Date Loss Prevention (DLP) policies in Microsoft 365 form the backbone of data security in any organization. However, without regular auditing, even the best DLP policies may fall short. By regularly auditing DLP-detected messages, admins can ensure incidents are detected early, reducing the response time needed to address potential security…
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With the increasing complexity of digital data, effective Microsoft Purview eDiscovery solutions are essential for organizations to manage legal and compliance requirements. Microsoft is addressing this need by modernizing the eDiscovery experience in the new Purview portal. This new user-centric interface brings a host of improvements to eDiscovery, designed to streamline the…
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Managing mailbox delegations in Exchange Online is an essential task, especially when dealing with Full Access and Send As mailbox permissions. Granting Full Access mailbox permission allows users to read, write, and delete emails the same as the mailbox owner. These permissions are useful in various scenarios—whether it’s granting an…
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As an admin, you often find yourself managing a plethora of tasks, including user notifications, alerts, and email automation. While Outlook offers a user-friendly interface for sending emails, it will be challenging when it comes to sending emails in bulk. PowerShell can streamline these processes. With PowerShell, admins can send emails…
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Effective communication is vital for organizations of all sizes, and emails play a crucial role in that process. After a phishing attempt is discovered, an admin needs to investigate whether any employees received or interacted with the malicious email. Identifying users who are at risk allows the admin to take…
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Monitoring disabled users in Microsoft 365 is essential as their sign-ins get blocked for various reasons, such as unauthorized login attempts, risky sign-ins, or suspicious actions. Also, admins disable inactive accounts for security concerns or during offboarding practices. By reviewing these accounts, admins can take better decisions whether to re-enable the…
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Managing permissions in Exchange Online can be complex, especially when you need to grant or restrict access to certain features for different users. This is where Exchange Online role groups come into play. They allow you to assign specific permissions to different users, based on their roles and functions. This blog…
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As the volume of threats increases rapidly, staying aligned with the recommended practices is essential to enhance security effectively. As part of this, the multi-tenant PnP Management Shell Entra ID app was deleted on September 9, 2024, to improve application security. This change now requires admins to register their own…
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OneDrive is a cloud storage service primarily intended for personal use within the Microsoft 365 suite. The choice to permit or restrict OneDrive content from being shared with external users is ultimately up to each organization. However, misconfigurations can expose your data to potential risks. Therefore, it’s essential to clearly…
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Nowadays, many organizations are shifting towards group-based licensing to simplify Microsoft 365 license management and reduce redundancy. This approach assigns licenses to users automatically based on their membership in licensed groups, making it easier to manage large number of users. However, problems arise if a user is assigned the same…
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