Below are all of the latest feature updates coming to Microsoft 365 Automated Security Assessments mapped to the CIS Controls CloudCapsule is a tool I’ve been working on over the past year that automates your M365 security assessments against the CIS Controls. I started CloudCapsule because I saw the need to streamline the assessments of Microsoft 365 tenants […]
Privileged accounts are the #1 target for attackers. One compromised Global Administrator can mean full control of mail, SharePoint, Teams, Defender…everything. The fallout is real: downtime, legal exposure, regulatory headaches, and direct financial loss. A pattern I see often: IT teams feel safe because they’ve rolled out MFA and Conditional Access for users… while the […]
IT admins still fall into two common traps when managing local administrator accounts across user workstations: Using the same password across all endpoints. Allowing end users to be local administrators on their devices. While this can make things easier operationally it creates a massive attack surface. Those same users can install malware, fall victim to […]
2025 has been a rough year for VPNs. We’ve seen breaches at major vendors, clunky user experiences, and a constant flood of helpdesk tickets from frustrated users. Yet, many businesses still rely on VPNs because their legacy line-of-business applications and on-prem file shares haven’t made the move to the cloud. But what if you could […]
Onboarding new devices has traditionally been one of the most painful, time-consuming tasks for IT teams. Hours are wasted configuring operating systems, installing applications, and applying security settings before a new hire can even log in. But with Windows Autopilot, all of that changes. Autopilot streamlines device provisioning so that you no longer have to […]
Below are all of the latest feature updates coming to Microsoft 365 Automated Security Assessments mapped to the CIS Controls CloudCapsule is a tool I’ve been working on over the past year that automates your M365 security assessments against the CIS Controls. I started CloudCapsule because I saw the need to streamline the assessments of Microsoft 365 tenants […]
If there’s one lever MSPs should be pulling right now, it’s this: AI is your fast track to relevance in the C-suite and specialization in your services. For years, MSPs have struggled to break out of the cost center box. Security conversations are often dismissed unless there is a breach. Productivity talks get buried under […]
Profitability in security isn’t won by piling on tools. It’s earned by changing the client conversation. In this weeks blog post, I capture the highlights from an interview with Mike Hughes who is the CEO of Dura Cyber. We unpack how their Fortify program helps MSPs: (1) restart the security dialogue through AI/data-risk (2) package security […]
In March 2023, Microsoft announced the deprecation of managing authentication methods in the legacy multifactor authentication and self-service password reset (SSPR) policies. Beginning September 30, 2025, authentication methods can’t be managed in these legacy MFA and SSPR policies. In this article, I will be breaking down these changes so you understand how to prepare with […]
Below are all of the latest feature updates coming to Microsoft 365 Automated Security Assessments mapped to the CIS Controls CloudCapsule is a tool I’ve been working on over the past year that automates your M365 security assessments against the CIS Controls. I started CloudCapsule because I saw the need to streamline the assessments of Microsoft 365 tenants […]
In today’s AI-driven, threat-heavy landscape, “good enough” Microsoft 365 management isn’t enough. To unpack what great looks like, we sat down with Nathan Taylor, an industry veteran who’s helped hundreds (if not thousands) of organizations maximize Microsoft 365 while meaningfully reducing risk. This conversation covers how to build a Microsoft Center of Excellence (CoE), the […]
Microsoft Entra has a wealth of security features that often fly under the radar—yet they can make a significant difference in protecting your environment. The best part? Many of these settings are already included in base licenses like Microsoft 365 Business Premium. Let’s walk through five lesser-known Entra settings that you can enable today to […]
