Protecting Your Business Against Token Theft
With cybercriminals evolving their tactics, traditional security measures such as strong passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) are no longer sufficient to protect businesses from all
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Real-World Threats: How Microsoft Defender in Passive Mode Strengthens Your Security Posture
In our last post, we explored how organizations using CrowdStrike as their primary AV can still benefit from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) in Passive
Optimizing Endpoint Security: CrowdStrike as Primary AV with Microsoft Defender in Passive Mode
One of our clients has heavily invested in CrowdStrike Falcon as its primary Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution and has no plans to transition
Understanding Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Next-generation protection and attack surface reduction (ASR) primarily focus on preventing threats. While these capabilities significantly strengthen an organization’s security posture, they cannot guarantee absolute
Transforming Security from the Inside Out
In today’s digital landscape, every business operates as a tech company, leveraging technology to drive innovation, connect with customers, and increase revenue. However, this rapid
Key ASR Rules and Their Functions
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) offers robust protection against modern cyber threats, leveraging Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules to block suspicious behaviors and harden vulnerable
Embracing the Future: Passwordless Authentication and Its Growing Importance
As technology evolves, traditional methods of securing digital identities, such as passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA), are becoming less effective. Passwords alone are responsible for
Understanding ASR Rules
In our previous article, we explored the fundamentals of Attack Surface Reduction (ASR), understanding what it entails and why it’s crucial for modern cybersecurity. In
Introduction to Attack Surface Reduction
This article will explore additional defensive layers that can be applied to your endpoints to enhance their security and prevent attacks from gaining a foothold.
Understanding Defender for Cloud Apps
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps functions as a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), accommodating various deployment models such as log collection, API connectors, and reverse
Unlocking Emergency Access: Safeguarding Break-Glass Accounts in Microsoft Entra ID
In the complex landscape of corporate cloud management, the tightening of access controls is essential for bolstering security. However, this process can inadvertently lead to
Advanced antivirus and antimalware techniques
In today’s interconnected digital landscape, safeguarding against malicious threats is increasingly crucial. As technology advances, cybercriminals continuously enhance their tactics, creating more intricate and harmful
Understanding SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for Email Authentication
Email security is an essential aspect in today’s digital landscape, where malicious actors exploit vulnerabilities to spread spam, phishing attempts, and other forms of cyber
Best practices for identity governance
Many experts argue that identity has become the new security perimeter. With the rise of BYOD devices and cloud applications, traditional network perimeters have lost
What is Microsoft Entra Conditional Access?
Organizations must consider user and device identity as part of their security strategy to protect sensitive data and maintain control over access to resources in
How Antivirus works
Consider this scenario: You are an employee of an organization, and while working, you receive a notification that an email you received appeared suspicious and
Create strong and secure passwords for your digital life!
Selecting a robust and secure password is essential to prevent unauthorized individuals from easily infiltrating your accounts and obtaining your personal data. Adhere to these
Microsoft Security Baselines and CIS Benchmarks
Security baselines in Microsoft Intune and CIS benchmark are two popular security baselines that organizations can use to secure their devices. While both provide guidelines
Zero Trust Model – Key Principles in Microsoft 365
Zero Trust is a security model that assumes that every request, regardless of its origin, should be verified before granting access to resources. This model
Common Concerns and Solutions for Using Microsoft Authenticator App
Microsoft Authenticator is a popular app that provides an additional layer of security for your accounts. However, some users may have concerns about using the
Understanding Microsoft Sentinel
What is Microsoft Sentinel? Security Information Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration Automated Response (SOAR) product within the Microsoft ecosystem. It empowers organizations with intelligent
Windows Autopilot Process Overview
Our mission revolves around delivering Windows devices to customers swiftly. Introducing Windows Autopilot, a suite of technologies designed to make setting up new devices a
How Does Microsoft 365 Services Collaborate to Safeguard Applications, Endpoints, Identities, and Data?
The seamless integration of four crucial services within Microsoft 365 ensures comprehensive protection against potential cyber threats targeting Applications, Endpoints, Identities, and Data. Let’s delve
Microsoft Secure Score Overview
In this article, we will demonstrate the significance of Microsoft Secure Score and its valuable role in enhancing your organization’s security posture. Secure Score can be
Safeguarding Enterprise Data: Exploring Information Security Measures and Threats
Information security, also known as InfoSec, refers to a range of security measures and tools designed to safeguard valuable enterprise data against unauthorized access, misuse,
Hybrid Azure AD Join deployment
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations strive to seamlessly connect their on-premises infrastructure with the power of the cloud. Microsoft’s Hybrid Azure AD Join
Azure AD Join and Hybrid Azure AD Join
There are two different join techniques available in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), including Hybrid Azure AD Join and Azure AD Join. Let’s compare these
Why companies should avoid using calls and SMS as Multi-factor authentication?
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an important security measure for protecting user accounts and data from unauthorized access. While calls and SMS were previously considered as
Windows BitLocker. What is it and how does it work?
BitLocker is a valuable feature that can benefit any Windows user or organization by encrypting the entire drive and rendering physical attacks, such as theft.
What are the cybersecurity risks around working from home?
Here are some examples of cybersecurity risks when working from home:
Why should business owners worry about Mobile Device Management?
The answer is simple, once you put data in the Cloud – you lose traditional perimeter protection. Your Outlook, SharePoint, or Teams are accessible from
Problems which Intune can help solve
Introductory “get to know you” questions to help configure your Intune implementation: In short, using these awesome tools like Intune can help you separate personal
Top Ways to Secure O365 for Remote Organization
Spherium Consulting Group is excited to host our latest webinar on the topic of “Top Ways to Secure O365 for Remote Organization”. This webinar is
Ransom attacks and data protection
Until recently, Information Security has not been a great priority for most small and medium-sized businesses. The probability of a cyber attack (unless your company