I've launched a toolkit to simplify managing allow/block lists in Microsoft Defender for Office threat policies. It merges entries from various policies into a single CSV for assessment, with scripts to export, analyze, and update Exchange Online. 🔗
mattchatt.co.za/mdi-top10-pa... Check out my new two-part blog series with top 10 tips for configuring Microsoft Defender for Identity! Enhance your security setup with expert insights and strengthen your defenses. Don't miss it! #Cybersecurity #MicrosoftDefender
2. buff.ly/wUhhbS4: Covers MAU billing for managing external guest access with PIM, assigning access and governing guests.
I hope these enhance understanding of PIM's role in security and access management in Azure.
I recently shared two blog posts on optimizing Privileged Identity Management in Azure, focusing on guest access. They offer practical insights with screenshots. Check them out: 1. buff.ly/hsNP3aG: Combining PIM for groups with Azure resources for secure access management
Starting September 1, 2025, I'll begin as a Security Architect with @Threatscape. Grateful to @NBConsult and @Nicolasblank for their support. Excited to delve further into Identity, Security, and Zero Trust. #CyberSecurity #ZeroTrust
If you are an Entra ID Admin and you have been tasked with cleaning up Enterprise Applications and App Registrations, you might be considering "ripping the band aid off" and using the "Scream Test". I recently published a blog post about the pitfalls of the scream test: buff.ly/GfZfVwL
Thrilled that I've been renewed as a Microsoft MVP in Security for the 7th year! Huge thanks to everyone on this journey. Congrats to fellow MVPs re-awarded today. Here's to another year of community! #MVPBuzz #Cybersecurity
Exchange Server SE (Subscription Edition) is Generally Available and can be installed as a Cumulative Update (CU) to Exchange Server 2019 CU14 or CU15 techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchang...
🚨 Microsoft is changing Entra app consent defaults on July 16.
User consent to apps may get blocked for Files.* & Sites.* perms.
Admins: review your policies now.
Details → mattchatt.co.za/upcoming-cha...
#Entra #AzureAD #IAM
🔐 Zero Trust in minutes, not months? It's possible — here’s how.
🎥 Watch my step-by-step video and read the detailed blog post to deploy a Zero Trust model with Microsoft tools.
👉 Video: youtu.be/n36FKIRqc6k
🧠 Blog: buff.ly/AwFuJ6P
#ZeroTrust #Microsoft365
It's going to be a great morning at #MVPSummit today. The sky is #Azure with some #Cloud security
Sorry you are not going to be there in person.
Look forward to having you virtually with me.
I'll be there too. Can't wait
Just did my renewal application last night too. It took me about a week to get all my activities organised. See you in a week at Summit.
Discover my adventure in grasping APIs and leveraging Microsoft Graph via PowerShell. Check out my blog to see how, as an IT admin, I used ChatGPT to master API call basics: mattchatt.co.za/unlocking-mi...
#APILearning #PowerShell
Exchange Server 2019 CU15 delayed, but W2025 server support for CU14 now.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchang...
@donasarkar.bsky.social looking stunning as usual and Banishing Imposter syndrome at #MicrosoftAITour Johannesburg
@scott.hanselman.com on stage demoing local language model capabilities and his love for Nando's at #Microsoft #AiTour in Johannesburg.
#mvpbuzz -ing in JHB at the #Microsoft #AITour today. Conference attendance is great! Catch me at the #Azure Infrastructure booth in the hub.
I recently blogged about the risks of App Sprawl and how to manage it. Check it out and share with others: www.appgovscore.com/blog/applica...
@enowsoftware.bsky.social @appgovscore.bsky.social
Stort means Shower in Afrikaans. But nice job Copilot.
This is the same son that thinks I work for Microsoft and they sell stickers!
My 10yr old son saw this and said "That's a cool AI generated picture" 🤣
Dunno why, but I read it as "FACEPALM PRO" 🤣
Well done for being #First. Yes, a fail in more senses than one
LOL
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Ok let's see how useful you are on bsky:
I have problems with MSGraph PowerShell modules, conflicts with already loaded assemblies. My "Documents\PowerShell\Modules\" is syncing with OneDrive. I have two computers. Is it generally recommended to exclude my PowerShell modules folder from ODfB sync?
