Rabia Noureen

3 days ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: 97% of mid-market firms are planning a strategic shift away from full public cloud reliance. Performance, compliance, and data sovereignty are driving selective workload repatriation. A hybrid, “cloud-appropriate” strategy is emerging as the preferred long-term model. Nearly 97% of mid-market organizations plan to shift select workloads away from public cloud environments in the coming year as a strategic realignment.

4 days ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft issues an emergency update for Windows 11 (23H2 & 22H2) after a major installation failure. A critical system file error was causing boot issues, mainly in virtual machines. IT admins can now access the fix via the Microsoft Update Catalog. Microsoft has rolled out an urgent out-of-band update (KB5062170) for Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2, targeting a critical installation failure from the May 2025 Patch Tuesday.

4 days ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft rolls out auto-remediation in Defender for Office 365 to speed up email threat response. Security teams can now automate actions on malicious message clusters with minimal manual approval. New settings and monitoring tools help IT admins streamline and track remediation efforts. Microsoft has announced the general availability of its auto-remediation feature within Defender for Office 365 that launched in preview in May.

5 days ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft is phasing out the password autofill feature in its Authenticator app starting next month. Users are encouraged to switch to Microsoft Edge or use passkeys for enhanced security. Saved passwords and payment info will be permanently deleted from the app. Microsoft is getting ready to retire the password autofill feature in its Authenticator app. According to a recent support document, users will no longer be able to autofill passwords in the app starting July 1.

5 days ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: New joint guidance from CISA and ACSC offers strategic advice on implementing SIEM and SOAR platforms. Successful deployment requires careful planning, skilled professionals, and attention to cost and configuration. Performance testing, internal control, and targeted log ingestion are highlighted as crucial for effectiveness. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and IT environments become more complex, security teams face mounting pressure to stay one step ahead.