Introducing the Phishing Triage Agent in Microsoft Defender: Empowering SOC Teams with AI

AI, Copilot for Security, Microsoft 365, MVP, Security

In today’s cybersecurity landscape, phishing remains a growing and pervasive force. Attackers employ increasingly sophisticated tactics, leveraging AI-generated emails that blend seamlessly into legitimate communications. This upsurge in threat sophistication has burdened security operations center (SOC) teams with constant alert fatigue—often sifting through thousands of user-reported emails just to find a handful of real threats.…

Unveiling a Hidden Gem: MSPortals.io

Azure, Copilot for Security, IT Consulting, Microsoft 365, MVP, Security

Ever felt trapped in the labyrinth of Microsoft’s portals? If you’ve ever worked with Microsoft technologies, you know the struggle: dozens of different admin centers, user portals, dashboards, and tools—each with its own unique web address. Remembering them all is nearly impossible, and hunting them down eats up valuable time. That’s where MSPortals.io comes in.…

Proactive Vulnerability Defense with Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management

Microsoft 365, MVP, Security

Introduction In today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats evolve by the minute, a reactive security posture is no longer sufficient. Organizations must adopt intelligent, proactive strategies to safeguard their endpoints — and that’s exactly what Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management brings to the table. Available as part of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2, this tool…

Detect Messages with Spam or Malware Using Zero-Hour Auto Purge (ZAP) in Exchange Online Protection — A Technical Deep Dive

Microsoft 365, MVP, Security

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,…

Course SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect – New Interactive Use Cases!

Microsoft 365, MVP, Security, Training

Microsoft now offers new interactive use cases for the Cybersecurity Course SC-100, and they are FREE! 🔗 Direct links to the interactive use cases:– Identity Data Security: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/case-study-identity-data-security/– Access Control Threat Resilience: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/case-study-access-control-threat-resilience/– Apps Data Protection: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/case-study-apps-data/– Endpoints Infrastructure Security: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/case-study-endpoints-infrastructure/ And don’t forget to check the Microsoft Official Courseware for SC-100 located here: https://learn.microsoft.com/el-gr/training/courses/sc-100t00?wt.mc_id=esi_m2l_content_wwl#study-guide

Embracing Modern Security: Why and How to Migrate Legacy MFA and SSPR to Authentication Methods Policy in Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft 365, MVP, Security

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…

Think Before You Click(Fix): How Attackers Trick Us with the “ClickFix” Technique

Copilot for Security, Microsoft 365, MVP, Security

The internet can feel like a minefield—just one misstep, one careless click, and suddenly you’re handing over access to malware, stolen data, or worse. One of the more clever and dangerous tricks making the rounds lately is called ClickFix. It’s a social engineering method that looks innocuous, but packs a nasty punch.   What is…

Take a look at this Microsoft Purview Ninja Training!

Microsoft 365, MVP, Security

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…

Microsoft Zero Trust Workshop: What It Is and How It Works

Copilot for Security, Microsoft 365, MVP, Security

Microsoft Zero Trust Workshop: What It Is and How It Works In today’s cybersecurity landscape—marked by increasing complexity, hybrid environments, and sophisticated threats—organizations need a clear, actionable framework for robust security. Enter the Microsoft Zero Trust Workshop, a self-service, technically guided toolkit designed to help customers and partners adopt and operationalize Zero Trust principles across…

Deep Dive into Live Response in Microsoft Defender XDR

Microsoft 365, MVP, Security

Microsoft Defender XDR has evolved into a powerful, unified platform for detecting, investigating, and responding to modern cyber threats. One of the most critical capabilities it provides to security analysts is Live Response. This feature empowers defenders to establish a secure, interactive session with endpoints or servers under investigation, enabling immediate collection of forensic data…