Rabia Noureen

Islamabad

Senior News Contributor at Petri

Senior News Contributor @PetriFeed || Formerly @onmsft || Computer Science Teacher || rabia.noureen(at)https://t.co/05tNwDctny

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Microsoft Debuts Windows 365 Reserve for Instant Cloud PCs

1 week ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Windows 365 Reserve offers instant access to temporary Cloud PCs during device disruptions. New security defaults enhance protection against exploits and data theft. Microsoft introduces Cloud Apps and multi-PC management features to improve flexibility and control. Microsoft has announced Windows 365 Reserve, now in public preview for commercial customers.
TeamFiltration Tool Abused in Entra ID Account Breach

1 week ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: A massive ATO campaign is exploiting a legitimate pentesting tool to breach Microsoft Entra ID accounts. Over 80,000 user accounts across global organizations have been targeted using stealthy, cloud-based tactics. Attackers are bypassing security controls and automating data theft through advanced token abuse.
Microsoft Expands Sovereign Cloud Solutions for Europe

1 week ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft is expanding its digital sovereignty tools to support compliance and data control in Europe. New offerings include public and private cloud solutions tailored for regulated industries. European organizations gain greater autonomy with tools like Data Guardian, External Key Management, and Microsoft 365 Local. Microsoft is strengthening its digital sovereignty solutions across Europe, providing customers with greater control, enhanced privacy, and improved resilience.
AI Agents Pose Risks-Guardian Agents Offer a Safer Path Forward

1 week ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Guardian Agents are emerging as essential tools to monitor and manage autonomous AI behavior. Gartner predicts significant growth in their adoption across enterprise environments. CIOs must address key risks like credential hijacking and ensure strong AI governance. As AI agents become more autonomous and widespread, IT teams must implement Guardian Agents to monitor, control, and align AI behavior with organizational goals.
Microsoft Previews AI Assistant for Azure Migrate Explore

2 weeks ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft adds a powerful AI assistant to Azure Migrate Explore for smarter cloud migration planning. New features include natural language summaries, cost insights, and industry-specific recommendations. Conversational Mode simplifies complex data analysis with interactive, context-aware responses. Microsoft has announced the integration of a new AI assistant into Azure Migrate Explore (AME), bringing intelligent automation to cloud migration planning.
Latest Windows Server 2025 Update Fixes Domain Controller Connectivity Issues

2 weeks ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft fixes a major Windows Server 2025 issue causing domain controllers to go offline after reboot. April 2025 update misapplied firewall profiles, disrupting network traffic and authentication. A new patch and temporary workaround are now available for IT admins to restore connectivity. Microsoft has released a fix for an issue that left some Windows Server 2025 Domain Controllers unreachable after a reboot.
Microsoft Defender for Identity Gets New Okta Integration

2 weeks ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft Defender for Identity now integrates with Okta to enhance identity threat detection. Security teams gain deeper insights using Okta’s sign-in and user behavior data. Setup requires specific Okta roles, API tokens, and configuration via the Microsoft Defender Portal. Microsoft is strengthening identity protection by integrating Okta with its Defender for Identity solution, creating a more unified and proactive defense against identity-based threats.
Microsoft Entra Conditional Access Gets Policy Enhancement Tools

2 weeks ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft Entra now offers clearer insights into how individual Conditional Access policies affect user sign-ins. A new simulation API helps IT admins test policies without enforcing them. Stricter sign-in controls and optimization tools enhance security and policy management. Microsoft has added new features to its Entra Conditional Access solution that make it easier for IT admins to plan, monitor, and optimize policy rollouts within their organizations.
Microsoft Releases June 2025 Patch Tuesday Updates

2 weeks ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft’s June 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 66 vulnerabilities—10 rated Critical—including one actively exploited remote code execution flaw. The latest updates resolve major issues in Windows Hello for Business and Hyper-V virtual machines across Windows 10, 11, and Windows Server systems. Critical flaws in WebDAV, SMB, SharePoint, and Remote Desktop Services highlight the urgency of installing this month’s updates.
SharePoint Online to End Support for OTP-Based Sharing Links

2 weeks ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Starting July 1, OTP-based sharing links will no longer work for external users. Organizations using SharePoint and OneDrive with Entra B2B must reshare content via guest access. External users will need to register with multi-factor authentication (MFA). Microsoft is retiring its outdated one-time passcode (OTP) sharing method and replacing it with the more secure Microsoft Entra B2B Collaboration.