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Simplify endpoint management with Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based unified endpoint management platform that empowers IT to manage, assess, and protect apps and devices.
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February 10

4 min read

Build a stronger security strategy with proactive and reactive incident response: Cyberattack Series

Find out how a cyberattack by Storm-2077 was halted faster because the Microsoft Incident Response team is both proactive and reactive at the same time.
January 28

7 min read

3 priorities for adopting proactive identity and access security in 2025

Adopting proactive defensive measures is the only way to get ahead of determined efforts to compromise identities and gain access to your environment.
January 27

6 min read

Fast-track generative AI security with Microsoft Purview

Read how Microsoft Purview can secure and govern generative AI quickly, with minimal user impact, deployment resources, and change management.
January 6

7 min read

Why security teams rely on Microsoft Defender Experts for XDR for managed detection and response

Microsoft Defender Experts for XDR is a mature and proven service that triages, investigates, and responds to incidents and hunts for threats on a customer’s behalf around the clock.
Secure and verify every identity with Microsoft Entra
Microsoft Entra expands beyond identity and access management with new product categories such as cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM) and decentralized identity.
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December 12, 2024

7 min read

Convincing a billion users to love passkeys: UX design insights from Microsoft to boost adoption and security

Passkeys offer faster, safer sign-ins than passwords.
December 5, 2024

4 min read

Why security leaders trust Microsoft Sentinel to modernize their SOC

Microsoft Sentinel transforms security operations centers with cloud-native SIEM capabilities, AI-powered threat detection, and cost-effective scalability to protect your entire digital ecosystem.
November 4, 2024

6 min read

How Microsoft Defender for Office 365 innovated to address QR code phishing attacks

This blog examines the impact of QR code phishing campaigns and the innovative features of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 that help combat evolving cyberthreats.
October 11, 2024

6 min read

Microsoft’s guidance to help mitigate Kerberoasting

Kerberoasting, a well-known Active Directory (AD) attack vector, enables threat actors to steal credentials and navigate through devices and networks.
Prevent threats with Microsoft Defender
The Microsoft Defender family offers comprehensive threat prevention, detection, and response capabilities for everyone—from individuals looking to protect their family to the world’s largest enterprises.
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October 1, 2024

4 min read

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Securing our world—together

To help our global cyberdefenders, Microsoft has put together the Be Cybersmart Kit, designed to educate everyone, on best practices for going passwordless, not falling for sophisticated phishing or fraud, device protection, AI safety, and more.
September 18, 2024

4 min read

How comprehensive security simplifies the defense of your digital estate

End-to-end security is a modern, comprehensive approach to data protection that aligns data protection and incident response across devices, systems, and users.
August 28, 2024

7 min read

The art and science behind Microsoft threat hunting: Part 3

In this blog post, read how Microsoft Incident Response leverages three types of threat intelligence to enhance incident response scenarios.
August 26, 2024

9 min read

How Microsoft Entra ID supports US government agencies in meeting identity security requirements

United States Government agencies are adopting Microsoft Entra ID to consolidate siloed identity solutions, reduce operational complexity, and improve control and visibility across all users.