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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The enterprise landscape is rapidly transforming as artificial intelligence becomes a central fixture across a spectrum of business operations, but with escalating innovation comes profound new challenges—none more pressing than regulatory compliance and risk management. Nowhere is this more...

The digital world stands at a critical junction, with passwordless authentication poised to transform how we protect our most essential online assets. Microsoft’s latest initiatives to accelerate the adoption of passkeys, unveiled on the inaugural “World Passkey Day,” represent a decisive push...

As we hurtle towards the future, it seems almost surreal that Windows 10 has been with us for nearly a decade. However, on October 14, 2025, the curtain will fall on the support for this operating system, marking a significant turning point for millions of users worldwide. This article breaks...

In what some may call a bold move—or a strategic flex—Amazon recently declined to deploy Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), citing serious cybersecurity issues. This decision sent ripples through the tech industry as Amazon, one of the largest players in the digital and cloud landscape...

Microsoft’s latest decree has officially extinguished the glimmer of hope that older systems might have a chance to run Windows 11 without major edits or hacks. The celebrated operating system (OS), Windows 10, which still reigns as the most widely-used OS in the world, faces its inevitable...

It is often said that attackers have an advantage, because the defenders have to protect every part of their systems all the time, while the attacker only has to find one way in. This argument oversimplifies the security landscape and the real strength that defenders can achieve if they work...