Rabia Noureen

Amazon has announced the general availability of its AWS Verified Access service. The service enables IT admins to provide secure access to enterprise applications without using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). AWS Verified Access originally launched in public preview in November at AWS re:Invent 2022.The service allows customers to create, configure and manage a collection…

Microsoft has announced some new capabilities for its Azure Virtual Desktop service. The top requested feature should help organizations to enhance endpoint security, configuration, storage, and employee experience. Microsoft has introduced FSLogix profiles support for Azure AD-joined VMs in Azure Virtual Desktop. The feature lets users access file shares from Azure AD-joined VMs in order…

Apache Superset has released fixes to patch a security flaw in the default configuration that could lead to remote code execution. Tracked as CVE-2023-27524, the vulnerability allows threat actors to potentially steal sensitive data, harvest credentials, and then execute malicious code. Apache Superset is an open-source data exploration and virtualization solution. It enables users to…

Microsoft announced some new updates for its Microsoft Sentinel solution this week. The company has highlighted a new Workspace Manager feature, Hunts feature to identify security threats, and other improvements. Specifically, Microsoft Sentinel is getting a new Workspace Manager that enables IT admins to manage multiple Sentinel workspaces from a central workspace. The feature supports…

Microsoft has announced that its App Governance add-on will soon be a part of the Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps service. Starting on June 1, the feature will be available for all customers with an E5 Security/Microsoft 365 E5 or any other subscription at no additional cost. Microsoft highlighted that threat actors are increasingly targeting…

Microsoft has released the optional April 2023 security patches for Windows 11 versions 21H2 and 22H2. The optional updates (KB5025298 and KB5025305) address interoperability issues between Windows LAPS and legacy LAPS policies. Microsoft recently announced the native integration of Windows LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution) on Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2019. The…

Microsoft has started rolling out support for personal accounts in its Microsoft Loop app on mobile devices. Indeed, the company announced yesterday that the feature is now available in preview on iOS and Android. Microsoft officially launched its new Loop app in public preview in March this year. The app provides a real-time collaboration experience…

Microsoft is changing its Windows Server 2022 licensing policies to better compete with rivals. Earlier this month, the company quietly updated the Product Terms page with three major changes that should help organizations to reduce costs and drive cloud adoption (via The Register). Microsoft explained that customers no longer need a minimum of 16 core…

Microsoft has announced the public preview of its new Microsoft Defender for APIs solution. The new powerful tool enables organizations to improve the security and management of their “business-critical APIs.” Microsoft explained that Defender for APIs is available as part of its Microsoft Defender for Cloud service. It’s a security solution that protects cloud-native applications…

Google has released a new much-awaited feature for its Authenticator app on Android and iOS. The latest update allows users to sync their two-factor authentication codes (2FA) to Google accounts. Google launched its Authenticator app for mobile users back in 2010. It’s designed to help customers protect their online accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA). The…

Microsoft has introduced several new features to its Microsoft Intune admin center. The company highlighted that these updates should help IT admins boost security and improve Defender Firewall management. Microsoft announced that Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) Application ID tagging support is now available with Intune Firewall Rules policy. It enables customers to scope firewall…

Microsoft has decided to unbundle Microsoft Teams with its Office software. According to a report from the Financial Times, this move could potentially help to avoid an formal antitrust investigation by EU regulators. Slack lodged an anticompetition complaint against Microsoft with the European Commission (EC) back in July 2020. The company argued that Microsoft “illegally”…