Find All Site Collection Administrators Across OneDrive for Business Sites

Ever wondered who has full control over your users’ OneDrive accounts? As an admin, it’s important to keep track of who holds site collection administrator rights in OneDrive. These users have elevated access, which means they can view, manage, and even delete content in the OneDrive site they’ve been granted access to. Knowing who they are is not just good practice but is also crucial for security and compliance.  You may need this information during audits or access reviews to... Read More Read More

Detect Sensitive Content During Screen Sharing in Microsoft Teams Meetings

Microsoft Teams Meetings make it easy to collaborate with internal and external users for exchanging financial data, project updates, and more. This convenience also introduces serious risks, such as accidental exposure of sensitive content during screen sharing! ⚠️   As part of enhancing Microsoft Teams security, a new Teams Premium feature has been introduced to detect sensitive content during screen sharing. 🔍   This blog explains how admins can set up sensitive content detection in Teams meetings to protect sensitive... Read More Read More

Filter Spam Using Mail Flow Rules in Exchange Online

Spam emails are one of the most common tactics used by cybercriminals to steal sensitive information, distribute malware, or compromise Microsoft 365 email accounts. These messages often look like real emails but may contain fake links, harmful attachments, or misleading information. If users aren’t careful, clicking on them can lead to data loss, malware infections, or even security breaches.  While built-in anti-spam policy provides a solid first layer of defense, organizations can enhance spam filtering by using mail flow rules... Read More Read More

Set Up Verification Checks in Microsoft Teams Meetings

With hybrid work on the rise, virtual team meetings are everywhere, connecting people worldwide. But this convenience comes with a downside: anonymous bots sneaking into Microsoft Teams meetings and webinars. These digital intruders are often the result of allowing anonymous users to join Teams meetings. Once inside, they can capture conversations secretly, flood the chat with spam, or throw the whole meeting off track. While traditional meeting policies, such as blocking anonymous users, can reduce the risk of bot access,... Read More Read More

How to Encrypt Email Messages with Mail Flow Rules in Exchange Online

When employees send sensitive data like financial reports or customer records to partners through email, encryption is key to protecting the confidentiality and integrity of data. However, relying on users to manually apply encryption is unreliable and leaves too much room for mistakes. That’s why every organization needs a consistent, automated way to safeguard email communication. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is to encrypt emails with transport rule in Exchange Online. This approach lets you apply... Read More Read More

How to Create Mobile Device Mailbox Policy in Microsoft 365

Have you ever considered the risks when an employee uses a non-compliant mobile device to access organization emails? Without proper security measures, these mobile devices become gateways for malicious actors to steal sensitive data or delete emails, jeopardizing your Microsoft 365 security. To avoid these circumstances Exchange Online mobile device mailbox policies step in as a vital defense. These policies restrict non-compliant devices from accessing emails and allow you to remotely wipe email data from lost, stolen or non-compliant mobile... Read More Read More

How to Prevent Users from Adding OneDrive into ChatGPT

Nowadays, AI tools play a major role in optimizing work and saving time in professional lives. Many organizations encourage the use of AI tools; however, some are concerned about data security. Microsoft being partnered with ChatGPT increases its usage among Microsoft 365 users. Consequently, Microsoft OneDrive accounts, both personal and work, can be connected to ChatGPT for seamless integration and access to files. While this feature may enhance the creative work experience, admins should consider the potential risks of data... Read More Read More

Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Chat

Scammers are getting smarter, 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 Brand... Read More Read More

2024 Recap: Essential Microsoft 365 Administration Blogs

Every admin’s journey in Microsoft 365 administration is unique, but the right resources make all the difference. 👌 From innovative updates to security-focused strategies, our 2024 blogs tackled challenges to help you simplify admin tasks and get things done smarter. In this recap, we’ve curated the top blogs of the year to help you master Microsoft 365 administration. 🛠️  Proud to say, our blogs from 2024 have helped you become up-to-date, efficient, security-focused, and troubleshooting-savvy admins for Microsoft 365. We’ve... Read More Read More

Optimize Email Management Using Bulk Sender Insights in Microsoft Defender

As businesses rely heavily on email to connect with clients, it’s vital to manage the flow of messages to ensure smooth communication. However, handling the large volume of emails, especially from bulk senders, can be difficult and may cause disruptions or security risks. To analyze and prevent the delivery of unwanted bulk emails to users’ inboxes, Microsoft Defender provides a new feature named bulk sender insights. Bulk sender insights help M365 admins optimize email management by identifying and categorizing emails... Read More Read More