About this tag
The department of defense tag covers Microsoft and cybersecurity developments connected to U.S. defense organizations. Recent coverage includes a planned Microsoft Teams setting for GCC High and Department of Defense tenants that would let presenters stop Teams from automatically switching their status to Do Not Disturb during screen sharing. The tag also features news about Cyber RAP, a 12-month paid apprenticeship launched by the DOD Office of the Chief Information Officer to build cybersecurity talent through aptitude-based recruitment. Together, these stories reflect practical collaboration changes for specialized Microsoft 365 environments and workforce initiatives relevant to federal IT, contractors, security teams, and aspiring cyber professionals.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Teams GCC High/DoD: Stop Auto Do Not Disturb During Sharing

    Microsoft is planning a Microsoft Teams setting for GCC High and Department of Defense tenants that will let users stop Teams from automatically switching their presence to Do Not Disturb when they begin presenting or screen sharing. The feature, listed as Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 567300, is...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Cyber RAP Applications Open: DOD Offers 12-Month Paid Apprenticeship

    The Department of Defense opened applications this week for Cyber RAP, a 12-month paid cyber apprenticeship run by the DOD Office of the Chief Information Officer, with USAJobs applications open through July 17 and the listed annual salary set at $22,584. The practical significance is larger...