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- PowerDMARC ImplementationLearn how to set up PowerDMARC to enhance your email security with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. Follow this step-by-step guide to improve email deliverability and protect against phishing attacks.
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- MFA Requirement for Microsoft 365 Admin CenterLearn about the new mandatory MFA requirement for accessing the Microsoft 365 Admin Center starting February 3rd, 2025. Ensure your accounts are secure by enabling MFA and stay updated with the latest changes from Microsoft.
- SMTP DANE with DNSSECLearn how to enhance your email security with SMTP DANE and DNSSEC. This article covers the basics, implementation steps, and benefits of using these technologies in Exchange Online.
- End of Support for Exchange 2016 & 2019Learn about the upcoming end of support for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 on October 14, 2025. Discover your migration options to Exchange Online or the new Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE). Prepare your organization for a smooth transition.
- Amazon Simple Email Service (SES)Learn how to set up Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) for cost-effective email marketing and transactional emails. Discover the technical and pricing benefits for small businesses and enterprises.
- FIDO2 Authentication Break Glass AccountLearn how to enable and enforce FIDO2 authentication for your break glass accounts in Microsoft 365. Follow this step-by-step guide to be prepared for an upcoming change from Microsoft!
- Break Glass Account Best PracticesLearn the best practices for creating and maintaining Break Glass Accounts in Microsoft 365. Ensure your tenant’s security with these recommendations.
- MFA Requirement for AzureLearn about the upcoming mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Azure admins starting October 15, 2024. Ensure your admin accounts are secure and compliant with Microsoft’s new security measures.
- Microsoft 365 License ComparisonHow to compare Microsoft 365 license plans with ease using the page M365 Maps. Find the right plan for your company and employees.
- Passkeys in Microsoft AuthenticatorLearn how to enhance your security with Passkeys in Microsoft Authenticator. This guide covers the setup process, benefits, and how to use passkeys for phishing-resistant authentication. Perfect for IT professionals looking to improve their security measures.
- How to set up SendGrid SMTP Relay ServiceThis guide will show how to set up the SendGrid SMTP Relay Service. I’ll walk you through everything from subscribing to the service to configuring DNS records and creating an API key.
- Why you need a 3rd Party SMTP Relay ServiceDiscover why your company might need a 3rd party SMTP relay service for sending emails from applications. Explore options like SendGrid, MailJet, and Azure Communications Service to overcome Exchange Online limitations.
- Optimize the Microsoft Learn experienceThis is a short article – I just wanted to share this with you. There is a Add-on for Microsoft Edge to optimize Microsoft Learn pages. The Add-On is created by Merill Fernando who shares a lot of useful tools – check out his page! The Add On:Refined Microsoft Learn – Microsoft Edge Addons Here is a example page before installing the Add-On: How to set up a multifunction device or application to send emails using Microsoft 365 or Office 365 | Microsoft Learn And afterwards: Hope you like the Add-On 🙂
- CrowdStrike Update leads to global IT-OutageLearn about the recent global IT outage caused by a CrowdStrike update. Discover key principles to avoid such incidents in the future and ensure your company’s IT resilience.
- Microsoft 365 Tenant First StepsLearn the essential first steps to set up a new Microsoft 365 tenant, including creating separate admin accounts, enabling MFA, and adding a custom domain. Ensure a secure and efficient IT environment with these best practices.
- Create a Microsoft 365 TenantLearn how to create a Microsoft 365 Tenant using a free trial. This step-by-step guide covers everything from choosing the right plan to setting up your tenant domain. Perfect for beginners!
- 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report regarding AI at WorkTable of Contents1 Introduction2 Finding 1: Employees want AI at work – and they won’t wait for companies to catch up.3 Finding 2: For employees, AI raises the bar and breaks the career ceiling.4 Finding 3: The rise of the AI power user—and what they reveal about the future.5 Conclusion Introduction Microsoft recently released the 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report, which is titled “AI at Work Is Here. Now Comes the Hard Part.” I was reading it while on vacation in Greece and thought it might be interesting to share. It’s a report created by Microsoft, so it might
- How to use Copilot for Microsoft 365 securelyDetails about the risk of implementing Copilot for Microsoft 365 without implementing sufficient data security controls in advance.
- How Copilot for Microsoft 365 worksExplanation of the architecture of Copilot for Microsoft 365 and how the process is working from prompt to answer.
- Key requirements to be Copilot readyA quick summary of the main things a company should think about before they start using Copilot for Microsoft 365.
- Exchange SMTP Relay ReportHow to report all systems that relay emails over a Microsoft Exchange Server with Log Parser 2.0 and normalize the list with PowerShell.
- Powershell Scripting with CopilotHow to guide that shows the usage of Copilot for Microsoft 365 for creating a Powershell Script to solve a problem.
- Microsoft Bookings with meHow to guide describing setting up a Microsoft Bookings with me page and showing how the booking process looks from a customer perspective.
- Writing a Document with CopilotHow To Guide describing the drafting functionality in Word using Copilot for Microsoft 365 for creating a document.
- First steps with Copilot for Microsoft 365This post gives advice how to start using Copilot for Microsoft 365. Also the Drafting functionality in Outlook is described.
- Do I need Copilot for Microsoft 365?Follow me on my journey discovering the power of Copilot for Microsoft 365 to boost my productivity as a consultant.
- Perfecting texts with DeepL WritePerfecting texts with the Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered tool DeepL Write that is based on a Large Language Model.
- Exchange Online Migration – Export / Import ForwardersHow to export forwarders from onPrem Exchange Mailboxes prior to a migration to Exchange Online. Second how to import the forwarders to Exchange Online mailboxes after the migration.
- Minimize Distractions on your iPhoneIn depth article about techniques and tools to minimize distractions on your iPhone. From making the home screen less distracting to intelligently limiting notifications.
- Microsoft Scheduling PollDescription of the benefits of the Microsoft Scheduling Poll Tool over the scheduling assistant inlcuding a How To Guide.
- Deep WorkThoughts on the book Deep Work by Cal Newport and practical applications to improve productivity.
- Defender for Office – Set Priority Accounts & User Impersonation ProtectionI describe the Security Features Priority Accounts and User Impersonation Protection in Microsoft Defender for Office. Additionally I provide a script to activate the features for a specific group of users with a powershell script.
- Evergreen ManagementIntroduction to the Evergreen Management Process in Microsoft 365 to deal with new changes in the suite using a planner board.
- Security Roadmap for CompaniesI have just been listening to a very good Practical 365 podcast series about Cyber Security: They are discussing the following topics: Especially the roundtable with Alex Weinert, VP Director of Identity Security at Microsoft is quite interesting. They talk about Storm 0558 and what Microsoft has learned about this breach. Additionally Alex Weinert mentions the recently released Microsoft Digital Defense Report that you can download here: Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2023 (MDDR) | Microsoft Security Insider The report gives a overview of the current attack landscape and gives recommendations how to improve the security level. Table of Contents1 Enable
- Monitor Conditional Access Policy Changes with SentinelIdentify Conditional Access Change in Entra ID Audit Log. Ingest the Log into the SIEM solution Microsoft Sentinel and create an Incident.
- Storm-0558, Cryptojacking and the importance of Security Awareness TrainingMy key takeaways from a recent Practical 365 Podcast regarding Storm-0558, Cryptojacking and the importance of Security Awareness Training.
- Graph API Access Mailbox in Exchange OnlineIn this article I show you how you can access an Exchange Online Mailbox through the Graph API. We will list the messages in the mailbox.
- Exchange Online Configure Graph API Application AccessHow to create an Azure AD App Registration to access a shared mailbox in Exchange Online with the Graph API interface.
- Bulk change AD User’s UPNHow to bulk change Active Directory user’s UPN to a new one for preparation of a synchronization to Azure Active Directory.
- Remove visual marking label in Microsoft Information ProtectionHow to remove a visual label inside the header or footer of an Word document with the function WordShapeNameToRemove in the AIP Unified Labeling client.