Most descriptions of the Defender and Intune integration stop at vague phrases about improved security. That explains nothing. What actually matters is how risk signals move through the system, where decisions are made, and why this architecture is fundamentally different from traditional endpoint protection. This integration is not about antivirus management. It is about closing…
Tag: CloudSecurity
Stop treating Intune like “SCCM in the cloud”. Now add security, properly
A lit bit diff format, but lets see if you would like it my dear friends. So. Once security enters the picture, the illusion that Intune is “just SCCM with a web UI” collapses completely. In the SCCM world, security was something you layered on top. You deployed agents, configured settings, maybe pushed antivirus definitions,…
Microsoft Sentinel — What’s New in January 2026
Oh well, hello there, folks… After a long Christmas break — the kind where even your SOC starts snoring softly and the alert queue feels blissfully distant — we’re finally back to real life. The coffee is strong again.The analysts are sarcastic again.And AI, naturally, is still trying to behave like an employee with far…
Security Copilot: a bit of magic, a lot of engineering, and 10,000 SCU you’ll burn faster than you can say “phishing”
Alright, lads and lasses — hello again, friends.Today we’re diving straight into the delightful chaos otherwise known as Microsoft Security Copilot being bundled into M365 E5. You may have seen the announcement and thought:“Brilliant, free AI for security! What a lovely day.” Calm down, Shakespeare.This isn’t a fairy tale — it’s enterprise security. And as…
Embedded HSMs in the Cloud? Yes, Microsoft Just Went There
TL;DR: Microsoft is moving from centralised HSM clusters to embedded hardware modules built straight into the host silicon. Lower latency, higher throughput, and a new level of “I actually own my keys” confidence. It’s a big shift — for engineers, not marketers. 1. Hook You thought your keys were safe in the cloud? Think again….
Killing Passwords (Without Killing Productivity): A Practical Guide to Phishing-Resistant Authentication
Passwords are the flip phones of cybersecurity — nostalgic, yes, but utterly obsolete.In a Zero Trust world, passwords are no longer your friend; they’re your weakest link. Microsoft’s password scrambline initiative is not just another shiny idea. It’s a deliberate move towards a world where passwords simply don’t exist.Combine that with enforcing passwordless authentication for…
Azure Update 499923: Retirement Is Coming — Are You Ready?
Microsoft just dropped Azure Update 499923 into its “Retirements / Roadmap” category. Under product categories Networking, Security. Translation: some Azure networking/security feature or capability is being sunsetted (or marked for retirement). It’s going on your “watch list.” 🔍 What We Know (From Public Data) It’s been added to Microsoft’s roadmap as of October 3, 2025….
🛡️ Secure Medallion Architecture on Azure Databricks Or How to Stop Treating Your Lakehouse Like a Flat Share
Everyone talks about data security. Few actually practice it.Enter the Secure Medallion Architecture — Microsoft’s idea of not letting your Bronze data drunkenly stumble into your Gold tables at 2 AM. Built on Azure Databricks + Unity Catalog + Managed Identities, this design isn’t about shiny diagrams.It’s about not waking up one morning to find…
Why Most Cloud Pros Still Connect to Azure VMs the Wrong Way
After reviewing more Azure setups this quarter than I care to admit, I keep spotting the same tired anti-pattern: organizations still exposing VMs with public IP addresses just to RDP in. Let’s be blunt: it’s lazy, it’s risky, and in 2025, it’s downright embarrassing. The Old RDP Model — A Security Horror Show Traditional RDP…
Are Your Cloud Configurations Putting You at Risk? (Spoiler: Probably)
Misconfigurations are the silent killers of cloud security. You can spend millions on shiny security tools, but one sloppy checkbox or default setting can hand attackers the keys to your kingdom. That’s why this webinar agenda hits hard: we’re diving into the most dangerous Azure cloud misconfigurations that keep CISOs awake at night — and…