25 Years as a Microsoft Certified Trainer: A Journey of Learning, Teaching, and Transformation

๐ŸŽ‰ Today, the 22nd of November, I celebrate 25 years as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) โ€“ a milestone that represents a quarter of a century dedicated to sharing knowledge, empowering IT professionals, and growing alongside the ever-changing world of technology.     Reflecting on the Journey When I first became an MCT back in…

Excited to announce that Iโ€™ll be speaking at Microsoft Sinergija 25!

This year, Iโ€™ll be delivering a session on Microsoft Copilot for Security, exploring how AI transforms the way security professionals detect, investigate, and respond to threats. Sinergija has always been one of the most inspiring Microsoft community events in the region, bringing together IT pros, decision-makers, and innovators who share the same passion for technology…

Microsoft Named a Leader in XDR by IDC MarketScape

Microsoft has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Software 2025. This recognition highlights Microsoftโ€™s comprehensive coverage across endpoints, identities, email, SaaS, cloud workloads, and data security โ€” delivering unified visibility and response that goes beyond fragmented tools. With AI-powered automation and built-in attack disruption, Defender XDR…

[VIDEO] The new Defender for Identity sensor explained

In this episode, we explore the new Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor. Senior Product Manager Mark Thomas discusses the new sensor, including updated requirements, how this next-gen design simplifies deployment and what’s next. Whether preparing for a fresh rollout or migrating from the classic version, this discussion offers valuable insights for security teams focused on…

Big updates just landed in Microsoft Security Copilot โ€“ and theyโ€™re a game changer for security teams

Highlights from the latest release:๐Ÿ”น Security Store โ€“ a marketplace for ready-to-use Copilot agents.๐Ÿ”น No-code agent creation โ€“ empower analysts to build automation without coding.๐Ÿ”น Deeper Sentinel integration โ€“ richer data, faster incident response.๐Ÿ”น Custom promptbooks โ€“ standardize and streamline SOC workflows. These updates bring more automation, consistency, and accessibility to SOC operations – helping…

[VIDEO] Defender for Endpoint: Customize settings for optimum performance

Tune in to gain insight from Microsoft MVP Ru Campbell as he shares Defender for Endpoint settings recommendations that can help you avoid common mistakes and misconceptions. From tailored configurations to different device and user personas, discover how to strike the right balance between security, productivity, and performance for your specific scenarios.  

Join the Security Copilot Deep Dive and AMA on October 13th 2025

In this session, weโ€™ll demystify Security Compute Units (SCUs) by unpacking what they are, how they function, and more! Security Compute Units (SCUs)ย are the required resource units that power Microsoft Security Copilot, ensuring dependable and consistent performance across both standalone and embedded product experiences within Microsoft Security. In this session, weโ€™ll demystify SCUs by unpacking:…

Automating Microsoft 365 Reporting with PowerShell & AdminDroid

I recently came across an excellent LinkedIn post by Kavya A., highlighting how PowerShell and AdminDroid can work together to simplify Microsoft 365 reporting. (Thank you, Kavya, for the inspiration!) This is the original Linkedin post (you can still find it here). “๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ+ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ๐’๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐’๐œ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐Œ๐ข๐œ๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ญ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ“ ๐€๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐‡๐š๐ฏ๐ž. Tired of hunting for…

Weโ€™re excited to announce CollabDays Greece 2025 โ€” coming to Greece for the very first time! ๐ŸŽ‰

Weโ€™re excited to announce CollabDays Greece 2025 โ€” coming to Greece for the very first time! ๐ŸŽ‰ CollabDays is a global series of community-driven events dedicated to Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Collaboration, and Modern Work. In 2025, Greece proudly joins the map, bringing together IT professionals, developers, business users, and community leaders to share knowledge,…