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In today’s cloud-driven workplace, data is constantly being created, shared, and stored across multiple platforms. Without a solid classification strategy, organizations risk losing control over their most sensitive information. Microsoft 365, through the Purview compliance portal, provides a set of powerful tools for discovering, labeling, and governing data across the environment. Here’s a breakdown of…

1. Overview and Context Zero-Hour Auto Purge (ZAP) is a post-delivery remediation mechanism built into Exchange Online Protection (EOP), enabling retroactive mitigation of malware, phishing, and spam threats after messages have entered cloud mailboxes. This functionality arises in response to two critical realities:   Evolving threat intelligence: New spam/malware signatures and heuristics are continuously updated,…

As of now, Microsoft is retiring its legacy Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) policies. Starting September 30, 2025, these older policies will no longer be configurable, prompting enterprises and IT admins to transition to the unified and far more flexible Authentication Methods Policy within Microsoft Entra ID. Why migrate? Migration Options: Automated…

The “Secure sensitive data with Microsoft Purview Ninja training scenarios” learning path offers intermediate-level guidance designed for administrators working with Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365. It consolidates information protection fundamentals and advanced data loss prevention strategies through five practical, real-world scenarios. Participants explore how to classify sensitive information, apply protection with sensitivity labels, enforce DLP policies…

Comprehensive Technical Procedures for Automation and Scripting Modern enterprise environments demand automation and repeatability in administrative tasks. Integrating a custom domain into Microsoft 365 via PowerShell is a crucial operation for identity management, branding, and hybrid infrastructure scenarios. With the deprecation of the legacy *MSOnline* and *AzureAD* modules, leveraging only the Microsoft Graph (*mg*) cmdlets…