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Service accounts rarely attract much attention until a password change, server migration, or security issue breaks a workload. That’s why it’s worth choosing the right identity from the get-go because your decision affects not only security, but also the ongoing management of the service. Service Account vs User Account If you’re deciding which identity to…

A recent Windows security update is creating unexpected authentication problems for some organizations that use on-premises Active Directory. After installing the September 2026 security update KB5124008, certain domain-joined Windows 11 devices can lose their secure trust relationship with the domain, which prevents users from signing in with valid domain credentials. This issue affects Windows 11…

As organizations deploy more AI agents across different platforms, IT teams often lack a centralized way to track, secure, and manage them. Agents built in different environments can operate with varying permissions, data access levels, and compliance controls, making oversight more complex. Microsoft warns that this fragmented approach can increase the risk of security gaps,…

Organizations are increasingly deploying passkeys and phishing-resistant authentication to strengthen identity security. However, Microsoft Security Research has found that attackers are exploiting employees’ familiarity with these technologies by using passkey-themed social engineering campaigns to gain access to cloud accounts and sensitive corporate data. According to Microsoft, the attacks typically begin with phone calls, text messages,…

Organizations running Windows Server 2022 are approaching a critical milestone as the platform reaches the end of mainstream support on October 13, 2026. The operating system will continue receiving security updates under extended support until October 2031, but Microsoft will no longer provide the full range of mainstream support capabilities that many IT teams rely…

Cyberattacks are becoming a routine cost of doing business rather than an occasional crisis. According to the Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2026, nearly one-third of organizations experienced a cyberattack in the past year. Organizations that suffer cyber incidents lose an average of 32 hours of operational productivity per attack and face annual cyber-related costs of…

Organizations running VMware vCenter face growing risk from a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-59310) that ransomware operators are now actively exploiting. This flaw, which was patched by Broadcom in July, allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on vulnerable systems, which makes exposed vCenter deployments a high-value target. VMware vCenter is a centralized management platform…

Organizations are rushing to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot, but in doing so, many are discovering that their biggest challenge isn’t AI adoption but years of unmanaged SharePoint content, inactive sites, and excessive permissions. SharePoint Advanced Management aims to solve those issues before they become Copilot problems. What is SharePoint Advanced Management? SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM)…

Many organizations believe they have strong Microsoft 365 governance practices in place, but the data suggests otherwise. According to the State of M365 Governance Report 2026, most IT leaders are confident they know who can access sensitive information and trust their governance controls. However, that confidence often disguises significant issues such as excessive permissions, poorly…

Organizations that applied Microsoft’s September 2026 security updates are encountering a new problem in which Remote Desktop Services (RDS) can become unstable or stop working entirely on affected Windows Server systems. This issue can disrupt user access and force emergency troubleshooting for businesses that rely on remote administration, virtual desktops, and terminal services. According to…

The patch window is collapsing, and that means the old services model for patching is collapsing with it. What’s been missing from that news is how you’re supposed to change your service model to deal with this reality. For years, patching followed a familiar ritual: Patch Tuesday arrives, IT reviews the updates, a pilot group…

Many organizations considering a transition from Microsoft 365 face the challenge that migrating users, email, files, calendars, and other business data is often time-consuming and technically complex. Migration projects can slow deployments, increase administrative overhead, and create barriers for smaller organizations that may lack dedicated IT resources. To address this issue, Google Workspace has introduced…