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Windows file sharing allows any Windows PC to host a file share, making files available to other computers on the same network. Better still, files located within the shared folder are not solely accessible to Windows devices. Apple devices running MacOS can also access the shared folder, as can Linux devices, so long as those…

Microsoft Sentinel is raising the bar for secure collaboration by adding support for Unified RBAC and row-level access controls. The update enables multiple teams to operate within a shared environment while maintaining strict governance, granular visibility, and streamlined management. “This new capability, available April 1st, extends the Microsoft Defender Unified RBAC model to Sentinel, enabling…

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued a new alert urging organizations to harden their endpoint management systems after a recent cyberattack on Stryker exposed critical security gaps. The advisory highlights how weaknesses in administrative controls can be exploited to carry out large-scale disruptions without deploying traditional malware. According to CISA, the attack began…

Microsoft is getting ready to speed up how sensitive email data is purged from Exchange Online. Its upcoming Priority Cleanup V2 targets the original version’s major flaws with faster deletions and a much more streamlined administrative experience. Priority Cleanup is a Microsoft Purview feature that allows authorized administrators to permanently delete specific email content from…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss why developers are favoring Mac over Windows for building AI agents. The discussion also examines hardware advantages and the ease of setting up new technology.

Phishing emails no longer look like scams, and that’s the problem. Security researchers warn that AI-powered attacks have become so convincing that they now form the foundation of modern cybercrime, with even worse tactics expected in 2026. According to Kaseya’s latest email security research, attackers shifted in 2025 from occasionally using AI to relying on…

Identity governance has rapidly evolved from a compliance checkbox into a cornerstone of modern Zero Trust security, especially as organizations adopt cloud-first architectures and AI-driven workflows. I recently sat down with Ramiro Calderon, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft; Jef Kazimer, Principal Product Manager on the Microsoft Security Entra Identity Platform; and Tee Earls, Product Area…

Microsoft has moved quickly to fix a frustrating Bluetooth bug in Windows 11, rolling out an out-of-band hotpatch aimed at enterprise users. The update resolves a visibility issue that made connected devices seemingly disappear from Settings. According to Microsoft, the latest update fixes a problem that prevented Bluetooth devices from appearing on the Bluetooth &…

Microsoft has announced new Purview enhancements for Microsoft Fabric at FabCon Atlanta, aimed at making enterprise AI adoption more secure and controlled. The updates strengthen data protection, governance, and quality, and help organizations scale AI initiatives without increasing risk across their data estates. Microsoft Fabric is an all‑in‑one data and analytics platform that brings together…

A newly surfaced Windows 11 bug is locking users out of their systems and blocking access to the critical C: drive on select Samsung devices. The company has issued official guidance for affected systems running Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. According to Microsoft, users are encountering a “C:\ is not accessible – Access denied”…

The Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) is an essential administrative tool that Windows admins can use to centrally configure and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs). GPMC is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in used by administrators to centrally create, manage, and deploy GPOs in Active Directory. Accessing the Group Policy Management Console There are several…

In hybrid enterprises, identity changes happen constantly: new accounts, role assignments, Conditional Access updates, and permission shifts across Active Directory, Entra ID, and other Microsoft platforms. Many changes are routine, automated, or distributed across teams, which means they can occur without clear visibility or timely review, especially when organizations rely on free Microsoft identity tools…