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Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a widespread account takeover (ATO) campaign that weaponizes the TeamFiltration penetration testing framework to infiltrate Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) accounts. The attackers have already targeted over 80,000 user accounts across hundreds of organizations worldwide. TeamFiltration is a cross-platform penetration testing tool designed to simulate post-exploitation activities in Office…

Microsoft Entra ID roles enable organizations of all sizes to secure resources by assigning permissions through predefined roles. This article provides an overview of Entra ID Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and a structured framework for administrators to implement RBAC effectively. What is Entra ID RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)? Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) Role-Based…

Microsoft is strengthening its digital sovereignty solutions across Europe, providing customers with greater control, enhanced privacy, and improved resilience. The initiative includes both public and private cloud offerings, specifically designed to meet the region’s complex regulatory and operational requirements. Addressing data privacy and EU regulations European companies and governments are increasingly worried that when their…

As AI agents become more autonomous and widespread, IT teams are advised to implement Guardian Agents to monitor, control, and align AI behavior with organizational goals. New research from Gartner suggests that Guardian Agents will account for 10-15% of the agentic AI market by 2030. Guardian agents are specialized agents designed to oversee and manage…

Microsoft has announced the integration of a new AI assistant into Azure Migrate Explore (AME), bringing intelligent automation to cloud migration planning. This new feature allows organizations to analyze infrastructure data more effectively, generate personalized recommendations faster, and deliver insights in a clearer, more impactful way. What is Azure Migrate Explore and why does it…

Microsoft has released a fix for an issue that left some Windows Server 2025 Domain Controllers unreachable after a reboot. This bug, which was caused by the April 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, disrupted domain connectivity and services, frustrating IT admins across affected environments. What caused the Windows Server 2025 connectivity issue? In April, Microsoft acknowledged…

Microsoft is strengthening identity protection by integrating Okta with its Defender for Identity solution, creating a more unified and proactive defense against identity-based threats. This integration enables security teams to detect and respond more quickly by leveraging Okta’s rich identity signals within Microsoft Defender for Identity. Microsoft Defender for Identity is a cloud-based security solution…

Learn how Microsoft Entra ID Groups (formerly Azure Active Directory Groups) work and their relationship to Entra ID Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). What is a Microsoft Entra ID group? There are two types of Entra ID group: – Entra ID Groups allow enterprises to manage and assign specific permissions to multiple users at once, simplifying…

Azure Arc Gateway is a hidden champion in your Azure Hybrid box of tricks. How to deploy Azure Arc Gateway There are several ways to deploy Azure Arc Gateway, including command-line interface (CLI) and PowerShell but the simplest way is using the Azure Portal. To complete the deployment, your account requires the following permissions. Let’s…

Microsoft has added new features to its Entra Conditional Access solution that make it easier for IT admins to plan, monitor, and optimize policy rollouts within their organizations. The updates include detailed policy reporting, a simulation API for safe testing, and stricter sign-in controls to help improve security and reduce configuration errors. Microsoft Entra Conditional…

Microsoft has released the June 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10 PCs. On the security front, the company has addressed over 60 vulnerabilities in Windows and Windows Components, Office, and other components. On the quality and experiences update front, Microsoft has fixed an issue that was previously preventing users from signing…

Microsoft is retiring its outdated one-time passcode (OTP) sharing method and replacing it with the more secure Microsoft Entra B2B Collaboration. According to the Microsoft 365 admin center, all previously shared links using OTP authentication will soon stop working. Microsoft Entra B2B Collaboration is a secure way for organizations to work with external partners by…