How to Reduce IT Attack Surfaces in AD, Hybrid, and Endpoints
Explore a 31-day series on reducing attack surfaces across Active Directory, Microsoft 365, hybrid environments, and endpoints.
September 30, 2025
Ever walked into the office and noticed people marked as “remote” are actually sitting right there? 😅 It’s a classic hybrid workplace moment, but now Microsoft Teams is stepping up to keep location info in sync with reality. Yes! Microsoft Teams will soon be able to automatically set users’ work…
Tired of having to DM someone just to get the permissions you need? 😩Yeah, we’ve all been there. Well, Microsoft heard us! There’s no need to download a copy or chase file owners for access anymore. Now, in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for the web, you can request higher permission levels…
Access Packages in Microsoft Entra are curated bundles of permissions, apps, and groups that users can request access to. In July 2025, Microsoft announced a significant update that admins should be aware of. Starting October 10, 2025, all access packages scoped to “Specific users and groups” will become visible to…
Microsoft Entra Private Access modernizes how users access private apps and resources 🔐. Now, it closes a long-standing gap by extending Zero Trust principles to on-premises environments. This breakthrough redefines hybrid security by finally enabling Conditional Access policies for on-premises applications that use Kerberos authentication with domain controllers. It delivers layered…
Tired of opening PowerShell every time just to update a conference room’s capacity from 8 to 10 people? 😅Those days of wrestling with PowerShell cmdlets for simple space updates are about to become a distant memory. That’s all about to change! Microsoft is rolling out the new Microsoft Places Management…
Day 1 of Microsoft’s Entra Suite camp set the stage with a strong focus on the growing need for unified Identity and Access Management (IAM) in the modern digital era. The session highlighted how the Microsoft Entra Suite is helping organizations move towards a Zero Trust model, while also driving…
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Discover why setting office IP trusted locations in Conditional Access can expose your Microsoft 365 environment to risks.
Block the creation of application client secrets in Microsoft Entra to reduce credential theft risks and strengthen app security.
Learn the differences between delegated and application permissions in Entra ID. Discover the best practices and risks of over-permissioning.
Learn how to create custom sensitive information types in Microsoft 365 to enhance DLP and protect your organization’s sensitive data.
Restrict OneDrive external sharing to security groups to and protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
Learn how to configure DSPM in Microsoft Purview to detect sensitive data and strengthen your organization’s security posture.
Learn how to export Entra ID enterprise apps and their permissions to secure M365 resources and streamline access management.
Learn how to block GenAI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and more using web content filtering in Microsoft Entra to prevent data leaks.
Learn how to set up a Conditional Access policies to protect Generative AI apps from unauthorized access and ensure secure AI usage.
Learn how to block risky AI apps on company-owned devices using Microsoft Intune app configuration policy to prevent AI-driven threats.
Learn how to prevent users from uploading sensitive data to ChatGPT and keep your organization’s information secure.