Azure AD suffered a major outage on Monday, March 15 2021 where authentication failures stopped Microsoft 365 users working. Apps which didn't need to authenticate keep on working while any which needed to prove its credentials ran into an immediate roadblock.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a feature of Office 365 E3 and E5 plans. Most DLP policies focus on matching sensitive information types created by Microsoft, like credit card numbers, but it is relatively easy to create a custom sensitive information type for use in DLP policies to detect information specific to your organization. In this example, we create a sensitive information type for Azure AD passwords and explore its use in Teams DLP policies.
Microsoft wants you to know that patching the four critical security flaws in Microsoft Exchange Server does not remediate existing compromised systems. Organizations need to patch, and then they need to investigate and, if compromised, stop the attack. Exchange Server Microsoft Certified Master and MVP Jeff Guillet, Microsoft Certified Solutions Master and MVP Michael Van Horenbeeck (a.k.a. Mr. Van Hybrid), Microsoft MVP Paul Robichaux, and CISSP and Quest Software solutions expert Bryan Patton answer questions during the panel discussion on March 12.
Microsoft recently announced that Azure AD Connect cloud sync had reached GA (general availability), adding another option for directory synchronization with Microsoft 365. This article provides a background on directory synchronization and why it is fundamental for your journey to the cloud. Then we will discuss the solutions and give you the information you need to pick the right solution. Let’s begin with some basics.
Microsoft's Exchange Server woes continued when the online copy of the Hybrid Configuration Wizard was hijacked and replaced by a text file. The problem is now fixed, but it underlines the need for vigilance in all parts of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Microsoft Ignite gets us excited for the future; but where do I go for expert advice for today's problems? The Experts Conference is just one of those places, offering practical advice that can be used immediately.
Microsoft announced at Ignite in March 2021 the coming availability of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Teams, starting with 1:1 Teams calls. Learn what this means to you and your users.
Last week it was reported that Microsoft would be moving away from UserVoice as a means to collect public feedback and votes. This has been a useful tool in applying pressure to Microsoft product teams and a place to direct end-users requesting key features. The loss is deafening quite literally.
The Hafnium attack on thousands of on-premises Exchange servers is a wake-up call for their administrators and the organizations using the email service. Ten years ago, it was a reasonable decision to stay on-premises. Five years ago, you could argue the same case and companies with bad network connectivity to the internet or specific security requirements were happy to stay on-premises. Now? In a world of increasing threat, staying on-premises looks a lot more risky. For most, it's time to move to the cloud.
Microsoft is closing down the UserVoice sites created to allow customers submit ideas and feedback about products. Some sites are already closed and others will close in the near future. There's no news about what the replacement platform will be or if Microsoft will be able to migrate existing content from UserVoice.
This week read or listen to find out about why it's time to patch your Exchange Servers; and learn about the new features announced this week at Microsoft Ignite that are rolling out now and will have the biggest impact. We talk Teams new features, and the a feature in AIP people have eagerly anticipating.
Two recent updates for Microsoft Teams and Office (Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise) allow you to self-select whether you want to use Beta (Insider), Current, Monthly and Bi-Annual features within the client, and toggle Teams Preview features. Find out how to switch this on for your copy of Office and Teams, and how as an admin you can enable this for your users.
