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Limit Application Permissions to Specific Mailboxes

Limit Application Permissions to Specific Mailboxes

In many M65 organizations, applications integrate with Microsoft 365 services to access Exchange Online mailboxes and related resources. This integration helps to automate email workflows, mailbox monitoring, reporting, etc. To support these operations, applications rely on permissions, such as read and write permissions. When these permissions are granted without scopes, they can result in unrestricted mailbox access, which poses serious security risks. So here, let’s explore why restricting application permissions in Exchange Online matters and how to allow apps to... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
December 19, 2025
How to Stop Users From Sharing Their Own Calendars?

How to Stop Users From Sharing Their Own Calendars?

Outlook calendars are essential for collaboration, helping users share meeting links, manage availability, and plan meetings efficiently. By default, user can easily share their calendar with anyone—colleagues, external partners, or even personal contacts. What’s risky is how effortless and lasting this sharing can be! 😢 At first, a simple calendar share can seem harmless, but lingering access can expose work patterns, enable targeted phishing, and lead to unintended data exposure. 🤯 That’s why controlling calendar sharing matters! This blog shows... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
December 18, 2025
How to Create Adaptive Scopes in Microsoft Purview

How to Create Adaptive Scopes in Microsoft Purview

Managing compliance policies in Microsoft 365 becomes difficult when they are manually assigned to users, groups, and sites. For example, during user onboarding or offboarding, retention gaps often occur when policies are applied using static selection. As users move between departments or regions, compliance policies need frequent manual updates. This can result in missed updates, uneven retention, security risks, and other issues that make the environment less stable. Adaptive scopes in Microsoft Purview provide a cleaner approach by using rules... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
December 18, 2025
Manage Entra Application Permissions Using PowerShell

Manage Entra Application Permissions Using PowerShell

In Microsoft Entra ID, managing enterprise app permissions is crucial because they determine how much access an application can have to your organizational data. This access to apps is granted in two ways: delegated permissions and application permissions. While managing delegated permissions allow the app to act only with the signed-in user’s rights, application permissions provide broader access without requiring user authentication. This elevated access lets apps perform tenant-wide actions, which can become a significant security risk if not properly... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
December 11, 2025

Exchange Online

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Limit Application Permissions to Specific Mailboxes

Limit Application Permissions to Specific Mailboxes

In many M65 organizations, applications integrate with Microsoft 365 services to access Exchange Online mailboxes and related resources. This integration helps to automate email workflows, mailbox monitoring, reporting, etc. To support these operations, applications rely on permissions, such as read and write permissions. When these permissions are granted without scopes, they can result in unrestricted mailbox access, which poses serious security risks. So here, let’s explore why restricting application permissions in Exchange Online matters and how to allow apps to... Read More Read More
How to Create and Manage Address Book Policies in Exchange Online

How to Create and Manage Address Book Policies in Exchange Online

If you’ve ever worked in a large organization, you’ve likely noticed how cluttered and confusing the Global Address List (GAL) is. With hundreds or even thousands of users across departments, locating the right contact or ensuring communication stays within the right group can be challenging.  To address this, Exchange Online offers Address Book Policies (ABPs) — a powerful feature that allows administrators to logically segment address lists. This helps streamline communication, enhance privacy, and maintain clear boundaries between teams or... Read More Read More
How to Manage Mail Users in Exchange Online

How to Manage Mail Users in Exchange Online

External collaboration helps organizations expand their business reach by working closely with vendors, partners, and collaborators. Microsoft supports this through two types of external entities: Mail contacts and Mail users (also known as mail-enabled users). Although both appear in the Global Address List (GAL) and have external email addresses, mail users stand out because they have sign-in credentials to access resources. However, this added access can become a security risk if not managed properly. For instance, an inactive mail user... Read More Read More

Microsoft Teams

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Turn Microsoft Teams Meetings into a Podcast with Audio Recap

Turn Microsoft Teams Meetings into a Podcast with Audio Recap

If you’ve ever been part of a Microsoft Teams meeting, you already know the usual follow-up routine. When we need clarification or missed any key point, we rely on Teams features like meeting recaps, recordings, intelligent recaps, or transcripts to review what was discussed. These features are definitely useful, but scrolling through long transcripts or hunting through a one-hour recording just to find a single important update isn’t always ideal. This is where the audio recap in Microsoft Teams becomes... Read More Read More
Block Guest Access to Specific Microsoft 365 Groups

Block Guest Access to Specific Microsoft 365 Groups

Microsoft 365 guest access is a valuable feature that enables collaboration with external users such as partners, vendors, or contractors. However, there are scenarios where restricting guest access to specific Microsoft 365 groups or Teams is necessary. Thankfully, Microsoft 365 gives you options to block guest access on a per-group basis. In this blog, let’s see why this is important and how admins can block guest access in specific Microsoft 365 groups.     Why Block Guest Access for Specific Microsoft... Read More Read More
How to Manage Channel Policies in Microsoft Teams

How to Manage Channel Policies in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams gives users and owners a lot of freedom to create channels. That’s great for collaboration, but without limits, this can become a security risk. Imagine a user creates a private channel and shares sensitive information without any admin oversight. Since private channels are hidden from the rest of the team, this lack of visibility can lead to data leaks, policy violations, or unintentional shadow IT. Without proper controls, these channels can turn into blind spots for IT admins. ... Read More Read More

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Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Chat

Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Chat

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, impersonating trusted brands to steal sensitive information. One wrong click could put your organization at risk! But don’t worry—Microsoft Teams is stepping up with brand impersonation protection for chats to keep you safe. This new feature is designed to prevent spam or phishing attempts from external chats in Microsoft Teams. The rollout of this feature began in mid-November 2024 and is expected to be completed by mid-February 2025 (MC910976). Let’s take a deep dive into the feature! What is... Read More Read More
New Outlook Links Open Alongside Emails in Microsoft Edge

New Outlook Links Open Alongside Emails in Microsoft Edge

Last year, Microsoft made Teams chat web links to open in MS Edge side-by-side view. Now this feature is getting integrated in the new Outlook for Windows as well (MC803892). In an upcoming rolling out between late July and late September 2024, Outlook web links from Azure Active Directory (AAD) accounts and Microsoft (MSA) accounts open directly in Microsoft Edge, displayed right next to your message.   Since the earlier change in MS Teams to open web links in Edge has already caused... Read More Read More
Intelligent Version History Controls for SharePoint and OneDrive

Intelligent Version History Controls for SharePoint and OneDrive

Ever felt like your SharePoint document libraries and OneDrive files were overflowing with outdated versions? Well, Microsoft heard your concerns regarding limited versioning and is introducing a much-needed upgrade to version history controls! With intelligent versioning controls in SharePoint Online, admins can set smarter version deletion options and default organization limits to enhance data protection and storage management. The improved version history controls for SharePoint and OneDrive are in general availability.   What is Version History Controls in SharePoint Online?  Version history... Read More Read More

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How to Stop Users From Sharing Their Own Calendars?

How to Stop Users From Sharing Their Own Calendars?

Outlook calendars are essential for collaboration, helping users share meeting links, manage availability, and plan meetings efficiently. By default, user can easily share their calendar with anyone—colleagues, external partners, or even personal contacts. What’s risky is how effortless and lasting this sharing can be! 😢 At first, a simple calendar share can seem harmless, but lingering access can expose work patterns, enable targeted phishing, and lead to unintended data exposure. 🤯 That’s why controlling calendar sharing matters! This blog shows... Read More Read More
Manage Entra Application Permissions Using PowerShell

Manage Entra Application Permissions Using PowerShell

In Microsoft Entra ID, managing enterprise app permissions is crucial because they determine how much access an application can have to your organizational data. This access to apps is granted in two ways: delegated permissions and application permissions. While managing delegated permissions allow the app to act only with the signed-in user’s rights, application permissions provide broader access without requiring user authentication. This elevated access lets apps perform tenant-wide actions, which can become a significant security risk if not properly... Read More Read More
Get Entra Access Package Reports Using PowerShell

Get Entra Access Package Reports Using PowerShell

Access packages in Entra ID act as a security boundary. They make sure the right users get the right resources at the right time. But imagine this scenario: a new employee accidentally gets access to finance resources, or a long-time employee accumulates multiple access packages over time. A small oversight like this can put your organization’s security at risk. This is why monitoring access packages are essential. The Microsoft Entra admin center, Microsoft Graph API, and Microsoft Graph PowerShell can... Read More Read More

SharePoint Online

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Difference Between Share and Copy Link in SharePoint Online

Difference Between Share and Copy Link in SharePoint Online

One of the most common confusions in SharePoint Online is that you have both the Share button and the Copy link option to share files or folders. Since both actions result in a shareable link, many users mistakenly believe they work the same way. The truth is, while both “Share” and “Copy” link can technically generate an identical link, they represent two fundamentally different methods of granting and managing that access. Confusing these two functions is a frequent cause of accidental over-sharing or compliance headaches.... Read More Read More
How to Delete SharePoint Pages Using PowerShell

How to Delete SharePoint Pages Using PowerShell

Managing SharePoint pages seems straightforward until you’re faced with old pages that no longer serve a purpose. Over time, these unused pages accumulate, creating navigation challenges and reducing site efficiency. For example, outdated pages can clutter search results, making it harder for users to locate relevant content. Addressing this issue not only improves user experience but also streamlines site management for administrators.  In this blog, we’ll explore how to efficiently delete SharePoint pages using both the SharePoint user interface &... Read More Read More
How to Manage SharePoint Sites’ Privacy Settings in Microsoft 365

How to Manage SharePoint Sites’ Privacy Settings in Microsoft 365

SharePoint sites are often created rapidly across all types of organizations for teams, projects, departments, etc. But without careful attention to privacy settings, sensitive content can be unintentionally exposed to everyone in the organization. A common mistake is leaving sites set to “Public”, which allows any user in the tenant to access the site and its contents even if they’re not part of the site. This not only risks data leaks but also violates compliance policies and creates confusion about... Read More Read More

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Rajesh
December 19, 2025
Limit Application Permissions to Specific Mailboxes

Limit Application Permissions to Specific Mailboxes

In many M65 organizations, applications integrate with Microsoft 365 services to access Exchange Online mailboxes and related resources. This integration helps to automate email workflows, mailbox monitoring, reporting, etc. To support these operations, applications rely on permissions, such as read and write permissions. When these permissions are granted without scopes, they can result in unrestricted mailbox access, which poses serious security risks. So here, let’s explore why restricting application permissions in Exchange Online matters and how to allow apps to... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Blesslin Rinu
December 18, 2025
How to Stop Users From Sharing Their Own Calendars?

How to Stop Users From Sharing Their Own Calendars?

Outlook calendars are essential for collaboration, helping users share meeting links, manage availability, and plan meetings efficiently. By default, user can easily share their calendar with anyone—colleagues, external partners, or even personal contacts. What’s risky is how effortless and lasting this sharing can be! 😢 At first, a simple calendar share can seem harmless, but lingering access can expose work patterns, enable targeted phishing, and lead to unintended data exposure. 🤯 That’s why controlling calendar sharing matters! This blog shows... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Adi
December 18, 2025
How to Create Adaptive Scopes in Microsoft Purview

How to Create Adaptive Scopes in Microsoft Purview

Managing compliance policies in Microsoft 365 becomes difficult when they are manually assigned to users, groups, and sites. For example, during user onboarding or offboarding, retention gaps often occur when policies are applied using static selection. As users move between departments or regions, compliance policies need frequent manual updates. This can result in missed updates, uneven retention, security risks, and other issues that make the environment less stable. Adaptive scopes in Microsoft Purview provide a cleaner approach by using rules... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Blesslin Rinu
December 11, 2025
Manage Entra Application Permissions Using PowerShell

Manage Entra Application Permissions Using PowerShell

In Microsoft Entra ID, managing enterprise app permissions is crucial because they determine how much access an application can have to your organizational data. This access to apps is granted in two ways: delegated permissions and application permissions. While managing delegated permissions allow the app to act only with the signed-in user’s rights, application permissions provide broader access without requiring user authentication. This elevated access lets apps perform tenant-wide actions, which can become a significant security risk if not properly... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Blesslin Rinu
December 4, 2025
Get Entra Access Package Reports Using PowerShell

Get Entra Access Package Reports Using PowerShell

Access packages in Entra ID act as a security boundary. They make sure the right users get the right resources at the right time. But imagine this scenario: a new employee accidentally gets access to finance resources, or a long-time employee accumulates multiple access packages over time. A small oversight like this can put your organization’s security at risk. This is why monitoring access packages are essential. The Microsoft Entra admin center, Microsoft Graph API, and Microsoft Graph PowerShell can... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Blesslin Rinu
November 27, 2025
Turn Microsoft Teams Meetings into a Podcast with Audio Recap

Turn Microsoft Teams Meetings into a Podcast with Audio Recap

If you’ve ever been part of a Microsoft Teams meeting, you already know the usual follow-up routine. When we need clarification or missed any key point, we rely on Teams features like meeting recaps, recordings, intelligent recaps, or transcripts to review what was discussed. These features are definitely useful, but scrolling through long transcripts or hunting through a one-hour recording just to find a single important update isn’t always ideal. This is where the audio recap in Microsoft Teams becomes... Read More Read More

Microsoft Teams
Praba
November 20, 2025
Manage Admin Roles Using Microsoft Graph PowerShell

Manage Admin Roles Using Microsoft Graph PowerShell

Managing admin roles efficiently is a critical responsibility for IT administrators in any Microsoft 365 environment. As organizations scale, administrators frequently need to adjust or remove elevated roles as users transition between projects or responsibilities. While you can assign admin roles in the Microsoft 365 admin center, PowerShell provides greater flexibility and automation to perform bulk operations. With the deprecation of Azure AD and MS Online modules, it’s time to switch to the modern solution, the Microsoft Graph PowerShell module. In this guide, let’s walk through how you can assign and manage admin role assignments... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Blesslin Rinu
November 13, 2025
How to Manage User Licenses Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell

How to Manage User Licenses Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell

Managing Microsoft 365 licenses means quickly identifying which users need which licenses and removing any that are no longer required. With the retirement of the MSOnline module, modern alternatives like Microsoft Graph API and Microsoft Graph PowerShell have become the preferred tools for admins. However, Graph PowerShell can be complex for common license management tasks, requiring multiple commands and deeper knowledge of Graph endpoints. Microsoft Entra PowerShell addresses these challenges by providing a simpler, more intuitive way to manage licenses,... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Kanaga
November 6, 2025
Manage Groups Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell Module

Manage Groups Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell Module

Managing groups in Microsoft 365 can get tricky as your organization grows and user roles constantly evolve. While the Microsoft 365 admin center provides the basics, it’s not suitable for automation or large-scale changes. That’s where PowerShell shines, giving admins precision and control. But with the deprecation of AzureAD and MSOnline modules, it’s time to switch to the modern solution, the Microsoft Entra PowerShell module. It delivers a unified and secure approach to manage users, groups, apps, licenses, and more. In this blog, we’ll explore how to manage groups using Entra PowerShell, helping you simplify group management.   Pre-requisites for Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell Module ... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Pradeep
October 30, 2025
How to Create and Manage Address Book Policies in Exchange Online

How to Create and Manage Address Book Policies in Exchange Online

If you’ve ever worked in a large organization, you’ve likely noticed how cluttered and confusing the Global Address List (GAL) is. With hundreds or even thousands of users across departments, locating the right contact or ensuring communication stays within the right group can be challenging.  To address this, Exchange Online offers Address Book Policies (ABPs) — a powerful feature that allows administrators to logically segment address lists. This helps streamline communication, enhance privacy, and maintain clear boundaries between teams or... Read More Read More

Exchange Online