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Microsoft has introduced role-based access control (RBAC) support for applications in Exchange Online. The new security feature brings a new set of “resource-scoped permissions” to help organizations better protect access to email, contacts, and calendar data. The role-based access control model was first introduced in Exchange 2010 and it is used in Exchange Server and…

Microsoft relaunched its Syntex service with a broad set of AI-powered tools to automate content creation, indexing, and discovery at Ignite 2022. The company also plans to introduce a Pay-as-You-Go (PAYG) backup and restore service for Exchange, OneDrive, and SharePoint as part of its Syntex suite. With this release, Microsoft Syntex will enable users to…

The just-released Windows 11 2022 Update is bringing several new security features to the OS. The first major update for Windows 11 brings a new Smart App Control feature that lets users automatically block potentially dangerous apps from running on Windows 11 PCs. “This feature creates an AI model using intelligence, based on the 43…

Microsoft has released a new Network HUD feature that allows IT administrators to identify and mitigate networking issues in Azure Stack HCI. The latest update is available for enterprise customers running Azure Stack HCI versions 21H2 and 22H2. The Network HUD feature can proactively detect and prevent operational networking issues that cause stability issues and…

Microsoft has recently announced that Azure Active Directory authentication support is generally available for organizations using Windows Admin Center in the Azure management console. This feature is designed to make it easier for customers to manage their domain and non-domain joined server infrastructure. Last year, Microsoft announced that Windows Admin Center can now help IT…

Microsoft has just published a roundup of new features added to its Teams collaboration service in November 2022. The list of recent updates includes scheduled messages, instant polls, new Teams devices, and management features. Here’s what you need to know: Scheduled messages First up, Microsoft introduced a new chat feature that allows desktop and mobile…

Microsoft has released a new optional patch (KB5020044) for Windows 11 version 22H2. The latest release brings some new features and improvements for Windows 11 users, such as Windows Spotlight theme integration and updates for OneDrive storage in the Settings app. For starters, Microsoft has introduced a new mobile device management (MDM) policy to manage…

Microsoft has released a new update for its Microsoft Defender vulnerability management service. The latest release enables IT admins to assess the firmware security of client devices in their organization. Microsoft Defender vulnerability management was launched back in May this year. It’s a built-in module in Defender for Endpoint that can discover vulnerabilities and misconfigurations…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Entra Workload Identities service. The new solution is designed to manage identity and access for software workloads and Certificate-based Authentication. A workload identity is an identity that allows an application or service principles to access other services and resources. However, it’s a bit challenging to secure workload…

Microsoft has partnered with Corelight to add a new Zeek integration to its Defender for Endpoint solution. The new integration helps to reduce the time required to detect sophisticated network-based threats in enterprise environments. Zeek is an open-source tool that monitors network traffic packets to detect malicious activity within a network. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint…