Ewelina Paczkowska (Welka’s World)

🚨 ICYMI
🎧 Recently appeared on Experts Live UK pod chatting with Bruce & Nate about my journey.
📺️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJqi...
Also announced I’ll be speaking at ELUK26 in London this June. Don't forget to grab your tickets! eluk26.expertslive.co.uk
#ELUK26 #Podcast #WomenInIT #Conference

🌸Happy #InternationalWomensDay 💜 Today we celebrate women everywhere - in tech, IT, business, science, at home, everywhere! Tag women you appreciate, tag organisers, and spread the love. Find women speakers -> sessionize.com/microsoft-so...
#WomenInTech #WomenInIT #TechSpeakers

🚨 We’re back with 2 amazing sessions!
📅 18 March 2026 | 18:00–20:00 UTC - M365SCUG
Fluff-free insights from great speakers + 🎁 prizes for attendees!
⚠️ Not recorded. Join live.
Register: www.meetup.com/m365sandcug/
#Microsoft365 #M365 #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #UserGroup

🚨 ICYMI
I joined Dinant Paardenkooper on the AZ Security Podcast to talk Conditional Access + Zero Trust.
We covered auth strengths, device code blocking, adversary-in-the-middle protection & auth downgrade prevention.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBOB...

#ZeroTrust #ConditionalAccess

Microsoft Is Auto-Enabling Passkeys in March 2026 Here’s What You Need to Know

🚨 ICYMI
Recently I appeared on Entra Chat to discuss some major changes happening in Entra in Feb/ March 2026, such as:
- Passkey profiles
- Source of Authority conversion GA
- App registration deactivation
- Conditional Access changes

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akcd...

#EntraID #M365 #Identity

Maral is passionate about network security, cloud environments, & secure infrastructure, she pursued cybersecurity with focus and resilience.

Future goal: design secure systems at scale and mentor others.
Looking for new opportunities in tech.

#NetworkSecurity #CloudSecurity #TechTalent #WomenInIT

Former bakery owner -> Cybersecurity Product Manager.

Jackie blends leadership, collaboration, and cybersecurity into real impact.

Building her brand: Collaborative Cyber Queen.

#TechTalent #WomeinInTech #ProductManagement #Cybersecurity #WomenInLeadership

Elijah is a 22-year-old IT professional focused on Cloud Security and Azure.

CompTIA A+ certified. Studying Cloud Computing. Aiming to become a Microsoft MVP.

Open to junior IT, SOC, or Cloud roles.
Connect with @elijahatwork on X
#CloudComputing #Azure #EntryLevelIT #TechTalent

Artist turned rejection into redirection - now focused on Cloud Security, DevSecOps, and Security Automation.

Bold vision. Big goals. Secure-by-design mindset.

Currently open to roles in cloud security.

#CloudSecurity #DevSecOps #CybersecurityCareers #TechTalent

Ashley pivoted into IT during a major life change and built a portable, resilient tech career.

Now she’s focused on making tech approachable and helping others break into IT.

IT support + mentorship + real impact.

Connect with @thehelpdeskgirl on X

#ITSupport #CareerChange #WomenInTech

Meet the Scholars: Incredible Voices Shaping the Future of Tech I had the privilege of meeting these inspiring scholars in Dallas, and their passion for technology left a lasting impression. In this feature, they share their journeys into IT, what the conference…

I met an incredible group of scholarship recipients in Dallas, and their stories deserved a bigger platform.
Cloud security, IT support, cybersecurity, product leadership - all represented.
Proud to feature them here:
🔗 www.welkasworld.com/post/meet-th...

#Cybersecurity #WomenInTech #TechTalent

⏳ REMINDER: M365SCUG
🗓 25 Feb 2026 | 18:00–20:00 UTC

2x great sessions + prizes up for grabs

No recordings.

Join + register to get the Teams link:
www.meetup.com/m365sandcug/...

#Microsoft365 #M365 #DLP #Copilot #InfoSec

🚨 M365SCUG is back
🗓 25 Feb 2026 | 18:00–20:00 UTC
2 great sessions, guaranteed to learn a ton
1- Copilot Security Essentials - Chirag
2- Making DLP work in the real world - Terry

No recordings - join live
Register 👉 www.meetup.com/m365sandcug/...
Prizes up for grabs 🎁
#M365 #DLP #Copilot

Data Strategy Breakdown Series - Entra ID (5) In this final installment of the Data Strategy Breakdown series, we dive into Entra ID and why securing your identity is crucial for a strong data strategy. With a focus on practical, real-world recom...

📣New blog post: Data Strategy Breakdown Series part 5: Entra ID.
Learn 20 tips to protect your environment and secure your data. Read the full blog post here: www.welkasworld.com/post/data-st... #EntraID #Microsoft365 #CyberSecurity #DataStrategy #InfoSec #ITSecurity

🚨 I’m speaking at India Cloud Security Summit 2025! 🚨

🗓 12 July | ⏰ 5:30–6:15 PM IST
🎤 Secure your M365 tenant like a boss (admin tips you’ll thank me for)

Real-world, no-fluff advice to harden your Microsoft 365 tenant fast.
#ICSS2025 #Microsoft365 #CloudSecurity #M365Security #CyberSecurity

🔥 NEW BLOG: Data Strategy Breakdown Series - Defender XDR and Intune (4)
-EDR block mode
-Intune app protection
-BitLocker, ASR, compliance tips + more

🔗 welkasworld.com/post/data-stra…

#DefenderXDR #Intune #DataStrategy #CyberSecurity #M365

Data Strategy Breakdown Series - Secure Collaboration (3) In today’s hybrid work environment, secure collaboration is more crucial than ever. Over-sharing, under-securing, and mismanaging collaboration tools can quickly lead to data breaches and compromised ...

Part 3 of my Data Strategy Breakdown Series is uploaded to my website now - 15 ways to secure modern collaboration in M365.
Public M365 groups? Guest oversharing? Copilot plugins running wild? Here’s how to fix it: www.welkasworld.com/post/data-st...
#SecureCollaboration #M365 #DataSecurity

I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s a good thing it rains most of the year in Ireland.
The recent sunshine has me dangerously happy, permanently outdoors, and getting absolutely NOTHING done.
If we had sun all the time, the economy would collapse. 🌞🇮🇪 #ProductivityVsSun #IrishProblems 🤣

Data Strategy Breakdown Series - Basic Security Hygiene (2) A rapid-fire guide to basic security hygiene in Microsoft 365. This no-fluff checklist covers MFA, legacy auth, admin protection, spoofing prevention, and more. Perfect for IT admins who want quick wi...

Your Microsoft 365 tenant isn’t secure by default. Here’s 15 rapid-fire fixes every org needs 👇
🔐MFA
⛔️Legacy auth
🛑Auto-forwarding
⚠️Impersonation
🛡️Entra Admin lockdown

www.welkasworld.com/post/data-st...

#Cybersecurity #Microsoft365 #Entra #SecurityHygiene #M365 #DataSecurity

Final sweep folks, couple of spaces left.
3pm today BST

REGISTER HERE: app.livestorm.co/threatscape/...

Once registered and you cannot make it, you will be able to avail of the on-demand recording.
@rucam365 @Threatscape @Microsoft
#Webinar #MicrosoftPurview #Compliance #DataSecurity

Data Strategy Breakdown Series - Defence in depth & Zero Trust (1) In this first post, we explore how to create a strong data security foundation using defence in depth and Zero Trust strategies. With identity now acting as the new perimeter, it's more critical than ...

📣New blog up! Data Strategy Breakdown (1) - Defence in depth & Zero Trust
-identity is the perimeter
-labels alone won’t save you
-real-life security gaps you might recognise

Read now:
www.welkasworld.com/post/data-st...

#Cybersecurity #InfoSec #DataStrategy

Modern data security challenges: defence in depth approach When we talk about data security, we’re essentially talking about cybersecurity at large - because data is what the bad actors are ultimately after. Whether it's for extortion or financial gain, your ...

📣New blog post
Your sensitivity labels won’t stop a data breach if your user’s been phished. Attackers want your data - so start by protecting identity and focus on defence in depth. Here’s how: www.welkasworld.com/post/modern-...
#DataSecurity #DefenceInDepth #Cybersecurity #CyberThreats

Why Microsoft Purview projects fail before they even begin - and how to stop that from happening Microsoft Purview isn’t just another tool you switch on and walk away from. It’s a full-on transformation.

Rolling out Microsoft Purview?
Don’t start with the tech. Start with the people.
Here’s why most projects fail - and how to avoid it.

www.welkasworld.com/post/why-mic...

#MicrosoftPurview #InfoSec #DataGovernance #DataSecurity

A huge thank you to everyone who attended today’s session at Microsoft HQ, Ireland, on Mastering Purview Data Strategies! It was a pleasure co-presenting with Ru Campbell and engaging with such a great audience. Thank you Threatscape & Microsoft

Another day, another Purview solution: Data Security Investigations You know that saying "another day, another dollar"? Pretty sure when the songwriters came up with that, they weren’t talking about handing over your hard-earned cash to big tech. Yet, here we are, wat...

🚨New Blog Post about the newest addition to the Microsoft Purview product stack - Data Security Investigations (DSI) - AI-powered security investigations or just another upsell?🤔 Dive in and decide 👇

www.welkasworld.com/post/another...

#DataSecurityInvestigations #DSI #MicrosoftPurview

Nice news for #MicrosoftPurview. New security controls are coming.
✅SASE integration for inline DLP
✅Edge protections to block risky AI prompts
✅Security for unmanaged devices
Read more: www.welkasworld.com/post/seal-th...

#PurviewAnnouncement #MicrosoftNews #Purview #Cybersecurity

Excited to be speaking alongside @campbell.scot at Microsoft's HQ in Dublin on April 3rd for an in-person session on "Mastering Purview Data Security Strategies" organised by Threatscape in partnership with Microsoft.
Please don't be shy and come and say hi when you're there 😊

Common mistakes I see people make in Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention With Microsoft Purview’s "Secure by Default" initiative from the engineering team at Microsoft, creating Data Loss Prevention policies has become simpler and more efficient.However, having the Microso...

New blog “Common mistakes you may be making with Data Loss Prevention” is out now. Real examples, tips & gotchas. 26mins of light reading 🤣 Enjoy!
#MicrosoftPurview #Purview #DataLossPrevention

www.welkasworld.com/post/common-...

Also, keep an eye out for another post in the series on “Common mistakes you may be making with your Data Loss Prevention”, dropping soon! 😉

Common mistakes you may be making with your sensitivity labels Disclaimer:This post was previously titled "26 Mistakes You May Be Making with Your Sensitivity Labels" but has been renamed to "Common Mistakes You May Be Making with Your Sensitivity Labels" to alig...

I’ve renamed my “26 Mistakes you may be making with your sensitivity labels” post to “Common mistakes you may be making with your sensitivity labels” as the number of tips could grow over time. Link is still the same.

www.welkasworld.com/post/25-mist...