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As a UK school the guidelines set out by the DfE and RPA state that cloud backups should be digitally disconnected . What does that mean for a school and why “digitally disconnected”? You see, ransomware is the worlds number 1 enemy. It destroys everything. Not just data but morale, trust, questions every IT decision in the past and renders past security investments to protect the school useless to a certain extent. It’s unfortunate but true. So having data digitally disconnected means 1) Not having it on the same LAN or network 2) Not having a site-site permanent vpn connection 3) Not having it plugged in all the time Sometimes it also means 4) Not having it on the same premesis as the data 5) Not having it on the same platform as main data (like no point backing up Microsoft 365 data to Microsoft, eggs in one basket and all) By having backups digitally disconnected allows a greater level of security when it comes to safeguarding precious data against ransomware that targets anything it can access from its point of initial entry. At SynaaS , we provide schools and multi academy trusts in the UK with the right equipment, training and management to tackle these sensitive problems. Sign up for our Launch :) Https://Synaas.uk

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🐶 New Blog Post #16 🐶 Over the halfway mark in the #MonthOfM365 in aid of the ISPCA! This is the 16th article in the series and for this one, I thought I'd address some queries I've seen recently around how you can add error handling to your #PowerShell scripts. This one is not just important for #Microsoft365 admins, but good to know for anyone working with PowerShell. https://lnkd.in/eBkKq8TP I've you've been following along this month, or if any of the articles have been helpful, please consider donating to this fantastic cause: https://lnkd.in/evBy4XEv #M365

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The latest YouTube post has been uploaded! This week, I explored using FSLogix with cloud-only accounts, something which pops up often! Enjoy! #avd #nerdio #fslogix

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Our Purview Guru explains this new feature that allows organisations to enforce DLP policies based on custom document properties, ensuring better data security across endpoints.

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The world of MSP’s is full of shiny pennies who overpromise and under deliver - it all sounds good until you sign up, commit, and then find out that they don’t have any idea what the hell they are doing. Too many people are enticed by the sizzle, and sign up for a totally ****ty steak. If you want the real deal , find an MSP who is ready to get down and dirty, who will be available for you 24x7, and one who is willing to do the dirty work. it doesn’t have to be us… in fact, you might not be a good fit for us. But do yourself a favor - find one - these companies are worth their weight in gold, and they are as rare as hens teeth.

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New Client meeting to discuss the decommissioning of their server and move the data to the Microsoft Sharepoint. ubiquiti is using old IT cloud key so needs resetting for the client as have no access. #clients #server #cloud

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EUC Toolbox - Day 1 - Intune Deployment Day 1 of a look at the EUCToolbox apps and this time we're looking at Intune Deployment Deploying a new environment is time consuming, even if you know what policies to set and where, it's a lot of clicking. If you're starting out, it's even worse. Imagine being able to fill in a short form and then 10 minutes later you have a secure Intune landing zone for you to layer your custom policies on top of. Then imagine it also creates the assignments, adds conditional access policies, a wallpaper and M365 apps (properly deployed as Win32). Think of the time that will save you! That's where this tool fits, you can concentrate on the more fun tasks, let me handle the repetitive part! If you're a non-profit, education, or home labber, get in touch for a discount! You can find the tool here: https://lnkd.in/exuazrWi

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Has anyone with CIS SecureSuite access ever downloaded and implemented the build kits/Amdx JSON templates for L1 on InTune? Interested to understand whether it was valuable or more admin work removing controls than working bottom up. Looking for feedback as we’re developing some interesting things this side and need a comparison point. #cis #cislevel1 #securitycontrols #centerforinternetsecurity

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Passkeys are coming to the Enterprise and are in Preview with Microsoft Entra ID. As administrators we want to restrict what devices can be used to align with our security policies. That means you need to know the Authenticator Attestation GUID (AAGUID). My new module helps you automate and orchestrate AAGUIDs in your scripts. https://lnkd.in/erVPjbC3 #Entra #passwordless #passkeys #powershell

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Link to the Full Article in the First Comment Below 📌 #Office365 #M365 #Backup Joe Stocker Mike Kane Esther Deutsch Jeff Borschowa Bill Evans Cody Moore Pam Hamingson Chris Coates Bill Lenihan

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Continuing the #intune series here we look at how to block and control device enrolment. #blueteam #cybersecurity #securebydefault #endpointmanagement https://lnkd.in/eYA8B5qd

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Trying to get your Windows devices to be cloud native? If you are, then I'm sure you've hit the stumbling block of what to do with your current fleet. In the next few episodes, we're going to walkthrough how to get your PCs Intune managed without disrupting end users. First up, we'll use group policy... https://lnkd.in/enMcGpZq #intune #autopilot #entra #msftadvocate #m365 #windows11 #surfaceforbusiness #copilot #zerotrust

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Well that’s a wrap for day one of the Modern Endpoint Summit. Highlights include insights on intune for large enterprise, favourite community tooling, sneak previews of upcoming functionality, and a look to see what the future of the IT pro looks like with GenAI tools. Roll on day two! Reece Jefferson Waterstons #modernwork #microsoft365 #memsummit

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📍Blog Post Alert📍 My latest blog post is a revamp of a previous alerting app I've created to notify when new apps are created or assigned on Intune. The new version has lots of improvements. Feedback is always appreciated. https://lnkd.in/dyYUwdEA #MSIntune #LogicApps #MSAzure

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I know I may be a bit biased, but I absolutely LOVE the work the folks at Soteria - Security Solutions & Advisory are doing within the M365 space. They've created an enhanced version of their #Inspect365 tool that can be found in the #azuremarketplace to find misconfigurations, security issues, and even potential compliance pitfalls. This really is one you do NOT want miss out on.

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Just Gone through the below Article on Destination NAT available for Prviate IP . I have faced a similar scenario wherein on server located in Remote DC has to connect to Azure Server passing through the Firewall with a Private IP Address Thought of Sharing the article. Happy Learning... https://lnkd.in/g2wN8Vqt

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Is achieving the CISSP qualification in your future plans? 🤔🕒 If so, take a look at the below blog post on the domains - anyone looking to become a CISSP must show their expertise in each of these in order to achieve certification. 👇 Once you are ready to look at starting a training programme, you can find all the guidance you need with IT Governance Ltd’s course options. ✔️ With classroom, blended and self-paced courses, we have options which will enable you to balance your learning with your work and home schedule. 🧑🏼‍💻🧑🏼‍💻 #cissp #ad #training

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😎 Guess who's back with a brand new batch of PowerShell scripts? 🎉 Just renewed my Microsoft 365 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 certification, so consider all your spreadsheets and SharePoint sites safe from hackers (and from my terrible jokes, which are a different kind of threat). I'm officially a cyber guardian, so if anyone needs me, I'll be busy pretending I have superpowers while ensuring your data is as secure as my caffeine stash ☕️. Here's to another year of keeping things locked down tighter than my Netflix password! #microsoft365 #nerverstoplearning #microsoftlearning #microsoft #msftadvocate #microsoftcloud #congratzma

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