Microsoft Teams is a core collaboration platform in Microsoft 365, hosting chats, meetings, files, and external collaboration across the organization. For administrators, understanding how Teams is being used is critical not just for operational visibility, but also for security and governance. Admins are often expected to know which teams are…
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Summary: When reviewing a risky application, admins must decide whether to temporarily block access to the app or disable it across all tenants. This post outlines two ways to block user access (deactivation and disable user sign-ins to apps), with step-by-step actions and bulk operations. It explains the differences between…
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External collaboration in Microsoft Teams is essential but managing it is often where the real headache begins. Until now, key controls like external and guest access and B2B collaboration were scattered across multiple pages in Entra and Teams admin center. 😓 So, when a client can’t access a Teams channel,…
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If you work with SharePoint Online long enough, you quickly realize that creating a site is the easy part. The real challenge begins after the site is live, when content needs to stay relevant, and constantly updated. Users ask for announcements on the homepage; HR needs policy updates, holiday lists; executives expect key documents like guidelines, or…
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Microsoft 365 users are frequently targeted by attacks such as anonymous IP sign-ins, unfamiliar sign-in properties, and password compromise. When such activity is detected, users are flagged as risky. Admins can review and take actions like risk remediation, dismissal, confirm compromise, or block the account. To streamline risk remediation, Microsoft introduced the Require risk remediation option in Conditional…
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As we move into 2026, it’s the perfect time to look back at the Microsoft 365 admin blogs that created the most impact over the past year. This curated roundup brings together a diverse range of topics, from key Microsoft 365 security updates to in-depth explorations of newly released features. …
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Employees often access work apps like Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint from their personal laptops, phones, and tablets. While this improves productivity, it also raises a critical question: How can you trust personal devices with organizational data? Without proper visibility and control, unmanaged BYOD access can quickly become a security risk.…
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Microsoft 365 retention policies and eDiscovery holds are critical for compliance and regulatory requirements. They ensure that organizational data remains protected, preserved, and auditable for the required duration. However, in certain situations, such as security incidents, privacy obligations, or accidental data exposure, admins must permanently remove specific content without waiting for retention periods to expire. In such…
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Managing organizational data at scale requires a balance between automation and control. While auto-apply retention labels in Microsoft 365 help administrators efficiently classify and manage large volumes of SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange Online content, they also introduce risk when deletion is automated. A retention label with a delete action can…
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Imagine a Microsoft 365 user approves an OAuth consent requested from a malicious third-party application that appears legitimate. No credentials are compromised, MFA is not bypassed, and no security alerts are triggered. For admins, the environment remains compliant and secure. However, the consent given to the malicious app has persistent access to M365 resources, such as mailboxes,…
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