365 Agent or E7 licenses to continue accessing these features without disruption. This blog explains the licensing update, its impact on organizations, and the steps admins should take to ensure AI agents remain protected.
Starting September 7, 2026, Microsoft Entra ID will require explicitly registered authentication methods for Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) verification. This blog dives into the details of this security update and the critical actions admins must take to prepare.
Until now, organizations needed an Office 365 Extra File Storage add-on for additional SharePoint storage, which required fixed-capacity purchases that often led to unused costs. To address this, Microsoft has introduced a pay-as-you-go billing model for SharePoint storage in Microsoft 365. This allows organizations to pay only for the additional storage they consume beyond their included quota. In this blog, we’ll explore Microsoft’s pay-as-you-go SharePoint storage model and how it can help optimize costs.
The introduction of Device Soft Delete in Microsoft Entra ID (Public Preview) brings a much-needed recovery layer for device management. Instead of being permanently deleted, devices now move into a soft-deleted state, allowing admins a 30-day window to restore them when needed.
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