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How to create Azure Custom VM Image

June 11, 2024
Custom VM images in Microsoft Azure offer a dynamic way to streamline virtual machine (VM) deployments and establish consistency across your cloud infrastructure. These images act as pre-configured templates containing your desired operating system, applications, and settings. Think of them as personalized templates for your virtual machines, enabling faster deployments with pre-configured…
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How to configure device compliance policies in Microsoft Intune

June 11, 2024
Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM) offers a range of tools and services for unified security, management, and monitoring of end devices such as laptops, desktops, mobile phones, virtual machines, servers, and more. This endpoint management service operates both on-premises and in the cloud. It provides several advantages such as reduced costs, flexible experiences for employees, and streamlined…
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How to protect confidential data using Azure Information Protection

June 11, 2024
Organizations handle a vast amount of confidential data daily. Ensuring the security and privacy of this data is essential. Azure Information Protection (AIP), a cloud-based solution from Microsoft, empowers organizations to classify, protect documents and emails by applying labels, and control access to sensitive information across various platforms. What is Azure Information Protection? Azure…
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Simplify data classification using Azure Information Protection

June 11, 2024
Organizations across all industries handle sensitive information, making data protection a top priority. With the sheer volume of data created daily, manually labeling each item with an appropriate sensitivity label is impractical. Thankfully, Azure Information Protection (AIP) offers a solution with automatic data classification. This blog will guide you through setting up AIP automatic data…
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How to use AIP scanner to discover sensitive data

June 6, 2024
Sensitive data, such as personally identifiable information (PII) and financial records, must be protected according to compliance requirements. It is crucial to maintain data privacy to build and retain trust with stakeholders. A company’s competitive advantage depends on intellectual property protection, while data sovereignty ensures compliance with local storage laws. Moreover, security…
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How to use Azure Information Protection to track shared documents

June 6, 2024
Imagine sharing a confidential task with your team. You need to know who has access, where they are, and what they’re doing with the information. Azure Information Protection (AIP) acts as your mission control for sensitive documents. It meticulously tracks document access, logging details like who accessed it, when, and where. This way, if an unauthorized user tries to peek, you’re…
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How to install Microsoft Defender for Identity sensors

June 5, 2024
Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI) is a cloud-based security solution designed to shield organizations from advanced threats targeting Active Directory (AD) environments. The MDI sensor, a lightweight agent deployed on domain controllers, monitors user and device activity within your AD infrastructure. This blog explores the installation process for the MDI sensor, highlighting its purpose…
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Key requirements to implement Microsoft Defender for Identity

June 5, 2024
Safeguarding networks from cyber threats demands a proactive approach. Microsoft Defender for Identity provides a robust solution to strengthen organizational security. However, before leveraging this powerful tool, meeting specific requirements is vital. Let’s explore the key prerequisites for implementing Microsoft Defender for Identity, ensuring your network is ready for optimal…
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Event collection with Microsoft Defender for Identity

June 5, 2024
Understanding Windows event logs Windows event logs are detailed records of events occurring in a Windows operating system, arranged chronologically for easy identification. These logs include both hardware and software events related to the system, security, and applications. By monitoring Windows event logs, network engineers can: Track any system failures or errors Investigate threats…
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Microsoft Defender for Identity: A comprehensive overview

June 5, 2024
Previously known as Azure Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Microsoft Defender for Identity is a cloud-based security service that protects your organization’s hybrid environment. It focuses on identity-based threats, offering comprehensive protection against both external and internal attacks. How does Microsoft Defender for Identity work? Microsoft Defender for Identity gathers data from…
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