The article discusses how small and medium-sized businesses can benefit from Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI solution designed to make work smarter. It outlines three new ways these businesses can purchase the tool, making it more accessible for companies of different sizes and needs. The post emphasizes that in today's fast-paced market, agility is crucial and having the right tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot can significantly contribute to a business' success.

If you're interested in learning more about this topic or want to understand how your business could potentially benefit from Microsoft 365 Copilot, I'd recommend giving the full article a read!
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The Microsoft Data Security Index annual report reveals that a whopping 84% of organizations want to feel more secure about managing and discovering data input into AI apps and tools. The report underscores the evolving needs for generative AI security, indicating that businesses are increasingly concerned about ensuring their data is safe when using advanced technologies.

If you're interested in learning more about these emerging trends in data security and how they might impact your organization, check out the full article on the Microsoft Security Blog. It's packed with valuable insights that can help you navigate this complex landscape.
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The Department of Defense (DoD) has achieved a significant milestone in its Zero Trust Strategy for cybersecurity, years ahead of schedule. This was made possible through their collaboration with Microsoft. The Navy's implementation of this strategy scored a 100% success rate, meeting DoD requirements on all 91 Target-Level activities tested.

This is an exciting development in the field of cybersecurity and it shows how effective collaborations can lead to remarkable achievements. For those interested in learning more about the DoD's Zero Trust Strategy and its successful implementation, check out the full article on Microsoft Security Blog.
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The article discusses the ongoing transformation in the technology landscape with AI at its core. It specifically delves into how organizations can securely and responsibly implement generative AI, which is a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content from existing data. The post provides insights on how to maximize value while minimizing risks associated with this cutting-edge technology.

If you're interested in learning more about implementing generative AI across your organization without compromising security or responsibility, I highly recommend checking out this informative piece on Microsoft's Security Blog.
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Microsoft has launched the Zero Trust Workshop, an online self-service resource aimed at supporting security modernization and the principles of Zero Trust. This initiative is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity measures and provide users with a platform to advance their knowledge on this subject.

If you're interested in learning more about this topic or want to explore the resources available in the Zero Trust Workshop, check out Microsoft's latest blog post [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/11/06/zero-trust-workshop-advance-your-knowledge-with-an-online-resource/] on their Security Blog [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog].
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Microsoft has introduced the Entra External ID extension for Visual Studio Code, designed to help developers set up secure authentication for their apps. The extension allows developers to create external tenants, configure sign-in experiences for external users and set up their first External ID sample directly within VS Code. It simplifies the typically complex process of configuring authentication by automating tenant creation and prepopulating required values during sign-in configuration.

The article provides a detailed walkthrough on how to install and use the Microsoft Entra External ID extension. This includes setting up an external tenant, configuring user sign-ins, testing your sign-in experience and running a sample app. The post also explains how authentication works using libraries and frameworks like JavaScript's MSAL (Microsoft Authentication Library) in conjunction with React. To learn more about this tool that can enhance your app security measures while keeping you focused on coding, check out the full article.
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Microsoft's Trusted Signing service offers a solution to signing issues faced by individual developers. It provides an affordable and comprehensive way to ensure the authenticity and integrity of code through a modern identity validation process, crucial for securing code signing certificates. The service is cost-effective with two pricing tiers starting at $9.99/month: Basic and Premium, designed for optimal cost efficiency catering to various signing needs.

The identity validation process involves submission of government-issued photo ID, biometric/selfie check, additional verification steps if needed, and reusing existing VID across multiple services. To have a smooth validation process it's recommended that all submitted documents are accurate and up-to-date; also staying informed about any changes in the requirements or processes is beneficial. If you're interested in learning more about this topic or want to try out Trusted Signing today visit the Azure portal.
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Microsoft has announced that its Entra ID Governance is now available for federal agencies, state and local governments, and government contractors in the US Government community cloud (GCC), GCC-High, and Department of Defense cloud environments. This tool helps organizations ensure appropriate access to apps and resources, reducing administrative burdens and improving user experience. It also assists government organizations in complying with requirements while following Zero Trust principles.

If you're interested in learning more about how Microsoft's Entra ID Governance can help streamline your organization's operations while enhancing security measures, check out this article. You'll find information on how to set up a trial or purchase licenses as well as links to additional resources like case studies and an Executive View whitepaper by KuppingerCole. Don't miss out on this opportunity to optimize your organization's identity governance!
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The November 2024 edition of Microsoft's monthly blog post highlights product updates and new features across their Defender products. Notably, the Microsoft Defender XDR & Microsoft Sentinel have been unified into a single Security Operations Platform. The update also includes improvements to advanced hunting in the Microsoft Defender portal, with users now able to use the arg() operator for Azure Resource Graph queries without needing to go to Log Analytics in Microsoft Sentinel. Other enhancements include added Unified RBAC roles with new permission levels for Threat Experts customers, Insider Risk Management insights integrated into Defender XDR, and an updated training video on how to use the Alert page.

Microsoft has also introduced several new features for its Sentinel platform including matching analytics for threat detection and a Use Cases Mapper workbook. They've completely updated their Ninja Training program which now points you towards official MS Learning paths so you can earn badges upon completion. There are strategies outlined on how you can save money on your Sentinel ingestion costs by reducing data volume while still collecting necessary information. Additionally, they discuss Cowrie honeypot integration with Microsoft Sentinel and deploying Sentinel using Bicep among other things. To learn more about these updates and others not mentioned here, check out the full article.
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Microsoft has been recognized as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SIEM (security information and event management) for Enterprise 2024 Vendor Assessment. This is the third major analyst report to name Microsoft as a Leader in SIEM, validating their vision and continued investments in Microsoft Sentinel, a best-in-class, cloud-native SIEM solution. The company's offering includes user entity and behavior analytics (UEBA), threat intelligence, security orchestration automation response (SOAR) capabilities, along with native integrations into Microsoft Defender threat protection products.

Microsoft Sentinel provides customers with an innovative solution that helps them act faster while managing security costs. It offers comprehensive protection across multi-cloud and multi-platform data sources with over 340 out-of-the-box connectors. Customers can enhance their security by pairing it with Defender XDR on Microsoft’s unified platform which delivers faster alerting between first- and third-party data among other features. The flexibility of this cloud-native SIEM allows it to adapt to unique use cases of organizations while providing up to a 234% return on investment compared to legacy solutions. To learn more about how Microsoft Security solutions can help your business stay safer and work more efficiently, visit their website.
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The article discusses the Scheduled prompts feature in Microsoft Copilot, a tool that allows users to automate reminders and tasks at specific times or intervals. This feature acts as a personal assistant, ensuring nothing is overlooked while juggling multiple projects and deadlines. The Scheduled prompts can be used for project updates, meeting reminders, daily stand-ups among others. Users also have the option to save prompts on-demand to their prompt library.

The post further provides step-by-step instructions on how to schedule a prompt, save prompts using bookmarks for frequent use, find/edit/reuse saved prompts and delete scheduled ones. An advanced feature of editing a scheduled prompt using Power Automate is also mentioned. To learn more about this productivity-boosting tool and how it can transform your workflow, check out the full article.
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Microsoft has updated the management of granular delegated administrative privileges (GDAP) in Lighthouse, introducing a new Delegated access page. This allows users to manage GDAP templates and view GDAP relationship details. The post provides a detailed guide on how to use this feature to establish GDAP relationships with customers. It also highlights why GDAP is important for organizations as it offers least privilege access following the Zero Trust security strategy.

The article further explains the enhanced features of the new GDAP management experience that provide more flexibility and ease in setting up and managing existing GDAP relationships. It guides users on how to set up GDAP using templates, view their relationships, and discusses the benefits of using Lighthouse to manage these functions. If you're interested in achieving higher levels of security, efficiency, and control over your administrative tasks using Microsoft's Lighthouse platform, check out this informative post.
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Viva People Science conducted a survey to understand how work arrangement policies impact leaders' perceptions of their organizations. The study grouped leader perceptions into four categories based on their organization’s work arrangement policy: fully flexible, partially onsite, predominantly onsite, and fully onsite. Interestingly, the data revealed that leaders from organizations with either fully flexible or predominantly onsite policies reported higher organizational performance and effectiveness than those from partially or fully onsite organizations. This suggests that there's no straightforward correlation between flexibility in work arrangements and organizational performance.

The research also found unique strengths in both fully flexible and predominantly onsite policies. In a fully flexible environment, perceived manager effectiveness and alignment were higher while in predominantly onsite settings, employees had clearer expectations about their roles and growth opportunities within the organization. However, regardless of the work arrangement policy, overburdened managers were identified as a common barrier to high performance across all categories. To learn more about these findings and gain insights for crafting effective work arrangement policies for your own organization, check out the full article.
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The blog post discusses the current state of AI in Human Resources (HR) and how it can be utilized for everyday HR tasks. According to a Gartner study, 61% of HR professionals are optimistic about the potential of AI to enhance HR practices, but only 38% are currently implementing or piloting AI solutions. The most common use cases include recruitment, chatbots and virtual assistants, and reducing administrative load. However, there are concerns around data privacy and security as well as maintaining a human touch while using new technology.

The post also provides practical examples on how Microsoft's Copilot could be used in various HR tasks such as conducting market research for recruitment, creating job descriptions, updating policy documents among others. It emphasizes the importance of experimenting with prompt writing to generate desired outcomes from Copilot. The future holds immense potential for AI in revolutionizing human resources by handling repetitive tasks allowing professionals to focus more on strategic initiatives and employee engagement. If you're interested in learning more about this topic or missed out on their live webinar discussing these points further, feel free to check out their full article.
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Microsoft Teams has introduced several new features to enhance productivity and user experience. The updates include a 'Queues App' for easier customer call handling, 'Voting, Filtering, Sorting and Archiving in Teams Q&A' feature that allows attendees to upvote compelling questions during Town Halls and Webinars, and the ability to join meetings from other platforms like Google Meet, Zoom, Cisco Webex via the 'Expanded cross-platform meetings via SIP join'. Other enhancements include managing teams and channels more efficiently with a refreshed view page; an information pane for key details in your 1:1 group chat; recap notifications in Teams Activity feed; voice isolation for clear calls or meetings; management of Town Hall and Webinar attendee communication through external email automation platforms; expanded avatar catalog for greater self-expression.

For those interested in learning more about these new features or providing feedback on their experiences using them, I encourage you to check out the full article. It provides detailed explanations of each update along with helpful visuals.
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Microsoft has introduced a new set of Copilot agents to enhance the Microsoft 365 Copilot experience. These agents are designed to optimize and reinvent business processes, transforming complex and dynamic workflows without the need for coding. The newly released agents include Visual Creator, Career Coach, Idea Coach, Learning Coach, Prompt Coach and Writing Coach. Each agent offers unique features such as generating images using natural language prompts (Visual Creator), providing personalized career development suggestions (Career Coach), facilitating brainstorming sessions (Idea Coach), breaking down complex topics into simplified summaries (Learning Coach), assisting in creating effective prompts for Copilot (Prompt coach) and providing detailed feedback on writing tasks(Writing coach).

These Copilot agents will be available to Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users from early October 2024. They extend the native capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot with instructions and knowledge sources relevant to each use case. In addition, instructions for some of these agents have been made open source so developers can use them as a starting point in creating their own agents via the Teams Toolkit or Copilot Studio. To learn more about how these tools can supercharge your Microsoft 365 copilot experience visit this article.
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The October 2024 edition of What's new in Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces several updates designed to enhance productivity and efficiency. Admins can now see web search queries in the citation section of their Copilot response, manage web searches more effectively, and support more languages. End-users will benefit from new industry prompt collections in Copilot Lab, expanded file summarization with Copilot in Loop, meeting preparation assistance with Copilot in Outlook, improved rewrites and tables with Copilot in Word, and problem-solving capabilities for complex tasks including code reviewing.

To learn about these features such as how users can understand what search queries were used to enhance their responses or how they can get ready for meetings quickly using a 'Prepare' button at the top of their inbox among others - check out this post! It also provides information on when these features are expected to roll out so you'll know exactly when you can start taking advantage of them.
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Microsoft Teams is a powerful tool for small businesses, providing an all-in-one platform to meet, call, chat, share files and collaborate with customers or partners. Microsoft has been recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service six years running due to their commitment to innovation. One of these innovations is the Queues app which allows users to better organize and route customer calls directly within Teams.

The Queues app offers features such as making and receiving calls using Teams Phone without leaving the platform, real-time statistics on call queue performance, collaborative call handling among team members and leads, comprehensive analytics dashboards for supervisors and more. This new feature requires users to have both a Teams Phone license and a Teams Premium license. To learn more about how Microsoft teams can enhance your customer support and engagement efforts visit this article.
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Microsoft is enhancing its security measures by removing the option to skip multifactor authentication (MFA) registration for 14 days when security defaults are enabled. This means that all users will have to register for MFA on their first login after security defaults are activated, reducing the risk of account compromise during the initial two-week period. The change, which can block over 99.2% of identity-based attacks, will be implemented for new tenants from December 2nd, 2024 and rolled out to existing ones starting January 2025.

This update is part of Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative aimed at providing a secure and reliable identity service. If you're not using Conditional Access, it's recommended that you enable these security defaults as they offer an effective way to protect your users and resources from common threats. To learn more about these upcoming updates and how best to prepare your user base, please review Microsoft's documentation.
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Microsoft Ignite, the ultimate gathering for IT and Security professionals, developers, and business leaders is set to take place from November 18-22 in Chicago. The event will feature sessions on AI innovations for transformation, solutions for modernizing and managing intelligent apps, data protection strategies, productivity boosting techniques and more. There will also be ample opportunities to network with partners and grow your community or business. This year's highlight includes sessions on Microsoft Entra that cover advancements in identity and access management (IAM). In-person passes are sold out but online participation is still open.

The breakout sessions at Ignite offer an all-access pass to engage with Microsoft Entra experts behind the cutting-edge IAM innovations. Topics range from advancing Zero Trust architecture with identity and network to exploring generative AI for securing access. Sessions include Secure Access for Any Identity to Any Resource with Microsoft Entra; Accelerate Your Zero Trust Journey: Unify Identity & Network Access; Bring Passkey into Your Passwordless Journey with Microsoft Entra ID among others. If you're interested in learning more about these topics or want to connect with industry experts then check out the full article.
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