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Microsoft has recently raised concerns about the increasing threat of a sophisticated attack method known as Kerberoasting. In response, the company has outlined the attack’s methodology, associated risks, and key strategies to help organizations defend against these cyber threats. What is Kerberoasting and how does it work? Kerberoasting is a cyberattack technique that compromises the…

Microsoft has issued a reminder that extended support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 will officially end on October 14, 2025. Following this date, users of these versions will no longer receive security patches, bug fixes, or technical assistance. Microsoft has warned that customers using Office 2016 and Office 2019 may expose themselves to security…

Identity solution provider HID has announced a new integration with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory). This new offering allows organizations to use their physical access cards as an additional multifactor authentication (MFA) method to access Entra ID as well as Microsoft 365 apps and services. Microsoft’s research has found that implementing multifactor authentication…

Microsoft has announced that it’s expanding support for passkeys in Windows 11. The company has updated the Windows 11 API to support third-party passkey authentication services, including 1Password and Bitwarden. Passkeys are a modern authentication method designed to replace traditional passwords with a more secure alternative. They use cryptographic keys stored securely on a user’s…

Microsoft will roll out a new update that will enable macOS users to open Edge links directly within the Microsoft Teams desktop app this month. This feature will require admins to designate Microsoft Edge as the default browser for Teams through policy configuration. Currently, Microsoft Teams users must reauthenticate links in their web browser, which…

In this article, I’m going to show you how to check  FSMO roles and which domain controllers (DC) hold the FSMO roles in Active Directory (AD). FSMO roles are assigned to specific domain controllers and are designed to prevent conflicts once data is replicated. You can also quickly transfer FSMO and seize FSMO roles using…

Microsoft is phasing out the legacy PPTP and L2TP VPN protocols in future Windows Server versions. The company is encouraging users to transition to more robust alternatives like SSTP and IKEv2, which offer stronger encryption and improved reliability. PPTP is an older Virtual Private Network (VPN) protocol that creates a secure tunnel for data transmission…

FSMO roles are a crucial piece in Active Directory functionality. Learn about their purpose, types, and how they work together in this guide. Windows Server Active Directory multi-master model A multi-master enabled database, such as Active Directory, provides the flexibility of allowing changes to occur at any domain controller (DC) in the enterprise, but it…

Google has launched a new file migration service in open beta, designed to simplify data transfers for its Workspace customers. This feature enables administrators to seamlessly migrate files from Microsoft OneDrive to Google Drive, supporting up to 100 users simultaneously. This new file migration service enables administrators to move all data (including files and folders)…

Personal Data Encryption (PDE) protects sensitive information from unauthorized access. Microsoft introduced the feature with Windows 11, version 22H2, but it hasn’t received a lot of fanfare. This article explains PDE, how it works, and why it might be needed in addition to BitLocker. What is Personal Data Encryption (PDE)? Personal Data Encryption (PDE) is…

Microsoft is planning to add support for Windows Defender Application Control for Business in Windows Server 2025. This security feature enables administrators to create a list of trusted applications and drivers that are allowed to run on devices within the organization. Microsoft has provided a set of default security policies for Windows Server 2025 that…

Microsoft is about to add a new calendar experience to its Teams desktop app, offering users the chance to opt-in starting this November. The new calendar will feature advanced tools for scheduling, meeting creation, and multitasking. “The new calendar in Teams combines rich productivity features and the latest innovations like Microsoft Copilot, to help users…