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Before diving in, consider how this feature reshapes Azure Local deployments in real-world datacenters. Understanding Azure Local SAN support Azure Local SAN support (Storage Area Network) represents a significant shift in how customers can architect Azure Local environments. Today I want to dive deeper into the SAN support for Azure Local, as announced by Microsoft…

A security issue in the Azure API Management (APIM) Developer Portal allows attackers to create user accounts on any tenant. Microsoft has classified the behavior as “by design” despite its high-risk implications. Azure API Management (APIM) is a cloud-based service that enables organizations to publish, secure, monitor, and manage APIs at scale. It acts as…

Data-driven insights have become indispensable for business leaders, and many tools play a pivotal role in driving Microsoft 365 business growth by delivering enterprise-level analytics that transcend standard reporting templates. For IT professionals managing growing organizations, Microsoft 365 encompasses far more than a standard set of programs like Outlook, Excel and Word. It encompasses a…

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a critical flaw in Oracle’s Identity Manager that allows unauthenticated remote code execution. The CISA has ordered U.S. federal agencies to patch this actively exploited vulnerability within three weeks. The security vulnerability, which is tracked as CVE-2025-61757, is a remote code execution flaw in the Identity Manager tool for Oracle Fusion…

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…