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At the Secure 2025 cybersecurity conference, Microsoft announced a range of updates for its Defender XDR platform, aiming to enhance threat detection and response. The first new AI-powered feature that the company highlighted today is the new Microsoft Security Copilot Phishing Triage Agent in the Defender Portal. According to Microsoft, 90 percent of the emails…

Microsoft has announced new AI-driven security updates to help organizations stay ahead of emerging threats in the AI era. These enhancements strengthen identity risk management, refine security policies, and fortify AI applications against evolving cyber risks. Microsoft’s recent research study has found that 84% of identity and network security leaders expect that employees will use…

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Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is changing the game for organizations looking to provide secure, flexible, and scalable remote work environments. With multi-session Windows 11 (AVD supports lots of Windows versions, actually), deep integration with Microsoft 365, and robust security options, AVD allows IT pros to manage virtual desktops with greater control and efficiency than ever…

This Week in IT, as Microsoft completes it EU data boundary project, Bert Hubert tells the Register that M365 is a geopolitical risk under Trump 2.0, admins get new Copilot feedback controls, and Microsoft introduces new Tenant Outbound Email Limits in Exchange Online. Links and resources Episode overview This Week in IT, Russell discusses concerns…

In an era dominated by data breaches and rising concerns over digital privacy, the Internet of Things (IoT) often gets a bad rap. Every smart thermostat, connected fridge, and wearable device adds another node in a sprawling network that seems more vulnerable than ever. Yet, beneath this web of perceived risks lies a surprising ally…

Microsoft has started testing a new Facebook-style Storyline news feed internally within Microsoft Teams. According to a new report from The Verge, this feature will allow users to share updates, post news, and engage with colleagues by liking and sharing content. “Storyline enables leaders to communicate directly with their organizations, delivering personalized updates to amplify,…

Microsoft has yet to release the final cumulative update (CU15) for Exchange Server 2019 due to technical issues. The company has outlined some of the reasons for the delay, but it has not provided a new expected release date for the update. In December, Microsoft announced plans to push the final cumulative update for Exchange…

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a set of on-premises tools and services that enable you to create, deploy, and manage printed, web, email and mobile reports from SQL Server databases. Let’s look at its evolution and capabilities in more detail. When SQL Server was first released it was a simple relational database but as…

Microsoft is about to add a new People administrator role in Microsoft Entra, allowing organizations to securely delegate people-related tasks. This update helps streamline user management while minimizing security risks associated with high-level admin roles. In Microsoft Entra ID, built-in roles offer pre-defined permissions for efficient access control, but they don’t always match common user…