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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

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

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

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

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