14Apr2019
11Apr2019
The evolution of small business networks
I believe there are only three basic types of networks alive in the small and mid-sized business market today.* Legacy, Hybrid and Modern. Now the labeling on these categories is purposeful--the language represents a progression in time, but it is important to remember that there still exist "legacy" environments, just...
01Apr2019
Still Considering Office 365 E3? Think again.
I have a previous article on this topic, but the Microsoft 365 Business SKU seems to be getting new features left and right all the time. Recently we had the addition of
28Mar2019
Give extra Consideration before implementing WIP (Windows 10 App protection policies)
In Microsoft 365 plans it is possible to configure application protection policies for Android, iOS and Windows 10, right from the 365 Admin center under Devices > Policies. Once built, these correspond to policies that you can find within the Intune / Device management portal under Client apps > App...
11Mar2019
Super-charging security on non-Microsoft 365 E5 plans
This article was updated in April of 2020 Microsoft 365 E5 is the Cadillac of plans. Basically every product in the 365 universe is bundled into this level subscription, and that includes a ton related to security. Recently, Microsoft
07Mar2019
Add-ons that are NOT compatible with Microsoft 365 Business (yet)
Update 3/9/2019: I had to update this article. I am moving some former content on Identity & Threat Protection to its own article, and expanding on it there. Microsoft 365 Business is a fantastic value, and contains most of what we would like to see in a small business subscription. However,...
05Mar2019
Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection Plan 2
Recently, Microsoft changed up some of the SKU's relating to security & compliance out in the Microsoft/Office 365 universe. As part of these announcements, they renamed Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) to Office 365 ATP Plan 1....
01Mar2019
Limiting privilege in Microsoft 365 Business
One of the most important things you can do for boosting your security posture on any technology platform (Microsoft or otherwise), is limiting administrative privilege. We have long known that any given user should really only have enough access to do their jobs, and nothing more. Now in the Enterprise subscriptions...
21Feb2019
What are the benefits of using Autopilot in Microsoft 365? And, how to configure it.
Autopilot is a "low touch" or "no touch" deployment method that can be leveraged by IT departments to enable self-service computer deployments. Users can basically pick up a new Windows 10 device, sign in, and have all of their applications and data come to them (no profile migration, etc. required). But...
18Feb2019