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Cayosoft: Unraveling the Future of Identity and Access Management

1 week ago | petri.com | Russell Smith

Cayosoft started life as a license management solution for Microsoft 365 and it gradually evolved into a comprehensive backup, protection, and administration product for Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID. In this episode of Petri Dish, Petri’s Editorial Director, Russell Smith, talks to Cayosoft CEO and founder Bob Bobel about managing complexity in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and the future of the IAM space.
Windows 11 Upgrade Prompts Triggered by Intune Bug

1 week ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: A bug in Microsoft Intune is causing enterprise users to receive unexpected upgrade offers to Windows 11. Microsoft is deploying a targeted code fix to address the problem. Microsoft is advising IT admins to manually roll back affected devices. Microsoft is investigating a newly discovered bug that’s prompting unexpected Windows 11 upgrade offers for some enterprise users due to an issue with Microsoft Intune.
Hackers Exploit Critical Windows NTLM Spoofing Vulnerability

1 week ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Hackers are actively exploiting a critical NTLM spoofing vulnerability in Windows. This flaw allows threat actors to steal NTLM hashes and potentially compromise networks. Researchers have found that 64% of Active Directory accounts still using NTLM. Cybersecurity researchers have discovered that hackers are actively exploiting a critical NTLM spoofing vulnerability in Windows systems, despite Microsoft having released a patch for it back in March.
PSA: Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 Support Ends in 6 Months

1 week ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft will end support for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 in October. IT administrators are strongly advised to plan migrations. Organizations will have only a three-month window to transition to Exchange Server SE. Microsoft has issued a reminder to administrators: Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 will officially reach end of support this October. The company is urging IT teams to plan migration now to avoid security vulnerabilities and service disruptions.
Microsoft Entra ID to Retire Service Principal-Less Authentication

1 week ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft Entra ID will end support for service principal-less authentication in 2026. This change aims to strengthen Entra ID’s “security by default” posture. Administrators should use sign-in logs to identify affected applications. Microsoft has announced plans to retire service principal-less authentication for Entra ID customers by next year. Administrators are being urged to take proactive steps now to prepare their organizations for this upcoming change.
SharePoint vs Teams: Choosing the Right Collaboration Platform for Your Needs

1 week ago | petri.com | Michael Reinders

When deciding between using SharePoint and Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365, it helps to think of what you’re trying to accomplish. Published: Apr 15, 2025 BlogMicrosoft 365Microsoft TeamsPost This article will explore SharePoint vs Teams and how the tools work separately, together, and whether you should choose SharePoint, Teams, or both. Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Teams are powerful collaboration tools, but they serve different purposes. Let’s get started.
Microsoft Warns of WinRE Update Error on Windows 10 Devices

1 week ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft has acknowledged a 0x80070643 installation failure affecting users who installed the April 2025 WinRE update. This bug affects Windows 10 versions 22H2 and 21H2. Microsoft has not yet provided a timeline for a fix but assures users the error can be ignored. Microsoft has issued a warning that users may experience the 0x80070643 installation failure after installing the April 2025 Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) update.
Microsoft Fixes Graph PowerShell SDK Issue Affecting Azure Runbooks

1 week ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK v2.26.1 has compatibility issues with Azure Runbooks when used with PowerShell 7.2. This problem is caused by a dependency on System.Text.Json. Microsoft plans to resolve the issue by supporting PowerShell 7.4 in Azure Runbooks.
Businesses to Increase Cybersecurity Spending by 12.2%

1 week ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Global cybersecurity spending is projected to grow by 12.2% by 2025. The increase in spending is driven by increasing cyber threats and the adoption of digital technologies. The U.S. and Europe will lead in spending, accounting for 70% of the global total. Researchers predict that global cybersecurity spending will grow by 12.2% by 2025, driven by the escalating frequency and sophistication of cyber threats.
Microsoft Unified SecOps Platform Gets Multi-Workspace for Multi-Tenant Support

1 week ago | petri.com | Rabia Noureen

Key Takeaways: Microsoft’s Unified SecOps Platform now supports multi-workspace for multi-tenant. The latest update allows security teams to manage incidents and alerts from different tenants in a centralized dashboard. Microsoft has released this feature in public preview. Microsoft has rolled out multi-workspace for multi-tenant support to its Unified Security Operations (SecOps) Platform. This new capability is now available in public preview for commercial customers.