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How to Prepare Microsoft 365 Permissions for a Safe Copilot Rollout

A safe Microsoft Copilot rollout starts with a permissions audit before any trial license is enabled. Microsoft 365 Copilot retrieves files, emails, and chats using each user’s existing Microsoft 365 permissions. In most tenants, those permissions are broader than anyone has mapped, because access tends to accumulate across years of projects, ad-hoc sharing, and staff…
5 Microsoft 365 Settings Worth Checking in Your Tenant

Microsoft has tightened several default settings in Microsoft 365 over the past few years. Newer tenants get more protection out of the box than tenants set up before 2022 or so. The problem is that legacy configurations stay in place. A setting changed for new tenants in 2024 doesn’t retroactively change in yours, and historical…
What Immutable Backup Means on Your Cyber Insurance Form

Cyber insurance applications include a question that catches a lot of small business owners off guard: “Do you maintain immutable, air-gapped, or offline backups of your critical business data?” Carriers added that question to renewal forms because ransomware operators worked out that the fastest way to force a payout is to wipe the backups first…

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The AI Policy Playbook: 5 Critical Rules to Govern ChatGPT and Generative AI

ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, such as DALL-E, offer significant benefits for businesses. However, without proper governance, these tools can quickly become a liability rather than an asset. Unfortunately, many companies adopt AI without clear policies or oversight. Only 5% of U.S. executives surveyed by KPMG have a mature, responsible AI governance program. Another…
How to Use a Password Manager and Virtual Cards for Zero-Risk Holiday Shopping

Have you ever been concerned about your credit card or personal data getting stolen while shopping online? You’re not alone. Each holiday season, as millions of shoppers flock online for convenience, hackers ramp up their activity. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned that scammers often create fake shopping websites or phishing emails to steal…
Beyond Licensing: How to Stop Wasting Money onYour Microsoft 365 Security and Copilot Add-Ons

Microsoft 365 is a powerful platform that helps a business in many ways. It boosts collaboration and streamlines operations, among other benefits. However, many companies waste money on unnecessary licenses and features that are not fully used. Fortunately, you can avoid this waste and take your business to the next level by adopting smarter use…