Ⓜ️ Microsoft 365 & Enterprise
Microsoft is getting ready to speed up how sensitive email data is purged from Exchange Online. Its upcoming Priority Cleanup V2 targets the original version’s major flaws with faster deletions and a ...
In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss why developers are favoring Mac over Windows for building AI agents. The discussion also examines hardware advantages and the e...
Phishing emails no longer look like scams, and that’s the problem. Security researchers warn that AI-powered attacks have become so convincing that they now form the foundation of modern cybercrime, w...
Identity governance has rapidly evolved from a compliance checkbox into a cornerstone of modern Zero Trust security, especially as organizations adopt cloud-first architectures and AI-driven workflows...
Microsoft has moved quickly to fix a frustrating Bluetooth bug in Windows 11, rolling out an out-of-band hotpatch aimed at enterprise users. The update resolves a visibility issue that made connected ...
Microsoft has announced new Purview enhancements for Microsoft Fabric at FabCon Atlanta, aimed at making enterprise AI adoption more secure and controlled. The updates strengthen data protection, gove...
A newly surfaced Windows 11 bug is locking users out of their systems and blocking access to the critical C: drive on select Samsung devices. The company has issued official guidance for affected syst...
The Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) is an essential administrative tool that Windows admins can use to centrally configure and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs). GPMC is a Microsoft Management...
In hybrid enterprises, identity changes happen constantly: new accounts, role assignments, Conditional Access updates, and permission shifts across Active Directory, Entra ID, and other Microsoft plat...
Millions of Linux systems are now at risk after researchers discovered critical flaws in AppArmor, a security feature enabled by default across major distributions. These vulnerabilities (dubbed “Crac...
Microsoft has released an emergency Windows 11 update to fix remote code execution vulnerabilities affecting the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) management tool. The patch specificall...
Microsoft has postponed the rollout of the new Outlook for Windows for enterprise customers, giving organizations more time to plan their transition. The delay provides administrators with an addition...
In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss the recent expansion of Microsoft Copilot into healthcare and how they use LLMs for small code projects. The post First Ring Da...
Amazon WorkSpaces has introduced support for Microsoft’s Windows Server 2025. This update allows organizations to run cloud-based desktops using Microsoft’s newest server operating system. Windows Ser...
Microsoft is adding support for Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows to enhance security with phishing-resistant, passwordless access to Entra-protected cloud resources. The feature leverages Windows H...
Most executive believe that AI is already integrated into their everyday work, but new research suggests that confidence may be misplaced. A growing gap between what leaders think is happening and how...
Microsoft will enable hotpatch security updates by default in Windows Autopatch, starting with the May 2026 Windows security update. This change will apply to eligible devices managed through Microsof...
Microsoft has released the March 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for all supported versions of Windows 11. This month’s Patch Tuesday includes fixes for 84 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, SQL Server, A...
Microsoft has introduced a new “effective settings” experience in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. This capability helps administrators better understand which security configurations are currently en...
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new attack campaign that combines email bombing, Microsoft Teams impersonation, and Quick Assist–based social engineering to breach corporate systems. Once ...
Microsoft will soon add a new granular restore capability to its Microsoft 365 Backup service. The feature will enable administrators to search, browse, and restore specific files or folders from Shar...
In this article, I explain the principles, challenges, and consequences of Data Loss Prevention (DLP). What is Data Loss Prevention? Data Loss Prevention, or DLP as it is often referred to, is a set o...
Microsoft announced today a new series of updates coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot. The main changes include Copilot Work, expanded agentic experiences across Microsoft 365 apps, an improved Copilot Ch...
Microsoft is retiring SharePoint One-Time Passcodes (OTP) within SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business. The change will take effect across Microsoft 365 commercial and government environments, w...
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a high‑alert warning about a critical vulnerability in VMware Aria Operations. Attackers are actively exploiting it to gain unaut...
Security leaders have always had to manage “the next new thing.” The difference now is that the next new thing can take actions. We are entering a phase where the most dangerous failures w...
A new survey highlights how cloud storage has quietly evolved into a major financial pressure point for modern enterprises. As AI rapidly drives up data demand, the report finds hidden fees and operat...
Microsoft’s SharePoint is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month with the public preview of new agentic building capabilities, alongside a redesigned user experience and new content governance to...
Microsoft is enhancing enterprise patch management with the general availability of Windows Autopatch update readiness. The new capabilities deliver deeper visibility, proactive insights, and greater ...
Microsoft is preparing to introduce a new top-tier Microsoft 365 subscription (reportedly branded as Microsoft 365 E7) in the coming months. The enterprise-focused plan is expected to operate alongsid...
More than six in ten organizations admit their cyber resilience strategies are still too internally focused, which leaves them exposed to risks that originate beyond their own walls. As external threa...
Microsoft is taking a major leap in tightening cloud security with the public preview of user‑bound User Delegation (SAS). This new feature is designed to ensure that SAS tokens can only be used by a ...
Learning how to triage emails in Outlook effectively is becoming a core productivity skill. Inbox volume continues to rise, and traditional tools such as folders, rules, and flags only go so far. Micr...
Twenty-five years ago, SharePoint set out to help people share knowledge and work better together, a mission that today operates at extraordinary scale. The post SharePoint at 25: How Microsoft is put...
Microsoft Intune’s February release addresses persistent administrative pain points by eliminating risky workarounds and introducing stronger, policy-driven controls. The update adds multi-admin appro...
In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss the current rivalry between OpenAI and Anthropic, upcoming ARM chips for PCs from Nvidia and Mediatek, and more. The post First...
Cybercriminals are increasingly bypassing enterprise defenses by weaponizing routine OAuth consent prompts within Microsoft Entra ID. A new study from Red Canary shows how even trusted applications ca...
Microsoft has announced two new compact Cloud PC devices built specifically for Windows 365 customers, expanding its purpose-built hardware lineup for cloud-first computing. The new models build on th...
Microsoft has released the February 2026 security baseline update (v2602) for Windows Server 2025, introducing updated configuration standards for enterprise environments. The updated baseline strengt...
As software teams accelerate delivery in the AI era, security vulnerabilities are expanding at an even greater pace. The 2026 State of Software Security report reveals a sharp rise in high-risk flaws ...
Microsoft is urging Windows Server administrators to prepare for upcoming Secure Boot certificate expirations. The expiration of the original Secure Boot certificates that were introduced in 2011 will...
Hyperscalers like Microsoft, Google and Amazon Web Services must manage and maintain millions of servers and datacenter equipment. In this article, I look at why hyperscalers use AI and predictive mai...
Microsoft has broadened its Sovereign Cloud portfolio to enable governments and highly regulated industries to operate securely, even in completely disconnected environments. Azure Local and Microsoft...
SolarWinds’ Serv‑U 15.5.4 update fixes multiple high‑risk vulnerabilities that could have allowed attackers to gain full system control. The patches close critical security gaps that previously enable...
Microsoft has rolled out a new set of features and enhancements for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint this month. These updates expand its security, visibility, and management capabilities across enterp...
Microsoft Sovereign Cloud's expansion of capabilities includes Azure Local disconnected operations, Microsoft 365 Local disconnected, and Microsoft Foundry addition of large model and modern infrastru...