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Commvault Adds Okta Support to Strengthen Identity Resilience -- Redmondmag.com Integration aims to help organizations protect and recover identity systems targeted by ransomware and account-takeover attacks.

Commvault is adding Okta support to its identity resilience platform, enabling backup and recovery of users, groups, policies, and application configurations.

See how identity resilience is evolving: https://ow.ly/567k50Yq0ZV

#Cybersecurity #IdentitySecurity #Okta

Hardware delays are changing cloud virtualization strategy.

Join us, sponsor @nutanixsolutions.bsky.social, and a panel of experts on Mar. 23 for this FREE webcast on the top five advantages of cloud virtualization versus native VMs.

Register now: https://ow.ly/wrWk50Yq0Yq

#CloudComputing

Challenges With Using RemoteApp to Host Custom Applications Part 2 -- Redmondmag.com Running custom PowerShell scripts through RemoteApp can work effectively, but administrators may encounter several practical challenges involving script launching, execution policies, file blocking, and display scaling.

Custom PowerShell scripts can run through RemoteApp, but launch methods, execution policy, blocked files, and display scaling can all get in the way, explains Brien Posey.

See how the PowerShell fixes work: https://ow.ly/jLv950Yq0Uo

#WindowsServer #PowerShell #RDS

AI-assisted development needs governance, not guesswork.

Join us, sponsors Red Hat and Intel, and expert Ahilan Ponnusamy on Mar. 24 for this FREE webcast on scaling AI responsibly with platform engineering, security, and control.

Register now: https://ow.ly/54WS50Yq0P3

#AI #SoftwareDevelopment

Signed Malware Impersonating Workplace Apps Used To Deploy RMM Backdoors -- Redmondmag.com Microsoft's Defender Security Research Team has identified a series of phishing campaigns in which an unknown attacker used digitally signed malware masked as common workplace applications to deploy remote monitoring and management tools as persistent backdoors on targeted systems.

Signed malware posing as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, @adobe.com Acrobat Reader, and Google Meet installers was used to deploy legitimate RMM tools as persistent backdoors.

See how the campaign worked: https://ow.ly/nH5J50Yq0L8

#Cybersecurity #Malware #Phishing

Pressure exposes every weak link, in sports and in IT.

Join us and sponsor Veeam Software on March 19th for this FREE webcast on winning under pressure with World Cup icon Alexi Lalas, and Veeam SVP Shiva Pillay.

Register now: https://ow.ly/VbMA50Ypz44

#CyberResilience #Microsoft365

Azure SQL Managed Instance Gains General Availability of SQL Server 2025 Update Policy -- Redmondmag.com New update policy option gives customers greater control over feature rollout and upgrade cadence.

Microsoft announced GA of the SQL Server 2025 update policy for Azure SQL Managed Instance, aimed at giving customers more control over update timing and operational stability.

Read what it changes for managed database governance: https://ow.ly/fIqT50Ypz5b

#AzureSQL #SQLServer #EnterpriseIT

Ransomware is targeting identity first.

Join us, sponsor Quest Software, and a panel of experts on Mar. 11 for this FREE webcast on recovering Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID after ransomware or catastrophic compromise.

Register now: https://ow.ly/HVCZ50Ypz24

#Cybersecurity #Ransomware

Microsoft 365 Copilot Adds GPT-5.3 Instant for Faster AI Responses -- Redmondmag.com New model upgrade aims to deliver improved speed and performance across enterprise productivity workflows.

Microsoft added OpenAI’s GPT-5.3 Instant to Microsoft 365 Copilot to deliver faster responses across Copilot and Copilot Studio.

See what is new in this model option: https://redmondmag.com/blogs/redmond-dispatch/2026/03/microsoft-365-copilot-adds.aspx

#Microsoft365 #Copilot #AI

Microsoft's SharePoint Turns 25, Rolls Out Agentic AI Building and Governance Tools -- Redmondmag.com Microsoft marked SharePoint's 25th anniversary Monday by launching a public preview of agentic building capabilities, a redesigned user experience and expanded content governance tools -- changes the company says are designed to help organizations scale AI deployments with security built in from the start.

Microsoft is rolling out a public preview of AI in SharePoint with natural language building plus expanded Admin Agent governance for permissions, oversharing, and storage.

Read what is included in the anniversary update: https://ow.ly/JXxq50Yp0el

#SharePoint #EnterpriseAI #AIGovernance

Humans are still the top target for phishing, BEC, and credential attacks in the public sector.

Join us, sponsor KnowBe4, and expert Erich Kron on Mar. 19 for this webcast on securing the public sector at scale with unified Human Risk Management.

Register: https://ow.ly/a7WB50Yp0bv

#CyberSecurity

Challenges With Using RemoteApp to Host Custom Applications, Part 1 -- Redmondmag.com Hosting a custom PowerShell application through RemoteApp can introduce unexpected authentication and database permission challenges -- especially when Windows authentication and SQL Server backups are involved.

Custom apps in RemoteApp can hit tricky Windows authentication and SQL Server permission issues, especially when backups are triggered from PowerShell, explains Brien Posey.

Read Part 1 for the AD and SQL configuration details: https://ow.ly/Fbx450Yp04n

#RemoteApp #WindowsServer #SQLServer

Running OpenShift on AWS? Make resilience part of the design.

Join us, sponsor Veeam Software, and expert Matt Slotten on Mar. 11 for this FREE webcast on ROSA and Veeam Kasten for data protection, workload mobility, and ransomware resilience.

Register: https://ow.ly/xurN50YotqG

#OpenShift #AWS

Microsoft 365 resilience includes configuration, not just data.

Join us, sponsor CoreView, and a panel of speakers on Mar. 18 for this FREE webcast on misconfigurations attackers exploit, faster response, and recovery readiness.

Register now: https://ow.ly/GBcV50Yotp9

#Microsoft365 #Cybersecurity

Security is not getting simpler in the AI and hybrid era.

Join us and sponsor Red Hat on Mar. 17 for this FREE virtual summit on Zero Trust foundations, confidential computing, and post-quantum readiness.

Register now: https://ow.ly/88yR50YnYJf

#Cybersecurity #ZeroTrust #CloudSecurity

AI is scaling fast, but unmanaged agents can scale risk even faster.

Join us, sponsor Veeam Software, and a panel of experts on Mar. 16 for this FREE webcast on scaling AI without scaling exposure.

Register now: https://ow.ly/iCz250YnYHb

#AI #Cybersecurity #DataProtection #RiskManagement

If your MSP listing is outdated, your visibility is too.

The Redmond Channel Partner Partner Directory helps IT buyers find and compare providers, so accurate services and details matter when they’re shortlisting fast.

Explore the directory: https://ow.ly/BLP350YmTPa

#MSP #ITServices

Azure Storage Previews Entra ID-Scoped User Delegation SAS Controls -- Redmondmag.com New capability restricts user delegation SAS tokens to specific Microsoft Entra identities for tighter access governance.

Microsoft previewed Azure Storage controls that bind user delegation SAS to a specific Entra ID identity, limiting token use to the intended principal.

See how it strengthens identity-centric access governance: https://ow.ly/nRMT50YmTMM

#Azure #CloudSecurity #EntraID

Azure Monitor Pipeline Adds New Public Preview Capabilities to Enhance Observability -- Redmondmag.com Updates aim to improve data collection flexibility, transformation and cost control across monitoring workflows.

Microsoft added new public preview capabilities to Azure Monitor Pipeline, including TLS and mTLS ingestion controls plus new transformation, routing, pod placement, and schema standardization features.

See what is new in the pipeline: https://ow.ly/A82S50YmTLl

#Azure #Observability #DevOps

Deploying Windows Server RemoteApp, Part 2 -- Redmondmag.com Learn how to continue your RemoteApp deployment by configuring RD Gateway, applying certificates and setting up Remote Desktop licensing.

In part 2 of this RemoteApp deployment guide, Brien Posey walks through publishing a test app, configuring RD Gateway, applying certificates, and installing RD Licensing.

Continue the deployment steps here: https://ow.ly/5wIJ50YmTJV

#WindowsServer #RemoteApp #RDS

Windows 11 Overhaul Puts AI on the Back Burner -- Redmondmag.com The sorry state of Windows is forcing a pause on AI projects.

Microsoft is hitting pause on parts of its Windows 11 “AI everywhere” rollout to prioritize performance, reliability, and reworked opt-in AI features like Recall, per reporting from The Verge.

Read what is changing, and why: https://ow.ly/ygqI50YmTIj

#Windows11 #Microsoft #AI

Microsoft Urges IT Teams to Prepare for Secure Boot Certificate Updates -- Redmondmag.com Upcoming changes require administrators to update server configurations to maintain trusted boot integrity.

Microsoft is urging Windows Server admins to prepare for Secure Boot certificate updates as older 2011 certificates begin expiring in late June 2026.

See what the advisory recommends before changes are enforced: https://ow.ly/4phY50Ymmil

#WindowsServer #SecureBoot #Cybersecurity

Downtime is expensive, in dollars and end-user trust.

Join us and sponsor Cohesity tomorrow for this FREE virtual summit on high availability and rapid recovery strategies for Azure workloads.

Register now: https://ow.ly/u4AY50YmmeQ

#Azure #CloudResilience #DisasterRecovery

Microsoft Releases Security Baseline for Windows Server 2025, Version 2602 -- Redmondmag.com Updated guidance provides recommended configurations to strengthen server security and reduce risk exposure.

Microsoft released the Windows Server 2025, version 2602 security baseline with updated configuration guidance, including sudo behavior settings, disabling Internet Explorer 11, and updated NTLM auditing recommendations.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/E9Ze50YlSwh

#WindowsServer #Security #ZeroTrust

M365 licensing mistakes can quietly inflate spend without improving security or productivity.

Join us, sponsor TrustedTech, and a panel of experts tomorrow for this FREE webcast on licensing clarity, cost savings, and AI readiness.

Register now: https://ow.ly/kbP350YlSsX

#Microsoft365 #Licensing

Microsoft Planner Gets Refreshed Design, Task Chat and Collaboration Enhancements -- Redmondmag.com Update modernizes task management experience and embeds conversational collaboration into project workflows.

Microsoft refreshed Planner in Teams and on the web with a modern Microsoft 365 design, real-time collaboration, task chat @ mentions with Teams Activity notifications, and a new Goals View.

Get the details, and see what is new: https://ow.ly/1UVg50YlSmv

#Microsoft365 #MicrosoftTeams #Productivity

Microsoft Teams Optimization for Amazon WorkSpaces Now Generally Available -- Redmondmag.com GA release enhances performance and user experience for Teams meetings in cloud desktop environments.

Microsoft Teams optimization for Amazon WorkSpaces has reached general availability, bringing local media processing, reduced latency, and improved call quality to Amazon Web Services (AWS) virtual desktops.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/j6Et50YkWrO

#MicrosoftTeams #AWS #HybridWork

Identity threats are changing what cyber resilience needs to look like in 2026.

Join us, sponsor Veeam Software, and a panel of experts tomorrow for this FREE webcast on what’s new with Veeam Data Cloud in early 2026.

Register now: https://ow.ly/UopM50YkWpr

#CyberResilience #DataProtection #Veeam

Microsoft Research: No Foolproof Method Exists for Detecting AI-Generated Media -- Redmondmag.com Microsoft has released a new research report warning that no single technology can reliably distinguish AI-generated content from authentic media, and that deepening reliance on any one method risks misleading the public.

Microsoft Research says there is no foolproof way to distinguish AI-generated media, highlighting risks in C2PA provenance, watermarking, fingerprinting, and reversal attacks.

Explore the recommended high-confidence authentication approach: https://ow.ly/joF250YkbxI

#AI #MediaIntegrity #Deepfakes

Kubernetes resilience is a must as OpenShift workloads expand.

Join us, sponsor Veeam Software, and expert Matt Slotten on Mar. 11 for this FREE webcast on ROSA and Veeam Kasten for integrated protection, mobility, and resilience.

Register now: https://ow.ly/OSN450YkbvU

#CyberResilience