Managing external users is one of the most tedious—but also critical—challenges in a Microsoft Business Premium environment. With authentication , authorization , and password security covered in earlier posts, we're now prepared to dive into identity and access management (IAM) specifically for external and guest users. Collaboration beyond organizational boundaries presents unique security challenges, particularly in balancing streamlined access and robust security practic

With authentication & authorization covered in the previous posts of the series, it's now time to dive into strengthening our password policies, empowering end-users, and enhancing overall password security. As I've gone over previously , passwords aren't exactly bulletproof, but for many organizations, transitioning to a fully passwordless setup overnight isn't realistic. While we steadily work towards that passwordless dream, managing and securing passwords across the org

In Part 02 , we explored authentication , the process of verifying user identities—ensuring users are who they claim to be. Today we’ll build on that by diving into authorization—the process of determining what  authenticated users are allowed. While authentication is a foundational element of any organization’s identity and access management strategy, secure identity verification alone isn’t sufficient. Authorization completes the picture by assigning the correct permissions

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

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