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You will quickly discover that endpoints are the frontline of modern cyber defense — and the first targets for attackers. Laptops, desktops, servers, and mobile devices sit at the intersection of users, data, and the cloud, making them prime entry points for ransomware, credential theft, and lateral movement.
This article explains how Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) transforms endpoint security from a reactive antivirus solution into a proactive, intelligent, and automated threat protection platform. You will learn how to onboard devices, configure Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules and Network Protection, monitor alerts and incidents, and leverage Automated Investigation and Response (AIR) to stop attacks before they escalate.
A summary update on Azure news that includes updates released from Microsoft Azure related to Azure, Architecture, Compute, Security Copilot and Sentinel topics. Save time digging around to find recent releases and changes.
You will often hear about identity breaches, password sprays, and phishing attacks — and yet, the most overlooked attack vector remains legacy authentication. Protocols like POP, IMAP, SMTP, and older Office clients were designed decades ago, long before modern identity threats existed. They cannot enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or Conditional Access, making them a persistent “side door” for attackers.
This article explains why blocking legacy authentication is one of the highest-impact security controls in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory). You will learn how attackers exploit these outdated protocols, why they remain a favorite target for password-based attacks, and how Conditional Access can eliminate this risk without disrupting legitimate access.
