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5 Reasons Our 100% Remote Small Business uses Microsoft Solutions
Cloud
Productivity
Security

Microsoft offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to facilitate this transition, enhance productivity, ensure security, and foster team collaboration. In this article, we’ll walk you through optimizing your small business IT for remote work by leveraging Microsoft's ecosystem.

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IX Solutions Welcomes Luis Alan, Solutions Architect
News

We're thrilled to announce the latest addition to our IX Solutions team, Luis Alan, who joins us as a Solution Architect. Luis brings with him an exceptional blend of expertise, experience, and enthusiasm that promises to enrich our team and enhance our ability to serve our clients.

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Public Sector Shifts: Navigating Digital Transformation in Local Government
Cloud
Managed Services

Municipalities across the globe are embracing digital transformation to make a positive impact on public services, enhance operational efficiency, and foster greater citizen engagement. In this post, we’ll dive into strategies local governments are using to navigate change, showcasing real-life examples of governments driving tangible results. 

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IX Solutions Welcomes David Galley: Partner Relations Specialist
News

We're thrilled to introduce the newest addition to the IX Solutions team, Dave Galley, who joins us as a Partner Relations Specialist! Dave’s extensive background in the IT industry and his passion for building strong partnerships make him a perfect fit for this role.

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A Guide to Cloud-Based Backup Strategies for Small Businesses
Cloud
Managed Services

Cloud-based backup strategies offer many benefits for small businesses who want to be proactive about safeguarding their data efficiently and cost-effectively. In this guide, we’ll dive into how your small business can leverage cloud-based backup solutions to ensure it always remains secure and available. 

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Top 10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Managed IT Services Provider
Managed Services

Choosing the right MSP is a decision that no business should take lightly. By asking these key questions, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of what your potential Managed IT Services Provider offers and how they align with your business needs.

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IT Support for Small Businesses: Finding the Perfect Fit
Managed Services

Explore essential tips for selecting the perfect IT support for small businesses. Understand your needs, compare service models, and choose a provider with the right experience, responsiveness, and focus on cybersecurity and budget.

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What Industries Are the Most Vulnerable to Cybersecurity Risk?
Security

What's the cyber risk in your industry? This post shares the industries most prone to cyber attacks, emphasising the need for robust cybersecurity within the broader scope of risk management.

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How Cloud Computing Works: The Essential Guide for Businesses 
Cloud

What is cloud storage? What are the different types of cloud storage? And which cloud storage is best for your business?

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Welcome Doug Griffin: Modern Workplace Architect
News

IX Solutions is thrilled to introduce Doug Griffin, our new Modern Workplace Architect at IX Solutions.

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Navigating the Future: Predicted Technology Trends for 2024
News
Security
Cloud

Innovations in digital technology are not just reshaping businesses but are also having a profound impact on our daily lives. In this article, we’ll dive into some of the most anticipated IT trends for 2024, offering insights into what the future may hold for technology enthusiasts, professionals, and businesses alike.

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Outsmarting Cybercriminals: A Guide to Advanced Phishing and QR Code Scam Prevention
Security
Managed Services

For every step IT security takes, cyber criminals are making moves, too. While threats continue to advance in complexity and ingenuity, among these, phishing remains a predominant tactic that tricks even the most cautious of individuals.

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'Tis the Season to Prepare: IT Considerations for the Holidays
Security
Managed Services

To ensure a smooth and hassle-free holiday season for both your organization and your customers, it's crucial for your IT team to prepare ahead of time. Here's how you can get started.

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5 Low-Cost to No-Cost Cybersecurity Safeguards for Small Businesses
Security

Many small businesses are faced with the same challenges when it comes to implementing cybersecurity safeguards: lack of in-house expertise and limited resources. Here are five low-cost cybersecurity safeguards to get you started.

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5 Factors for CIOs and IT Managers to Consider in the Age of AI
Security
Governance

For Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and IT managers, the rise of AI brings about both opportunities and challenges. Here are five key areas of consideration for these IT leaders in the AI-driven era.

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Cloud Advantage: Why and How Small Businesses Should Make the Shift
Cloud

While many companies have formerly depended on in-house servers and data centres, there is a rising tide moving toward a 'Cloud-First' approach. This shift isn't just for large corporations; small businesses stand to gain big time.

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The Importance of Regular IT Audits: Curbing the Risks of Outdated Software & Hardware
Governance
Managed Services
Security

Just as we go for regular health check-ups or service our cars to ensure they run smoothly, our IT systems also need consistent check-ups in the form of IT audits. This article delves into the significance of regular IT audits and highlights the risks posed by outdated software and hardware.

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The Environmental Impact of Old Tech: How Proper IT Management Reduces Electronic Waste
News
Cloud
Governance

It's a fact we can’t ignore: the rapid pace of technological advancement, while benefiting us in many ways, has an inevitable dark side. E-waste, or electronic waste, is becoming a pressing environmental concern.

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Introducing Emelia Winnig: Account Executive at IX Solutions
News

We are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to the IX Solutions team, Emelia Winnig, who joins us as an Account Executive.

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Small Business IT Budgeting: Maximizing Efficiency with Limited Resources
Managed Services

If you're a small business, you may have limited resources allocated to IT—meaning every dollar counts, and spending strategically is crucial to optimize your technology utilization and business growth. 

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Cloud Migration Strategies: How to Seamlessly Move Your Business to the Cloud
Cloud

By understanding the potential challenges and implementing the right strategies, your business can seamlessly transition to the cloud, unlocking its full potential and gaining a competitive edge in the market.

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Dryco Takes Their Data from the Closet to the Cloud
News
Security
Cloud

As technology has evolved rapidly over the past few decades, so too has the way we do business. Digital transformation has disrupted many industries, and Dryco’s was no exception.

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IX in the Community: Supporting STARS Air Ambulance
News

At IX Solutions, we believe in giving back to the community that sustains us—and that's why we partner with organizations like STARS, a helicopter air ambulance service built and supported by the community.

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Are You Leveraging Microsoft 365’s Security Features to Protect Your Business?
Security

With a worldwide market share of 48% in 2022, a staggering number of businesses use Microsoft 365 to operate—but many of them still aren’t leveraging the platform’s full security capabilities.

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IX Solutions Welcomes Scott Moore, IT Consultant  
News

Fresh into the industry, we’re thrilled to welcome Scott Moore as the newest member of the IX Solutions team!

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IX Solutions Welcomes Steve Fidelak, IT Consultant
News

An IT self-starter who is passionate about technology, learning, and keeping up with the latest tech—we’re excited to welcome Steve Fidelak to the IX Solutions Client Services team!

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IX Solutions Welcomes Matt Chapple, Modern Workplace Consultant
News

With nearly 20 years of experience in IT, we’re excited to welcome industry maven Matt Chapple to the IX Solutions team as a Modern Workplace Consultant!

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Mastering Cyber Hygiene: Simple Steps To Improve Your Online Security
Security

With cyber threats lurking around every virtual corner, it is more crucial than ever to stay up-to-date with security measures. This is where cyber hygiene comes into play.

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IX Solutions Welcomes Ade Ayoade, Network Consultant
News

Our team continues to grow, and today we’re thrilled to welcome Ade Ayoade into the fold as our newest Network Consultant!

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IX Solutions Welcomes Drew Grubb, Modern Infrastructure Consultant
News

All-around tech talent, we’re thrilled to welcome Drew Grubb to the IX Solutions team!

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Cloud vs. On-Premise: Which Is Better For Your Business?
Cloud
Professional Services

Though the cloud is remarkable in several aspects, many businesses still leverage traditional on-premise solutions to safeguard sensitive data and control critical business systems. Let's explore the pros and cons of cloud vs. on-premise computing.

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Back to Basics: Tackling CyberSecurity with Our Trusted Framework
Security

A Cybersecurity Framework is a pre-defined and pre-prioritized set of recommended activities or tasks which are proven to reduce risks associated with common cyber threats.

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Unlocking the Power of Azure Cloud: Benefits, Best Practices, and Implementation Strategies
Cloud
Managed Services

More than 85% of Fortune 500 companies are using Azure to run their businesses daily. Find out why by exploring benefits, best practices and implementation strategies for Azure Cloud.

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Earth Month: Celebrating Tech Sustainability with Lenovo and City of Kamloops
News

Celebrating Earth Month at IX Solutions. By using Lenovo’s energy-efficient products, our clients save on electricity, which lowers their CO2 emissions and reduces environmental impact. 

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Managing Shadow IT: Risks, Challenges and Best Practices
Security
Governance
Productivity

Shadow IT refers to an employee’s use of information technology—whether it be a device, software or application—without your IT team’s approval. But what are the related risks and challenges for IT teams?

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Are You Following These Password Security Best Practices?
Security

Although today’s IT security landscape is layered and multi-faceted, passwords still remain our first line of defense against unauthorized access to our information. Protect yourself with these password management best practices.

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Ransomware 101: Steps to Prevention & Rapid Recovery
Security

Over the past few years, ransomware attacks have been growing at an exponential rate, causing concern for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Let's dive into what it is and the potential impact on your organization.

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Why Penetration Testing is Crucial for Your Cybersecurity Strategy
Security

With the rapid rise in cyber threats, it’s crucial to ensure your organization’s systems and applications are secure by continually testing and improving security measures. That's where penetration testing comes in.

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BaaS 101: The Business Case for Backup as a Service
Managed Services
Security

Backup as a Service is a cloud-based solution that allows organizations to back up their critical data to a remote, secure location.

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‍Lessons in CyberSecurity: The Indigo Ransomware Attack
Security
News

Book lovers across Canada had cause for concern this February as Canada’s leading retailer of literature, Indigo, experienced a ransomware attack that exposed sensitive banking information to cybercriminals. 

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When Servers Go Down: Calculating the Impact on Your Business
Security
Cloud
Managed Services

When servers go down, it can be extremely costly to an organization—both on their finances and their reputation. But what is the reasoning behind those losses, and how can we calculate the potential risk?

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Now Hiring—Solutions Architect in Calgary or Vancouver
Careers
News

The Solutions Architect collaborates with client stakeholders, sales and other technical resources to design proposed technical solutions that accurately address and align with the client's business requirements.

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Now Hiring—Network Consultant, Remote
Careers
News

The Network Consultant works in a collaborative method with clients and peers to design and deliver IT projects through all project phases, including presales.

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Now Hiring—Account Executive in Vancouver
Careers
News

Account Executives at IX Solutions are relied on to be a key conduit to clients and help IX Solutions understand their business requirements to best align the products and services we offer with those needs.

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Calbridge Homes Ltd. Strengthens Backups and Fortifies Network with 360° Cyber Security Overhaul
Security
News

Beginning with a 365° assessment of the organization’s security posture, IX Solutions worked alongside Calbridge Homes Ltd. to fortify their network and enhance security protocols.

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Cyber Insurance 101: What You’ll Need Before You Apply
Security

60% of Canadian companies have a cyber insurance policy in place. As applications for policies rise, so to do risk levels—causing insurance companies to become more and more diligent about who they’ll cover and what requirements must be met to do so.

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The Road Ahead for IX Solutions
News

Announcing IX Solutions Managed Services! As an extension of your IT team, our hope is to put valuable time back in your hands—reducing day-to-day maintenance and monitoring so your people can remain focused on driving strategic initiatives.

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Why Managed Services Providers (MSPs) are an IT Team’s Best Friend
Managed Services

Over the past few decades, the pace at which technology changes and data proliferates has continued to heighten. As a result, IT teams are challenged to keep up with everyday duties while also leading strategic change initiatives. That’s why many IT teams have turned to outsourcing. 

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5 Common Causes of Data Breaches & Easy Ways to Avoid Them
Security

Cyber security should be built into your business technology from the ground up—but even then, regular maintenance and security hygiene are necessary to avoid a cyber attack. In this article, we’ll review five of the most common causes of a data breach and ways you can fortify your organization against risk. 

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Welcoming Olivia Minasyan, Project Manager to IX Solutions
News

An administrative expert, efficiency aficionado and artist extraordinaire—we’re excited to welcome Olivia Minasyan to the IX Solutions Project Management team!

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Welcoming Mike Shultz, Project Manager to IX Solutions
News

An experienced business strategist, IT leader and project manager, Mike Shultz is a true triple threat—and we’re thrilled to have him join the IX Solutions team!

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What is Patch Management? Benefits and Best Practices
Security
Managed Services

Patch management is an IT function that involves monitoring, identifying, testing and installing patches—a term used to describe system and code updates intended to make improvements or resolve security vulnerabilities and bugs within a software program. 

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What is Zero Trust Security?
Security

Zero Trust is based on the principle that all users—whether they’re inside or outside of an organization—are never trusted and must undergo authentication, authorization and continuous validation before being granted access to business information. 

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What is Mobile Device Management (MDM)?
Security
Productivity

If lost, stolen or hacked, mobile devices become major risks to business data and information security. This is why an effective mobile device management (MDM) strategy is critical and top-of-mind for many IT leaders today. 

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How to Build a Conditional Access Policy
Governance
Security

Let's dive into the basics of setting up a Conditional Access policy and review common examples that may be useful to your business. 

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Top IT Trends & Predictions for 2023
News

2023 is forecasted to behold some big trends in technology that CIOs and IT leaders should be preparing to navigate now—not later. Here’s our roundup of the top big-picture trends for IT leaders to keep on their radar. 

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IX Solutions Case Study — City of Kamloops
News
Managed Services

IX Solutions has led the design, migration and implementation of several facets of the City of Kamloops' technology ecosystem—including the modernization of their servers and data centres, software solutions, and their entire hardware fleet. 

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How to Secure your Microsoft 365 Environment with Conditional Access
Governance
Security
Cloud

Microsoft has tackled remote work challenges with device identity-driven signals. Conditional Access is at the heart of it all—compiling these signals to enforce organizational policies and strengthen security.

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Key Takeaways from IT Leaders at the 2022 IXS Security Summit
News
Security

We all walked away from the 2022 IXS Security Summit with new ideas and insights. Here are the five key themes that emerged from discussions with senior IT security leaders.

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IT Managed Services vs. IT Professional Services—What’s the Difference?
Managed Services
Professional Services

IT service providers are typically hired to deliver either Managed Services or Professional Services. While the two are closely related, they have some critical differences. Let’s dive in.

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The Employee’s Guide to Spotting Phishing
Security

As cybercriminals get increasingly sophisticated with their methods and guise, it’s trickier than ever to spot a phishing attack—leaving businesses at an increased level of risk. 

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Why Businesses Choose SharePoint for Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Cloud
Productivity
Governance

So you’ve gone paperless—but now what? With digital records proliferating each day, organizations need to find ways to effectively manage their corporate information. Enter SharePoint.

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What the Uber Hack Teaches us About the Importance of MFA
Security
Governance

Here are the top three things the Uber hack can teach us about multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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IX Solutions Welcomes Anna Burleigh, Account Executive
News

A self-proclaimed people person and lover of all things process, Anna Burleigh is joining the IX Solutions team as an Account Executive—and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome her to the team.

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5 Benefits of Microsoft 365 for Businesses
Cloud
Productivity

If you’re looking to upgrade or switch from other productivity platforms like the G-Suite, here are a few of the benefits you’ll realize with Microsoft 365 for business.

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How Microsoft Purview is Changing the Data Governance Game
Governance

Microsoft Purview is a governance portal that provides a unified approach to data governance, helping you manage information from all sources across your organization including on-premises, multi-cloud, and software-as-a-service (SaaS).

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What is Secure Access Secure Edge (SASE)?
Security
Cloud

SASE combines both networking and security capabilities into a cloud-native, globally distributed exchange.

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Do you need a third-party backup solution with Microsoft 365?
Security

It's an age old debate: are third party backups required for Microsoft 365 services? To answer the question, let's start by examining Microsoft's backup solutions.

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IX Solutions Welcomes Keith Hind as Technical Director, IT Services
News

Keith Hind has joined IX Solutions as our Technical Director, IT Services.

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It’s Time for Microsoft Basic Authentication to Go—and Here’s Why
News
Security

Microsoft is turning off Basic Authentication in Microsoft tenants on October 1. Here’s what you need to know.

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IX Solutions Welcomes Jenn Muir as Manager, Professional Services
News

As we continue to grow our team to better service our customers, we’re excited to welcome Jenn Muir to IX Solutions as Manager, Professional Services.

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IX Solutions Welcomes Chris Lotsberg, Senior Project Manager
News

The IX Solutions team is thrilled to welcome Chris Lotsberg to our team as a Senior Project Manager.

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Announcing our rebrand: A letter from Shawn Jackson, President of IX Solutions
News

Discover the new IX Solutions brand, what it means to our team, and how we got here in this personal letter from Shawn Jackson, our President and Founder.

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Coffee corner: Staying ahead of IT security threats with Chris King, VP Sales
Security

Join Chris King, Vice President of Sales and Partner at IX Solutions for a brief update on the conversations he's having with business leaders around security.

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Improve your productivity with Microsoft Viva Insights
Analytics
Productivity

Microsoft Viva Insights enables executives, managers and workers to focus on what matters most with insights derived from your Office 365 usage.

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Mobile Device Security with Intune
Cloud
Security

Intune is a cloud-based service in the enterprise mobility management (EMM) space that helps enable your workforce to be productive while keeping your corporate data protected.

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Defender for Office 365 Protection
Security

The simple fact is that no technology will prevent all phishing attempts from reaching the end user, so educating end users to be aware of what a phishing attempt looks like, and what to do when they suspect an email is bad, is key to protecting your environment.

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Introduction to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Security

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an Endpoint Protection solution that gives visibility into your devices and proactively prevents threats. Learn more about how Defender for Endpoint can help improve your organization's security posture.

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Is Your Microsoft Teams Site Secure? Revisit Your Teams Configuration to Find Out
Security
Productivity

Microsoft Teams comes with built-in security features. However, many organizations who launched Teams quickly may have done so without configuring the security settings to align with their organization’s third-party sharing or information governance policies.

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Top 4 Benefits of Azure Sentinel for Threat Detection and Remediation
Security

Azure Sentinel makes threat detection and response smarter and faster with artificial intelligence (AI). Here are the top benefits you’ll discover with Azure Sentinel.

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