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How much security is ‘enough’ security? Looking at Microsoft 365 Defender vs. Azure Sentinel

How much security is 'enough' security? This is in fact a trick question, I just threw it in there to get your attention. When it comes to security, one can never be 'safe,' but only 'safer' (even with the most expensive of cybersecurity tools and talented, dedicated humans to back...
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Managed Services Providers Are Doing IT All Wrong

As a Microsoft MVP and frequent community contributor, I have been invited to participate as a “subject matter expert” in several groups and online communities. Since I also work for an IT Managed Services Provider, some of these invites have brought me into peer groups comprised of folks who own...
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Free Microsoft 365 Security Assessment Tool based on CIS Controls

Note: I have updated this workbook to reflect changes in v8 of the CIS Controls framework. Please see this post for more details. Update: I also offer a course on implementing the CIS Controls. Included with this course is an expanded assessment workbook (to include...
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Building your Security Practice with Microsoft Threat Protection and Azure Sentinel

I have some exciting news today. I have a new publication available covering Microsoft 365 E5 Security and Microsoft Threat Protection, with a bonus section at the end featuring Azure Sentinel (which is a separate product, not included with Microsoft 365). The document is available here...
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New Updates to the Office 365 Security Checklist and Guide, including Free eBook

With more years comes more wisdom (and more reader feedback helps)!As such, it was time to polish up the guide that kicked off this whole journey. This is a big update, and in a much more consumable format, I think. I am even renaming it to "The NEW Office...
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2020 Edition of the Recommended Conditional access policy design guide is available now

I just finished updating the Conditional access design guide, part of the Microsoft 365 Best practices checklists. The new updates reflect some carefully considered feedback from my clients (real-world scenarios), as well as some new additions and...
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Introducing the Windows 10 Business Secure Configuration Framework

Update March 2023: This publication has been updated significantly and renamed as well. It is now called The SMB Guide to Threat Defense and Microsoft Defender in Microsoft 365 Business Premium Plans. This guide describes implementation of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 as well as Microsoft Defender for Business, and...
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