Shared and resource mailboxes in Microsoft 365 are designed for collaboration, not for direct sign-ins. However, if sign-in remains enabled, attackers could exploit these accounts to bypass security policies, send unauthorized emails, or access confidential data—posing a serious compliance and security risk. As an admin, you must properly secure these…
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When signing into any product or service using your personal Microsoft account in a web browser, you’ll likely notice the “Keep me signed in” option. It lets you skip re-entering your credentials for every new browser session. But hold on to your seats: Starting February 2025, Microsoft is flipping the…
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Email is a critical part of business communication, but an unfiltered email flow can expose users to risks like spam, phishing, malware, etc. To enhance security, Microsoft 365 allows you to configure message delivery restrictions. By controlling who can send emails to your organization, you can ensure that only trusted…
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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, security is paramount and multifactor authentication (MFA) stands as a critical line of defense in protecting sensitive information within Microsoft 365 environments. As organizations increasingly adopt to configure MFA, it becomes essential for administrators to monitor the authentication methods registered by users. Understanding the types of MFA methods in…
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Tracking user activities in your organization’s Microsoft 365 environment isn’t just about security and compliance—it’s about staying one step ahead of potential threats. As an IT administrator, staying vigilant means regularly monitoring user sign-ins. Understanding Entra ID sign-in logs is crucial; they provide detailed insights into who accesses what and…
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Have you ever felt like managing multi-factor authentication (MFA) is more of a hurdle than a security measure? 😕 Constant MFA issues can be frustrating! Here are some common MFA issues; as you read, consider how you might address these challenges. Users face frequent prompts even with low-risk apps, causing…
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Microsoft 365 security requires constant monitoring from admins in every aspect to protect their organization’s data. A minor loophole can lead to significant data loss and impacts security. As part of strengthening device protection, admins configure security settings like mobile device mailbox policies to control features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more…
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Keeping track of guest user activity in your Microsoft 365 tenant is essential for security and access management. Knowing the last time a guest user logged in helps identify inactive accounts and potential security risks. While Microsoft 365 doesn’t offer a direct way to export guest users’ last login times,…
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Living in an era where cyberattacks happen every second, admins should configure Microsoft 365 tenants with crucial security settings. But here’s the thing: merely configuring the security settings in Microsoft 365 is not enough; it’s about how you effectively monitor the security configurations. Mistakes may happen and sometimes users/admins inadvertently make…
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