In the first part of this series , we laid the foundation for securing Microsoft Business Premium environments, covering the core security principles and configurations. Now, we shift our focus to authentication—the frontline of identity protection. Authentication is at the heart of securing any environment, and with evolving threats like phishing, credential stuffing, and AiTM attacks, ensuring robust authentication is non-negotiable. A compromised identity can grant an atta

Protecting highly critical configurations in our Entra tenants has never been easier! Join me as we explore Protected Actions  in Microsoft Entra and how they help us lock down security-sensitive operations. A solid Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy based on Zero Trust principles strengthens security by enforcing separation of duties, elevating access requests , and ensuring Just-In-Time (JIT) access , among others. But what if you need to further restrict specif

Today kicks off a comprehensive blog series where I’ll delve into the security features of the Business Premium license SKU, offering detailed step-by-step guidance and best practices. In this first installment, we’ll explore the capabilities included in Business Premium and walk through the foundational configurations throughout the Admin center, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender and Microsoft 365 Apps Admin center. These are the key settings I recommend establishing right