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Generative AI is driving rapid innovation, but a hidden risk is growing just as quickly. Shadow AI could expose nearly half of enterprises to severe compliance and security risks within the next five years. Gartner conducted a survey of 302 cybersecurity leaders from March to May 2025, which highlighted the growing concerns regarding the rise…

Non-compliant devices can bring work to a halt and overwhelm IT teams with avoidable issues. Microsoft’s latest update tackles this head-on with a new one-tap Resolve workflow that streamlines compliance remediation across Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender on iOS. Microsoft has added a new Resolve button to Microsoft 365 apps (like Teams or Outlook) on iOS…

Microsoft 365 Copilot compliance represents a significant challenge for organizations using generative AI capabilities directly in the Microsoft 365 suite. Before you deploy this powerful tool, you must meticulously prepare your organisational environment to ensure both robust security and adherence to compliance mandates. This preparation is not merely a technical exercise. It involves strategic considerations concerning your data,…

A critical flaw in Microsoft’s Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) servers has exposed enterprise networks to potential attackers, allowing them to gain full system control. Security researchers have discovered a sophisticated campaign leveraging this vulnerability to deploy the ShadowPad backdoor. How do attackers use the flaw to deploy ShadowPad? This security flaw (CVE-2025-59287) is a…

Microsoft is officially sunsetting WINS in Windows Server, the legacy name-resolution technology that powered early Windows networks. As Windows Server 2025 becomes its final release, organizations are urged to modernize with DNS-based solutions to improve security and performance. Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) is an older technology designed to resolve NetBIOS names to IP addresses…

Dell Technologies and Microsoft are redefining hybrid cloud with a new integration of Azure Local into Dell’s Private Cloud and PowerStore solutions. This new partnership offers organizations a simpler and more flexible way to integrate on-premises infrastructure with Azure-managed services. Azure Local is a Microsoft solution that brings core Azure services directly into on-premises environments….

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss AI agents coming to the Windows 11 taskbar and other new AI features Microsoft announced at its Ignite conference this week.

Nudge Security has secured $22.5 million in Series A funding as it takes aim at one of cybersecurity’s fastest-growing challenges, which is protecting today’s AI-enabled, SaaS-driven workforce. With rapid revenue growth, the Austin-based cybersecurity startup is enhancing how organizations protect their expanding digital ecosystems. In a press release, the Austin-based cybersecurity startup mentioned that this…

Microsoft has launched a REST-based “Admin API” in public preview this week. It’s designed to help organizations move away from Exchange Web Services (EWS), which will be deprecated next year. Microsoft plans to retire Exchange Web Services (EWS) from Exchange Online in October 2026. However, many organizations rely on EWS for certain administrative tasks. To…

Devolution is enhancing secure remote access management with the launch of its AI-powered Model Context Protocol (MCP) server in Remote Desktop Manager. This release allows administrators to streamline operations without compromising governance and exposing sensitive credentials. The MCP Server (Model Context Protocol Server) is a secure automation layer designed to connect AI assistants with Remote…

Microsoft has announced major updates for Microsoft Foundry. These new capabilities are designed to streamline the creation, deployment, and management of AI agents across enterprise environments by centralizing observability, security, and development workflows. First off, Microsoft has launched Foundry IQ in public preview, which is a managed knowledge system that lets AI agents access and…

Microsoft is modernizing identity management for the AI age with the public preview of Entra Agent ID. The capability offers organizations deeper visibility and full lifecycle oversight of AI agents to reduce risk and strengthen governance. Microsoft first announced the initial preview of its Entra Agent ID in May 2025. However, most companies didn’t realize…