Practical Protection: Sign-In Marking
Microsoft reported yet another nation-state attack, code-named Peach Sandstorm. In this blog, we discuss the threat actor and provide steps to defend against similar attacks.
September 18, 2024
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Group Writeback with Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync
Microsoft recently stopped supporting Microsoft Entra Connect and introduced its successor, Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync. This blog reviews how to set up and configure Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync, with helpful tips along the way.
September 16, 2024
Checklist for Terminating Employees with Microsoft 365 Accounts
Terminating employees is never fun, but it does happen. And when it happens, you need to know the necessary steps for removing their access. This blog serves as a checklist for removing employees with Microsoft 365 Accounts,
September 9, 2024
Practical Sentinel: Adding Networking Data to Microsoft Sentinel
Are you looking to ingest your data into Sentinel? In this episode of Practical Sentinel, we review use cases and tips for ingesting networking data into Sentinel.
July 15, 2024
Leveling Up Privileged Identity Management with Approvals
In this blog, Brandon Colley reviews how to use PIM approvals to create a workflow that could stop attackers in their tracks, even if they have already compromised credentials.
May 15, 2024
Exchange Server Roadmap, New MS AI model on the way & Entra ID MFA: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E19
On this week's episode, Paul and Steve cover several major Microsoft announcements impacting the future of AI, Exchange Server, and identity solutions.
May 14, 2024
Practical Protection: Understanding Entra ID and Passkeys
This Episode of Practical Protection is all about Passkeys, how they are different from other credential types, and how they could put an end to phishing.
May 7, 2024
Microsoft on Protecting Identity – The Core of Your Digital Ecosystem: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E18
On this week's episode of the Practical 365 podcast, Steve, Rich, and Paul are joined by Alex Weinert, Director of Identity Security at Microsoft, to discuss the critical topic of identity threat detection and response (ITDR).
May 3, 2024
Copilot gets more Data Controls, and MVP Jon Jarvis joins to Discuss: Should you Manage all Your Devices with Intune?: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E15
On Season 4, Episode 15 it's a trio of MVPs, as Steve and Paul are joined by UK MVP Jon Jarvis to discuss Intune & the criticality of making sure you onboard devices. And a show wouldn't be complete with an mention of AI! We discuss a new feature that helps you restrict what Copilot can search and use from your SharePoint sites.
March 15, 2024
The Critical Need for Integrating Devices with Intune
In this blog, Jon Jarvis reviews the importance of integrating devices with Intune, and the risks that can arise from poorly managed devices.
February 21, 2024
Entra ID Multifactor Authentication Reaches 38% of All User Accounts
In a February 12, 2024 tweet, Microsoft revealed that the percentage of Entra ID multifactor authentication by user accounts has reached 38%. In this article, we show how to use sign-in records to figure out if people use MFA and calculate the percentage of user accounts protected by MFA in a tenant.
February 19, 2024
Practical Protection: Should You Allow User Application Consent?
User consent is a great example of the tension between improved security and user convenience. Users want to be able to consent to applications without requiring the help of IT, which also allows the potential for a breach. In this blog, Paul reviews your options to solving the user consent problem.
February 16, 2024