security policies

Microsoft’s Copilot Studio has moved from built‑in guardrails to active, near‑real‑time intervention: organizations can now route an agent’s planned actions to external monitors that approve or block those actions while the agent is executing, enabling step‑level enforcement that ties existing...

A rapidly escalating security threat has emerged for organizations relying on Microsoft 365, as hackers have devised sophisticated phishing campaigns that can bypass even two-factor authentication (2FA) protections. Since the beginning of 2025, attackers have compromised nearly 3,000 accounts...

GitHub Actions’ relentless pace of innovation shows no signs of slowing, with the latest announcement poised to reshape how developers and organizations manage workflow settings and automation environments. The recent unveiling of new REST APIs and a consequential migration of the...

For IT professionals, security administrators, and everyday users of Microsoft 365, workbook links have long represented a double-edged sword: a productivity enabler, but also a potential vector for significant risk. Microsoft’s latest announcement signals a pivotal shift in how these links will...

In an era where cyber threats evolve each day and security teams struggle to stay ahead of ever-morphing attack vectors, BitLyft’s latest release of its AIR® platform signals a fundamental shift in the very nature of incident response for Windows-centric environments. BitLyft AIR, now...

Microsoft has recently announced a significant policy shift: the company will no longer employ engineers based in China to provide technical support for the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) cloud computing systems. This decision follows an investigative report by ProPublica that raised...

The recent revelation that Microsoft employed China-based engineers to support the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) cloud computing systems has ignited a firestorm of concern over national security and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. This practice, which involved foreign engineers assisting...

Microsoft has recently expanded its Security Copilot assistant to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra, introducing AI-driven features aimed at enhancing endpoint management and identity infrastructure. (microsoft.com) This development underscores the pivotal roles of...

As the October 2025 end-of-life date for Microsoft Office 2016 and 2019 approaches, organizations are facing critical decisions regarding their IT infrastructure. Beyond the immediate concerns of software obsolescence, this transition period brings to light significant security vulnerabilities...

The release of Microsoft Office Administrative Templates (ADMX/ADML) version 5506.1000 marks yet another critical milestone in granular administrative control over the Office suite—encompassing not just the perennial Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, but also the more specialized and long-term...

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 has released the latest security baseline for Windows Server 2025, version 2506, on June 25, 2025. This update introduces several key changes aimed at enhancing security and operational flexibility for enterprise environments. Key Changes in Version 2506 Deny Logon Through Remote...

In a significant move to bolster data security in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), Varonis Systems has partnered with Microsoft to enhance the secure adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot. This collaboration aims to provide organizations with the tools necessary to safely implement AI-driven...

In recent months, a sophisticated phishing campaign has exploited Microsoft 365's "Direct Send" feature, targeting over 70 organizations, primarily in the United States. This attack method allows cybercriminals to impersonate internal users and deliver phishing emails without compromising...

On April 8, 2025, a pivotal update from Microsoft will define a new baseline for Windows and Office administrators, IT professionals, and enterprise users across the globe. This transition reflects a significant evolution in Microsoft’s servicing, support, and security postures—an anticipated...

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...

Microsoft's Family Safety feature, designed to help parents and schools manage children's online activities, has recently been implicated in causing Google Chrome to crash or fail to launch on Windows systems. This issue emerged in early June 2025, with numerous users reporting sudden and...

The meteoric rise of GenAI has irrevocably shaped the technology landscape, spurring a constant push toward digital transformation and intelligent automation. Yet, as generative AI (GenAI) rapidly permeates workplace operations—from customer support chatbots to data-driven Copilot...

Outlook users are about to experience a new layer of email security as Microsoft expands its efforts to safeguard users from sophisticated attack vectors. In July, Microsoft will block two additional file attachment types—.library-ms and .search-ms—within Outlook, specifically targeting the...

The Rise of Container-Native Infrastructure: Bridging DevOps and Enterprise Scale In the evolving landscape of cloud computing and modern application delivery, container-native infrastructure represents a crucial shift for enterprises adapting to DevOps methodologies at scale. While application...