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🧠 Mastering Data Lifecycle Management with Microsoft Purview

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 30, 2025October 30, 2025
  • Microsoft 365
  • Featured

🎯 Introduction In a world where organizations handle massive volumes of data across multiple platforms, managing the information lifecycle has become a business and security priority.Microsoft Purview’s Data Lifecycle Management (DLM) helps organizations automatically retain […]

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Automate Content Classification with Trainable Classifiers in Microsoft Purview

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 29, 2025October 26, 2025
  • Microsoft 365
  • Featured

Introduction In today’s digital workplace, there’s a growing need to identify, classify, and apply protection to the right documents — not just those with specific patterns (like credit cards), but broader content types (e.g., contracts, […]

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🧩 Understanding Sensitive Information Types (SITs) in Microsoft Purview

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 28, 2025October 26, 2025
  • Microsoft 365
  • Featured

In today’s cloud-driven world, organizations store vast amounts of data across multiple platforms — Microsoft 365, Azure, SharePoint, Teams, file servers, and SaaS apps.The challenge? Knowing what data is sensitive and where it lives. That’s […]

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🛡️ What Is Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in Microsoft Purview?

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 27, 2025October 24, 2025
  • Microsoft 365
  • Featured

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a security strategy and technology designed to help organizations detect, monitor, and protect sensitive information from being accidentally or intentionally shared, leaked, or misused — whether inside or outside the […]

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🏷️ How Microsoft Purview Applies Policies and Labels Across Your Data Estate

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 26, 2025October 24, 2025
  • Microsoft 365
  • Featured

In today’s hybrid digital environment, data isn’t confined to a single place. It lives across Microsoft 365, Azure, SharePoint, file servers, and even third-party cloud platforms.Protecting this data wherever it resides is critical — and […]

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🧠 When to Use Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs. Purview Information Protection Scanner

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 25, 2025October 24, 2025
  • Microsoft 365
  • Featured

In a world where organizations store data across Azure, Microsoft 365, and on-premises servers, maintaining visibility, protection, and compliance can feel overwhelming. This is where Microsoft Purview brings everything together — unifying data governance and […]

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🔐 What Is Microsoft Purview?

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 24, 2025October 24, 2025
  • Microsoft 365
  • Featured

In today’s hybrid and multi-cloud world, organizations store massive amounts of data across different platforms — Azure, Microsoft 365, on-premises servers, and even third-party systems. Managing this data securely, staying compliant, and maintaining visibility can […]

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Building a Recommended Label Taxonomy with Microsoft Purview

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on September 6, 2025September 6, 2025
  • Security
  • Featured

In today’s data-driven world, information protection is no longer optional—it’s a business imperative. Organizations must safeguard sensitive information while ensuring employees can still collaborate effectively. One of the most effective ways to achieve this balance […]

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Understanding Microsoft Purview Billing Models: Per-User vs Pay-As-You-Go

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on September 1, 2025September 1, 2025
  • Security
  • Featured

Microsoft Purview has become a cornerstone for organizations seeking to protect sensitive data, ensure regulatory compliance, and gain deeper visibility across multi-cloud and on-premises environments. However, as Purview’s capabilities expand, understanding its billing models has […]

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PDQ Deploy vs. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Choosing the Right IT Management Solution

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on January 27, 2025January 27, 2025
  • Intune
  • Featured

Regarding IT management solutions for deploying software, patching systems, and managing inventory, organizations often compare PDQ Deploy & PDQ Inventory with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune + SCCM). While both tools provide potent capabilities, they cater […]

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Understanding Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Landscape

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on January 14, 2025January 14, 2025
  • Security
  • Featured

In today’s dynamic cybersecurity landscape, staying ahead of emerging threats is crucial for protecting digital assets. Microsoft’s threat intelligence platform provides a powerful, data-driven approach to identifying and mitigating cyber threats. By processing immense amounts […]

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Windows Autopatch vs Windows Update for Business Deployment Service: Which One is Right for Your Organization?

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on December 23, 2024December 23, 2024
  • Azure
  • Featured

As organizations strive to streamline their IT operations, updating and maintaining systems has become a critical yet time-consuming task. Microsoft offers two distinct solutions to simplify Windows update management: Windows Autopatch and Windows Update for […]

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Endpoint Privilege Management vs Just-in-Time Access: Enhancing Security and Reducing Risks

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on December 15, 2024December 15, 2024
  • Azure
  • Featured

In today’s complex IT environments, balancing security and productivity is critical. Organizations are increasingly adopting security strategies like Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) and Just-in-Time (JIT) Access to limit attack surfaces, prevent privilege abuse, and comply […]

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Windows 365 vs. Azure Virtual Desktop: Which Cloud Solution is Right for Your Business?

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on December 10, 2024December 10, 2024
  • Azure
  • Featured

In today’s hybrid work environment, businesses need flexible and scalable solutions to ensure employees can work from anywhere while maintaining productivity. Microsoft’s Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) are robust cloud-based desktop solutions that […]

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Unlocking the Power of the Cloud Management Gateway (CMG) in Microsoft Configuration Manager

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on November 29, 2024December 10, 2024
  • Azure
  • Featured

In today’s era of hybrid and remote work, managing devices effectively—both inside and outside the corporate network—has become essential. Enter the Cloud Management Gateway (CMG), a powerful feature in Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM) that bridges […]

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Exploring Windows Content Delivery: BranchCache, Peer Cache, and Delivery Optimization

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on November 15, 2024November 15, 2024
  • Microsoft 365
  • Featured

In today’s IT environment, managing content distribution efficiently across multiple devices and locations is crucial. Microsoft offers three powerful solutions for distributing content with minimal bandwidth consumption and high efficiency: BranchCache, Peer Cache, and Delivery […]

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Packaging vs. Repackaging: Understanding the Key Differences in Software Deployment

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on November 8, 2024November 8, 2024
  • Azure
  • Featured

In the world of enterprise IT, efficient software deployment is crucial to ensuring smooth workflows and minimizing disruptions. Two concepts that frequently come up in the context of software deployment are packaging and repackaging. While […]

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How to Resolve “This Website is Blocked by Your Organization” Issue in Microsoft Edge

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 29, 2024October 29, 2024
  • Azure
  • Featured

If you’ve ever faced the issue where certain websites are blocked by your organization while using Microsoft Edge, it can be frustrating, especially when you need to access important information. In this post, we’ll guide […]

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Three Ways to Run PowerShell Remotely: A Comprehensive Comparison

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 28, 2024October 28, 2024
  • Azure
  • Featured

PowerShell is a powerful tool for managing Windows systems, and one of its most valuable features is the ability to execute commands on remote computers. There are three primary methods for running PowerShell remotely, each […]

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Streamlining Security Operations: Automation in Microsoft Sentinel Deployment

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on March 9, 2024March 9, 2024
  • Security
  • Featured

In the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, efficiency and speed are paramount. Microsoft Sentinel, a cutting-edge, cloud-native Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution stands at the forefront of this shift, offering comprehensive security analytics and […]

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Understanding Service Accounts in Microsoft Entra ID: A Comparative Guide

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on December 13, 2023December 14, 2023
  • Enterprise Mobility + Security
  • Featured

As cloud computing evolves, so does the need for secure and efficient identity management. Microsoft Entra ID, a comprehensive identity and access management solution, offers various types of service accounts, each suited to different scenarios […]

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Enhancing Your Security Posture with Microsoft Sentinel Data Connectors

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on November 10, 2023November 10, 2023
  • Enterprise Mobility + Security
  • Featured

Security is a crucial aspect of managing any digital ecosystem, and the need for robust security solutions is more significant than ever. Microsoft Sentinel offers a powerful way to aggregate security data across your environment […]

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Exploring Attack Simulations for Microsoft Defender for Identity

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 21, 2023October 22, 2023
  • Security
  • Featured

In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations face an unending challenge to secure their sensitive data and networks. Microsoft Defender for Identity emerges as a formidable solution, purpose-built to identify and respond to anomalous or suspicious […]

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Empowering Security Teams with Generative AI: Microsoft Security Copilot

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 20, 2023October 20, 2023
  • Security
  • Featured

In today’s increasingly digital world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. As technology advances, so do the threats that target it. The era of AI has brought incredible opportunities, but it has also ushered […]

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Discover the Future of Work with Microsoft Copilot

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 14, 2023October 13, 2023
  • Microsoft 365
  • Featured

In an era dominated by digital advancements, Microsoft Copilot heralds a new chapter of enhanced productivity and creativity by seamlessly blending large language models with your organization’s data. Engaging effortlessly with well-regarded Microsoft 365 Apps […]

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Navigating the Cloud-Based Management of Mobile Devices with Microsoft Intune

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 13, 2023October 11, 2023
  • Endpoint Protection
  • Featured

Managing and securing many devices has become imperative for businesses in the evolving landscape of remote working and digital transformation. Microsoft Intune, a robust endpoint management solution, emerges as a beacon of efficiency, security, and […]

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Navigating Data-Aware Security with Microsoft Defender for Cloud

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 12, 2023October 10, 2023
  • Security
  • Featured

In our hyper-digital age, where data is pivotal, organizations migrate to the cloud, leveraging various data storage mediums like object stores and managed/hosted databases. Amidst this digital transformation, ensuring a robust data-aware security posture becomes […]

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Unveiling the New Identity: A Closer Look at Azure Active Directory’s Rebranding

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 11, 2023October 12, 2023
  • Entra
  • Featured

Introduction Microsoft’s Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), a pivotal component in the tech giant’s cloud computing service, has been a cornerstone for businesses, facilitating the management of users, resources, and secure data access. Recently, a […]

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Streamlining Security Alerts Management with Microsoft Defender for Cloud

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 10, 2023October 9, 2023
  • Security
  • Featured

Having an advanced, streamlined, and integrated security alert system is paramount in the constantly evolving cybersecurity landscape. Microsoft Defender for Cloud fortifies its capabilities by not only prioritizing and listing security alerts but also by […]

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Navigating the Transition from On-prem Domain Controllers to Microsoft Entra Domain Services

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 9, 2023October 10, 2023
  • Entra
  • Featured

Introduction The progression towards cloud environments has surged, particularly in adopting services like Microsoft Entra Domain Services. In this light, migrating from on-premises domain controllers to the cloud presents many benefits, such as enhanced scalability […]

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Navigating the Azure Cloud: A Comprehensive Guide to Azure AD and Self-Managed AD DS

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 8, 2023October 6, 2023
  • Entra
  • Featured

In the dynamic world of cloud computing, organizations are continually exploring optimized, secure, and efficient ways to manage their digital resources. Especially for businesses steering their course into the Microsoft Azure cloud, the decision around […]

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AI & Cybersecurity: Pivoting Towards Robust Compliance & Proactive Defense

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 7, 2023October 6, 2023
  • Security
  • Featured

A Glimpse Into a New Era of Cybersecurity Cybersecurity has always been envisioned through a lens of battle against unseen attackers, often romanticized in media through depictions of solo hackers engaging in a tech duel. […]

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Harnessing Microsoft Sentinel for Robust Security Operations

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 6, 2023October 3, 2023
  • Security
  • Featured

In today’s digital enterprises’ vast, interconnected world, having a reliable and scalable security information and event management (SIEM) system is critical. Microsoft Sentinel, a cloud-native SIEM solution from Microsoft, caters to this imperative need. It […]

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Cloud Protection Redefined: Microsoft Defender for Cloud’s Latest Offerings

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 5, 2023October 3, 2023
  • Security
  • Featured

As cloud technologies evolve, safeguarding them is imperative for ensuring a secure and reliable digital environment. Microsoft has been at the forefront of providing robust security solutions, and one such offering is the Microsoft Defender […]

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Unveiling Microsoft 365 Copilot: Bridging Data Privacy and Organizational Efficiency

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 4, 2023October 3, 2023
  • Microsoft 365
  • Featured

As organizations traverse the path of digital transformation, the intersection of data privacy, security, and AI-driven productivity tools is becoming increasingly crucial. Microsoft, a frontrunner in the enterprise technology landscape, has introduced its Microsoft 365 […]

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Evolving with Cybersecurity: A Dive into Microsoft’s Efforts in Fostering a Secure Digital World

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 3, 2023October 2, 2023
  • Security
  • Featured

In a world where digitalization is progressing rapidly, ensuring cybersecurity has become a crucial concern for individuals and organizations. This October marks the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, celebrated globally to spread awareness about […]

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Microsoft Copilot: Steering Towards an Integrated AI Future

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 2, 2023October 3, 2023
  • Microsoft 365
  • Featured

Microsoft has recently unveiled a fascinating leap towards amalgamating artificial intelligence (AI) with our daily tech interactions. Their new venture, Microsoft Copilot, was announced on September 21, 2023, by Yusuf Mehdi, the Corporate Vice President […]

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Getting Started with GitHub Copilot: Your AI-Powered Coding Assistant

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on September 28, 2023September 28, 2023
  • DevOps
  • Featured

In the ever-evolving world of software development, tools and technologies continue to emerge, each aimed at making developers’ lives easier. GitHub Copilot is one such innovation, a groundbreaking collaboration between GitHub and OpenAI. It’s designed […]

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Microsoft Sentinel Deployment Steps

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on September 25, 2023September 26, 2023
  • Sentinel
  • Featured

Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft’s intelligent security analytics service, offers enterprises scalable, cloud-native solutions for: With Sentinel, organizations have a unified platform for attack detection, threat visibility, proactive hunting, and threat response. Key Features of Microsoft Sentinel: […]

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Deploying Microsoft Defender for Cloud with Code in the Era of Increased Security Threats

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on September 22, 2023September 26, 2023
  • Azure
  • Featured

The cloud era has exponentially increased the surface area for security threats. Security cannot be an afterthought with the dynamic nature of resources and rapid development cycles. Microsoft Defender for Cloud bridges this gap, offering […]

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Setting Up Keycloak on Windows 11 and Integrating with  Microsoft Entra ID

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on September 12, 2023September 12, 2023
  • Azure
  • Featured

In today’s digital world, secure access to applications and data is paramount. That’s where solutions like Keycloak come into the picture. Open Source and rich in features, Keycloak is rapidly becoming the go-to for identity […]

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Microsoft Defender for Cloud: A Comprehensive Cloud Security Solution

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on February 6, 2023March 8, 2023
  • Cloud
  • Featured

Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive security solution designed to secure all your Azure, on-premises, and multicloud resources, including Amazon AWS and Google GCP. With Defender for Cloud, you can tackle three essential security […]

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Unleashing the Power of Zero Trust: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing a Strong Security Strategy

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on February 3, 2023March 8, 2023
  • Cloud
  • Featured

Zero Trust is a security strategy that has been gaining traction recently, and for a good reason. It is a comprehensive approach to securing modern organizations and businesses, designed to protect people, devices, applications, and […]

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A Comprehensive Guide to Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on February 2, 2023March 8, 2023
  • Cloud
  • Featured

Are you perplexed by the ever-growing security risks in the cloud? With the increasing number of organizations and individuals shifting to the cloud, the threat of data breaches and misconfigurations is on the rise. But […]

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Understanding the Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark: A Guide to Securing Your Cloud Deployments

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on February 1, 2023March 8, 2023
  • Cloud
  • Featured

The ever-shifting realm of cloud computing poses perpetual security threats as attackers exploit misconfigured resources in newly published cloud applications. Thus, it’s crucial for organizations to fortify their cloud deployments with the latest security best […]

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🔐 Understanding the Microsoft 365 Copilot Control System

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on November 3, 2025
  • Security

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how people work, and Microsoft 365 Copilot is leading this transformation by bringing generative AI directly into the tools employees use every day — Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and more. But […]

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🛡️ How to Ingest Syslog and CEF Logs into Microsoft Sentinel Using Azure Monitor Agent (AMA)

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on November 2, 2025
  • Security

Microsoft Sentinel enables security teams to collect, detect, investigate, and respond to security threats across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.A crucial part of this capability is log collection — especially from Linux systems and network/security appliances […]

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🧭 Understanding Pending Dispositions in Microsoft Purview Records Management

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on October 31, 2025October 30, 2025
  • Microsoft 365

🎯 Introduction In today’s data-driven organizations, managing the full lifecycle of information is critical — not just for efficiency, but for compliance and risk reduction.Microsoft Purview Records Management enables organizations to automate how content is […]

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Abou is a highly experienced IT professional with over 13 years in the industry. He is a Senior Cloud & Infra Security Consultant in Paris and previously worked in Ghana. He is certified in Microsoft Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure Security, and Microsoft 365 Security. Abou was the first Microsoft MVP in Ghana and the first Microsoft Azure MVP in sub-Saharan Africa. He has expertise in cloud solutions architecture, migrations/deployments, systems administration, and virtualization. He is also a community leader, speaker, and blogger. He regularly speaks and organizes events on Microsoft Azure, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, and Windows Server.

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