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Microsoft Defender for Business Announced, Plus Security Product Renames

It's been a year since the last Microsoft Defender product name changes, so brace yourself for more.

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Microsoft Ignite for IT Pros: All the Products that Reached General Availability

The Microsoft Ignite online event kicked off on Tuesday, and it brings a bunch of product updates for IT pros that are now reaching "general availability" (GA, or commercial release).

Microsoft Increases the Pace of Windows 11 Upgrade Offers

Microsoft has accelerated offering Windows 11 to eligible devices, according to an Oct. 27 note in a Microsoft document.

Surface Management Portal Now Available in Microsoft Endpoint Manager

Microsoft added a new Surface Management Portal within the Microsoft Endpoint Manager product, according to a Thursday announcement.

Microsoft Aims To Address Cybersecurity Workforce Shortage Crisis

Microsoft on Thursday announced a new campaign with community colleges to help prepare tomorrow's cybersecurity workforce.

System Center Configuration Manager Hits 'Legacy' Status for Microsoft's Own Operations

System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) may be dead, but that's apparently just true for Microsoft when it comes to its own internal operations.

Windows 11 Preview Adds Microsoft Account and DoH Discoverability Features

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 release to Windows Insider program testers in the Dev Channel includes a Microsoft account settings overview screen, plus an enhancement to the Domain Name System (DNS) over HTTPS feature.

Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability Released to Public Preview

Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability, a suite of tools to help enterprises measure their environmental impact, was released on Wednesday in public preview.

Microsoft Authenticator App Gets Autofill for Address and Payment Info

The Microsoft Authenticator app for consumers can now automatically fill out address and payment information in Web site forms when using Android mobile devices, on top of filling out password fields.

Microsoft Touts Multifactor Authentication To Block Password Spray Attacks

Tips to protect against "password spray attacks" were expounded by Microsoft's Detection and Response Team (DART) in a Tuesday announcement.

Microsoft Previews End-to-End Encryption for Teams Calls

Microsoft recently announced that a public preview of end-to-end encryption is available for Microsoft Teams calls in person-to-person scenarios.

Microsoft Points to Inadequate Service Provider Protections Against Nobelium Attacks

Microsoft on Monday highlighted delegated administrative privileges with service providers as being a major organizational security hole that's being targeted by the "Nobelium" advanced persistent threat (ATP) group.

Microsoft Information Compliance Adds Adaptive Policy Scopes Feature

Microsoft recently announced an "adaptive policy scopes" capability for organizations using Microsoft Information Compliance solutions with Microsoft 365 applications.

Microsoft Buys Clear Software To Enhance Its Power Platform Solutions

Microsoft announced on Friday that it has acquired Clear Software, with the intention of integrating its business process technologies into Microsoft Power Platform solutions.

Hackers Deploy Microsoft Digital Signature in Rootkit Attack

The rootkit FiveSys has been able to gain access to targeted systems thanks to the inclusion of a legitimate-looking Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs Testing (WHQL) driver certificate.

Microsoft Launches Security Program for Nonprofits

Microsoft on Thursday announced a new program for nonprofits that provides a suite of real-time monitoring and protection tools.

Microsoft Finalizes Windows 10 Version 21H2 for Insider Testers

Microsoft announced that Windows 10 version 21H2, also known as the "November 2021 Update," is at the final build stage, and is already available to Windows Insider program participants.

Microsoft Claims Universal Print Compatible with Zero-Trust Network Security

Microsoft claimed this week that its Universal Print service is part of its "zero-trust" vision for networks.

Windows 11 Beta Channel Can Now Run Android Apps

Microsoft announced on Wednesday that some Android apps can now be run on Windows 11 when using the latest Windows Insider program Beta Channel release.

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