security standards

Borderless CS’s launch of IT Hardening Expert Services arrives at a moment when simple misconfigurations and unmaintained defaults are repeatedly exposed as the weakest links in enterprise security, and the firm is pitching a pragmatic, standards-aligned program to shrink attack surfaces across...

Ohio University’s yearlong pilot of Microsoft 365 Copilot delivered a pragmatic, measured verdict: the tool can help with routine drafting and information retrieval, especially for communication-heavy administrative work, but the headline productivity payoff is modest and highly role-dependent —...

A sweeping change in Battlefield 2042’s anti-cheat policy has set off a wave of confusion and urgency among PC gamers. With update v8.8.0, Secure Boot—a UEFI firmware feature typically reserved for thwarting malware at the bare-metal level—has become a non-negotiable prerequisite for anyone...

EA DICE has officially announced the system requirements for the upcoming Battlefield 6 Open Beta, scheduled to commence on August 7, 2025. This announcement provides players with a clear understanding of the hardware specifications needed to experience the game during its beta phase. Minimum...

Amid a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, the recent joint advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) shines a spotlight on the importance—and ongoing challenges—of cyber hygiene across America’s most vital...

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Microsoft has recently introduced significant networking enhancements to its Azure Local hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platform, formerly known as Azure Stack HCI. These updates aim to provide a more consistent and secure networking experience across both cloud and edge environments...

Microsoft’s latest moves in credential security are reshaping both the everyday user experience and the broader conversation around passwordless authentication. Nowhere is this transformation more evident than in the deepening integration of 1Password’s passkey capabilities directly within...

In a significant move to enhance cybersecurity measures and reduce associated insurance costs, Microsoft has partnered with Antigen Security to offer substantial savings on cyber liability insurance premiums. This collaboration enables organizations utilizing Microsoft 365 E3/E5 Security and...

On April 8, 2025, Microsoft plans to implement significant changes in the support and servicing model for its Windows operating system, a move that is likely to reverberate across enterprise environments, IT departments, and everyday users alike. This date marks the institution of the so-called...

Microsoft Teams is set to enhance its administrative capabilities with the introduction of rule-based controls for managing Microsoft 365-certified applications. This feature, identified as Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 485712, aims to bolster organizational security by providing administrators with...

The unveiling of Yealink’s latest wave of AI-powered communication and collaboration solutions marks a significant milestone not just for the company, but for the evolving landscape of global hybrid work. The “AI YOUR WORKSPACE” global launch event, held by Yealink and covered by Macau Business...

Microsoft is developing a specialized version of its AI assistant, Copilot, tailored for the United States Department of Defense (DoD), with availability anticipated no earlier than summer 2025. This initiative underscores the growing integration of artificial intelligence into national defense...

In a significant stride for both artificial intelligence adoption in government and secure cloud computing, Microsoft is preparing to deliver its much-hyped AI Copilot tool to the Pentagon by the summer of next year. The move marks a watershed moment: government agencies with the most sensitive...

Microsoft 365 Copilot, one of the flagship generative AI assistants deeply woven into the fabric of workplace productivity through the Office ecosystem, recently became the focal point of a security storm. The incident has underscored urgent and far-reaching questions for any business weighing...

As the clock ticks down toward October 2025, millions of Windows 10 users find themselves at a crucial crossroads, facing a blunt message from Microsoft: upgrade to Windows 11 or accept greater security risks. The end of support for an operating system that powered the world for nearly a decade...

For South African businesses grappling with the mounting pressures of a digital-first economy, the announcement of the BUI Cyber Security Warranty represents a significant step-change. As cyber threats escalate in complexity and consequence, many organisations are seeking more than just...

In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity against emerging quantum threats, Microsoft has integrated post-quantum cryptography (PQC) capabilities into Windows 11 and its SymCrypt library. This development is part of a broader strategy to future-proof encryption methods as quantum computing...

The ongoing proliferation of AI-powered SaaS applications and cloud-based agents is transforming how organizations manage data, automate workflows, and collaborate—and with these gains comes a swelling tide of new security concerns. A recent letter published by Pat Opet, Chief Information...

As artificial intelligence becomes inseparable from enterprise workflows, organizations handling sensitive payment data now face the steep challenge of balancing technological advancement with ever stricter regulatory demands. Nowhere is this tension more evident than in the race to align...