In an increasingly automated world, the quality and accuracy of data are more critical than ever. Today’s IT environments especially cloud-based directories like Microsoft Entra ID rely heavily on correct user attributes to drive automation. Concepts, designs, and access frameworks often depend entirely on these attributes being reliable. User Attribute...
Introduction Managing user lifecycle events, such as onboarding and role changes, is a critical aspect of identity governance. Microsoft Entra ID Governance provides Lifecycle Workflows, enabling administrators to automate user-related tasks. However, Entra ID Governance workflows do not natively support assigning on-premises Active Directory (AD) groups to users. To bridge...
Introduction In today’s digital landscape, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial for businesses seeking to gain a competitive edge. Azure AI Studio and Azure Open AI offer powerful tools and services that enable developers and data scientists to build, deploy, and manage AI solutions with ease. These...
Introduction In this scenario we have the problem that we want to access an SMB file share with an AAD device. This may be the case if you are still dependent on this server in a larger project. It becomes particularly problematic if an application needs to access this share....
Adobe Acrobat Reader Hardening Guide In order to protect it from potential security risks like malware or unauthorized access to sensitive data, Adobe Acrobat Reader DC must be hardened. One way to improve the security of the software is to disable JavaScript and Flash settings via the registry. Thus, it...
Introduction System administrators can perform diagnostics and troubleshooting using the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), which enables Internet hosts to communicate with one another about errors. Some network administrators block all ICMP traffic as a network hardening measure due to historical denial-of-service bugs in flawed ICMP implementations and the fact...
Benefits from Integrated Apps In my active time as a cloud engineer, there were always discussions about third party applications that should be integrated into the seamless cloud infrastructure. Therefore, in this article I would like to establish a free / small ranking of the manufacturers and highlight certain points...
Introduction Efficient identity and access management is essential in today’s complex digital landscape. Managing who has access to what and for how long can be challenging, but Access Package Builder simplifies the process. This tool, designed to work seamlessly with Entra ID Identity Governance, helps organizations create tailored access packages....
Intune troubleshooting pane update The Intune Troubleshooting Pane is a useful tool for troubleshooting and resolving issues with Intune, a mobile device management and mobile application management service from Microsoft. It allows you to view detailed information about the status of Intune-managed devices, including connectivity and compliance status, and to...
Enable ISO27001 in Azure ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is an international standard for information security management that provides a framework for managing sensitive company and customer data in the cloud. Enabling ISO 27001 in Azure Cloud can provide many benefits, such as: Benefits How to Enable ISO27001 on my Azure Subscription The...
