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@tes Just wait till some pasts a different qr code over the top 😂

Ofsted tells schools to include a QR code linking to their full inspection report if they refer to any inspection findings in banners or promotional materials tes.com/magazine/news/…

I had the attacker’s IP. I had the logs. But I was powerless to stop them. 🤯 This is the "Identity Trap" @LouisMastelinck (Microsoft MVP) revealed on the latest Entra Chat. Most of us think we’re safe because we have Guest Access policies and MFA turned on. But Louis shared a nightmare scenario: Email OTP. Because it doesn't always create a full user object, your incident response tools are effectively toothless. ❌ You can’t revoke the session. ❌ You can’t "Block User." ❌ You're just a spectator to your own breach. Louis joined me for a masterclass in Entra ID reality. We didn't just talk features; we talked war stories. What’s inside this episode: 🔥 The "Kill SMS" Blueprint: A script-free method to move thousands of users to the Authenticator app overnight. 🚩 The "Bad Reputation" Flag: A secret new Entra log feature that tells you exactly which phone numbers are "dirty." 🛡️ The Passkey Reality Check 🚫 SharePoint vs. Entra: Why the "Entra B2B Integration"... Stop checking boxes and start building real identity security. Louis brings the energy, the technical depth, and the "war stories" to show you how. Watch the full deep-dive on the Entra.Chat podcast today!

A simple, lightweight PowerShell script to remove pre-installed apps, disable telemetry.

💡 My Cybersecurity Home Lab Mini SOC Environment Over the past few months, I built a fully virtualized home lab designed to mimic a real SOC environment combining offensive testing, defensive monitoring, and layered security.

Minecraft’s #HourOfAI activity is here! Unlock AI education for learners of all ages alongside @PlayCraftLearn & @CSforAll. Learn more: msft.it/6013t3q0J #MicrosoftElevate #HoAI #MinecraftEdu

Copilot Teach is now free for teachers using Microsoft 365! • Develop lesson plans • Produce flashcards and study aids • Generate rubrics Get started with this guide: clouddesignbox.co.uk/microsoft-teac… #MicrosoftEducation #AIEducation #EdTech #TeachingTools

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@paulsanders87 @janbakker_ Yep given that was our org go to...

@janbakker_ I spent about 10 mins the other day trying to find the other apps drop down that used to exist when I went to portal[.]office[.]com . It kept redirecting me to copilot chat. Well annoying 😂

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@tomwarren Would read but behind a pay wall 😞

scoop: Microsoft is about to "reimagine Outlook from the ground up" with AI. Outlook has new leaders and Microsoft is about to be rebuild its mail app into something new. All of the details in my Notepad 📒 newsletter, live for subscribers now 👇 theverge.com/tech/806162/mi…

Fun fact - every org that uses Intune is licensed for ConfigMgr which means licensed for CMTrace/OneTrace Ideally, they would make OneTrace freely available, but for now, go download the ConfigMgr installer and get your log reader 😎 Reference: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/c…

When staff feel “always on,” wellbeing and retention take a hit. 1️⃣ Set quiet hours 2️⃣ Schedule focus time 3️⃣ Schedule messages/emails 4️⃣ Use Cloud Design Box – fewer platforms, clearer communication 5️⃣ Promote balance – remind staff to switch off #SchoolLeadership #Wellbeing

Learn about this week's big AI announcements at "What's New in Microsoft EDU" - October 2025 webinar 🚀 Agenda: ✅ AI features coming for ALL M365 Educators & Students ✅ Learning Zone ✅ M365 LTI integration for LMSes ✅ Q&A 📅 Wed Oct 22nd, 8am PST 📅 Wed Oct 22nd, 4pm PST

@seeknay @merill Hate to say it lads, but just take a moment, Microsoft pushes so much crap at you, one day you get a passkey prompt. I disabled it, along with recall, and other bits. They change shit on a wim. Like icons, 😳🙄 does not give a great foundation for trusting something new 🤔

@merill It's actually crazy how often I need to "sell" this to tech-savvy folks.

This 👇 Any type of passkey (including synced passkey) is a million times better than all other phishable password + MFA option All of us in IT and cybersec need to get out of the way of passkey rollouts

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What is Maester? [1] Maester is a PowerShell-based test automation framework that helps you stay in control of your Microsoft security configuration. Such an awesome tool - test details can be filtered by passed, failed, and skipped. Failed tests come with detailed recommendations on how to do better. I strongly recommend running Maester periodically to secure your Microsoft 365 tenant, in addition to running PingCastle in your On-Prem AD environment. [1] maester.dev

Students can now see comprehension questions alongside the reading text. Instead of answering at the end, they can look back at the passage as they work, making it easier to answer accurately and with confidence.  More info: clouddesignbox.co.uk/microsoft-lear… #ReadingSkills

📣 My fellow #PowerShell #MVP Fabien Tschanz has released PS2EXE.Core. Converts a PowerShell Script *.ps1 to an *.exe File. 😍 It has been released in PowerShell #Gallery. Check it out 🔥 bit.ly/4fCdYni

NEW BLOG; How to store Defender XDR data for years in Sentinel Data Lake without expensive ingestion cost Blog: jeffreyappel.nl/how-to-store-d… #MicrosoftSecurity

✍️ Suggest individualized practice. ⏳ Set specific time goals for students. 📚 Monitor achievements, adjust strategies. 🎚️ Toggle between teacher and student mode. Read more about new Reading Coach #AI features: msft.it/6016sMDhO