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Great reads: Microsoft Garage is a fun place where new software comes to life and you can try out their inventions but also in this weeks KNOW section I want you to be familiar with the important opportunities in the Microsoft Partner program and make money from it. Also take some time to learn about Vuln.AI and how this AI is going to change how you do cybersecurity.
 
The Truth: You start selling your MSP about 3 years before you actually sell it. Get on the path with SellMyMSP
 
Tech to do's: Stop corporate passwords from syncing to Edge, Protect your Global Admin accounts from impersonation, implement local admin password control and set your PassKey profiles.
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4 things to know: Get familiar with Microsoft Garage and try an app, Introducing Vuln.AI, Still Ransomware, Find out about the new Microsoft partner program
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We deliver programs and experiences to our employees, customers, and ecosystem that drive collaboration, creativity, and experimentation.

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Vuln.AI: Our AI-powered leap into vulnerability management at Microsoft - Inside Track Blog
Vuln.AI: Our AI-powered leap into vulnerability management at Microsoft
  • A 70% reduction in time to vulnerability insights, enabling faster prioritization and mitigation, minimizing exposure windows.
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    Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks
    Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks
    Microsoft launches its sixth annual Digital Defense Report, highlighting trends from July 2024 to June 2025, including that over half of cyberattacks with known motives were driven by extortion or ransomware. The report stresses that legacy security is insufficient-modern AI-driven defenses and cross-industry collaboration are essential.

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    Microsoft partner program updates summarized
    Summarize recent changes to the Microsoft partner program and highlight opportunities for small MSPs
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    Connect with SellMyMSP's 3 Step Process
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    SellMyMSP - Linkie
    SellMyMSP helps firms get ready to strategically exit and close the deal. Follow the steps below.
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    4 things to do: Disable Password Sync, Control local admin passwords, Understand Global Admin impersonation and check your Passkey profiles
    Balancing Control and Convenience: Preventing Edge Password Sync on Unmanaged Devices - Modern Workplace Blog
    Preventing Edge Password Sync on Unmanaged Devices
    Microsoft now recommends enabling the built-in password manager as part of the Edge Security Baseline, allowing credentials to roam securely across devices. However, in enterprise environments, this roaming capability may become a security concern, especially when users sign into Edge from...

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    Secure Local Admin Passwords: How Microsoft's LAPS for Intune Solves It
    Secure Local Admin Passwords: How Microsoft's LAPS for Intune Solves It
    The result? A potential compromise that spreads laterally across every device sharing that password. MSPs often store these passwords in a documentation tool like IT glue to overcome many of these issues but I would argue that letting Microsoft manage these might be a better, and more secure, option.

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    Death by Token: Understanding CVE-2025-55241
    Death by Token: Understanding CVE-2025-55241
    In this blog, we take a closer look at CVE-2025-55241, a critical Entra ID flaw that briefly allowed attackers to impersonate Global Admins across any tenant, no phishing or passwords required. While Microsoft moved fast to patch the issue, it exposed how deeply legacy code can undermine modern security efforts.

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    MC1097225 - Entra ID: Upcoming changes to support passkey profiles in the authentication methods policy
    In November 2025, Microsoft Entra ID will support passkey profiles in public preview, enabling group-based passkey configurations and new API schema changes. Rollout occurs worldwide early November to December and mid-November to mid-December for GCC environments. No admin action is needed before rollout.
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