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managed service providers
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Managed service providers (MSPs) face a persistent challenge in Microsoft 365 environments: configuration drift, where security settings gradually deviate from baseline over time. This subtle erosion, often caused by routine operational changes, can leave tenants vulnerable to attackers who exploit overlooked exceptions. MSPs must implement continuous monitoring and centralized review to maintain security posture. The topic is relevant for IT professionals managing multi-tenant environments, emphasizing proactive oversight to prevent silent security degradation.
Newcastle-based managed service provider Atom has added a second Microsoft Solutions Partner designation, according to a July 14 report by Newcastle Magazine. The company says the accreditation expands a Microsoft relationship that began with Silver Partner status in 2021, shortly after Atom was...
Acronis on July 7, 2026, introduced Entra ID Backup for managed service providers, extending its Microsoft 365 protection portfolio beyond Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams into Microsoft Entra ID identities, access policies, roles, applications, devices and selected Intune...
Barracuda has launched Barracuda Integrated Email Protection for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace environments in June 2026, positioning the cloud service as an AI-driven layer that detects, explains, and removes email threats before and after they reach user inboxes. The important word is not...
Most Microsoft 365 configuration drift happens when a tenant’s current security settings gradually diverge from the baseline an MSP or IT team originally deployed, often through small operational changes that accumulate over months without centralized review. That is the core warning in an MSSP...