security posture

  1. Governed AI Agents: Balancing Innovation and Security in Enterprises

    The arrival of AI agents inside enterprise environments has created a paradox for modern security teams: simultaneous promise and peril. Microsoft’s recent Cyber Pulse messaging and related security briefings argue that agentic AI—autonomous, tool-enabled assistants that can read, act, and...
  2. Windows 10 End of Life 2025: Free Windows 11 Upgrade or ESU Bridge Explained

    Microsoft’s push to close the Windows 10 chapter this month is real, immediate and actionable: eligible Windows 10 PCs can still upgrade to Windows 11 at no extra license cost, and Windows 10 devices that cannot upgrade have a one‑year safety net of Extended Security Updates (ESU) — but that...
  3. Windows 365 Cloud Apps: App-only streaming for frontline workers

    Microsoft’s decision to let organizations stream single Windows applications from the cloud — instead of entire Cloud PC sessions — marks a pragmatic pivot in how enterprises will adopt Windows 365 for day-to-day workforces and frontline roles. The new Windows 365 Cloud Apps feature, now in...
  4. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: SMB Migration to Windows 11 & Copilot+

    The October 14, 2025 deadline for Windows 10 support is not a vague marketing threat—it’s a hard, non‑negotiable inflection point that forces SMBs to choose between predictable, staged migration now or emergency, expensive remediation later. Background Windows 10 will stop receiving free...
  5. Inline Security for Copilot Studio Agents: Zenity's Real-Time Guardrails

    Zenity’s expanded partnership with Microsoft plugs real-time, inline security directly into Microsoft Copilot Studio agents — a move that promises to make agentic AI safer for widespread enterprise use while raising new operational and architectural questions for security teams. The...
  6. Enable Trusted Launch in-Place for Azure VMs: Secure Boot and vTPM

    Microsoft has quietly made one of the most practical security upgrades for Azure virtual infrastructure far easier to adopt: Trusted Launch can now be enabled in-place for many existing VMs and scale sets, reducing the migration friction that has kept foundational boot security from reaching...
  7. Windows 10 ESU Costs vs Migration: A Practical IT Guide for 2025

    Nexthink’s warning that “sticking with Windows 10 could cost businesses billions” captured headlines for a reason: a simple arithmetic model — 121 million Windows 10 PCs multiplied by an enterprise Extended Security Update (ESU) list price of $61 per device — produces a first‑year bill in the...
  8. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Plan a Fast, Secure Windows 11 Migration

    Microsoft's hard deadline for Windows 10 support — October 14, 2025 — has shifted the conversation for IT leaders from “if” to how fast and how wisely to move, and the time for planning alone has passed: organisations must now execute migration plans that protect security, preserve productivity...
  9. PowerShell 2.0 Removal in Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025

    Microsoft’s long‑standing compatibility concession for legacy automation has come to an end: Windows PowerShell 2.0 is being removed from shipping Windows 11 and Windows Server images, beginning with Windows 11, version 24H2 in August 2025 and Windows Server 2025 in September 2025. This change —...
  10. Windows 11 Office Provisioning and Startup Boost: Automatic Installs and Faster Launches

    Microsoft has quietly confirmed a change that will make several Office-related experiences on Windows 11 more automatic and persistent: new Office apps and helper tasks can now be installed or provisioned by the system and will schedule background preload activity on sign-in to improve launch...
  11. Edge and WebView2 Update Window on Windows 10 Through 2028

    Microsoft has confirmed that Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 (22H2) through at least October 2028, even though the Windows 10 operating system itself reaches end of support on October 14, 2025 — a separation that changes migration...
  12. Revolutionizing Microsoft 365 Security with Abnormal AI's Automated Posture Management

    Abnormal AI’s latest update to its Security Posture Management platform marks a significant leap forward in the race to secure Microsoft 365 environments, meeting the growing demand for automated, AI-driven defense against sophisticated threat actors and accidental misconfigurations. As...
  13. Revolutionizing Microsoft 365 Security with AI-Driven Configuration Management

    In a significant move to reshape Microsoft 365 security, Abnormal AI has unveiled a major update to its Security Posture Management solution, placing advanced AI-driven protection, automated prioritization, and actionable remediation front and center for enterprises navigating the labyrinth of...
  14. Abnormal AI Enhances Microsoft 365 Security with Real-Time Configuration Monitoring

    Abnormal AI is making waves in the enterprise cybersecurity landscape with the launch of its updated Security Posture Management solution, specifically tailored to address the increasingly complex risks facing Microsoft 365 environments. As the proliferation of apps, layered configurations, and...
  15. Abnormal AI Launches Advanced Continuous Security Posture Management for Microsoft 365

    Abnormal AI’s unveiling of its continuously adaptive Security Posture Management (SPM) product marks a pivotal upgrade in the battle to secure Microsoft 365 environments. Targeted directly at one of the most pressing contemporary threats—misconfiguration within layered, sprawling cloud...
  16. Mastering the Windows 11 Cloud-Native Migration with Microsoft Intune

    For organizations contemplating a migration from Windows 10 domain-joined and co-managed devices to a truly cloud-native Windows 11 environment using Microsoft Intune, the path is now both clearer and more pressing than ever. The momentum behind Microsoft’s cloud management tools, especially...
  17. Microsoft’s Unified ITDR: Strengthening Identity Security in the Digital Age

    In today’s hyper-connected digital era, where the lines between on-premises infrastructure and sprawling cloud environments are increasingly blurred, identity-based cyberthreats have surged to the forefront of cybersecurity challenges. The startling pace and sophistication of these attacks have...
  18. Datalink’s Microsoft 365 Security Monitoring: Empowering Regulated Industries

    Datalink Networks’ recent launch of a nationwide Microsoft 365 Security Monitoring Program marks a significant stride for security-conscious organizations across regulated sectors such as small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), healthcare providers, and educational institutions. This offering is...
  19. Microsoft Security Copilot Now Available for Entra: Transforming Enterprise Identity Security with AI

    Microsoft’s Security Copilot, now officially available for Entra users, marks a significant milestone in the application of AI-driven assistance to identity and access security within enterprise environments. Announced as generally available for IT administrators, this transition out of preview...
  20. Huntress and Microsoft Collaborate to Strengthen SMB Cybersecurity and Optimize Security Investments

    In a significant move to enhance cybersecurity for businesses, Huntress has announced a collaboration with Microsoft aimed at empowering organizations to combat modern threats while maximizing their existing security investments. This partnership seeks to address the challenges many businesses...