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This weeks highlight from the blog is about a spoof that almost got me. It was well targeted and well formed. We can always say, except for this one thing, and that strokes our ego and makes us feel smart that we didn't get caught -- this time. But that's a false compliment. Criminals have gotten so much better at social engineering that our tools can't keep up. That leaves the human to do the work. What a great thing to talk to your clients about. I've been posting things to talk to your clients about too on the blog. Be sure to subscribe to the blog. 
 
4 things to know: SCOUT wants to be your employee; Work IQ finally explained; AI Skill Navigator surfaces all of the AI training available; M365 Copilot gets a redesign
 
Business to do's:  Get security training; Read the blog; Buy the book and start running a better business
 
4 things to do: Migrate off Group Policy; Another limit log noise article - this time for already blocked app access; Start controlling USB; Add a virtual touchpad to a screen
 
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4 things to know: SCOUT wants to be your employee; Work IQ finally explained; AI Skill Navigator surfaces all of the AI training available; M365 Copilot gets a redesign

Introducing Microsoft Scout: Your always-on personal agent | Microsoft 365 Blog

Introducing Microsoft Scout: Your always-on personal agent

Microsoft introduces a new, always-on personal agent, Microsoft Scout, integrated across the Microsoft 365 apps you use every day.

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Announcing the new Work IQ APIs | Microsoft 365 Blog

Announcing the new Work IQ APIs

Build enterprise agents with Work IQ APIs for Microsoft 365-bringing business context, tools, and secure, scalable intelligence into every workflow.

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AI Skills Navigator

The expectations placed on IT professionals are changing fast. AI is no longer a specialized capability reserved for data scientists or developers. It’s a foundational skillset for architects, engineers, administrators, and technical leaders who are responsible for enabling transformation across their organizations.

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Introducing a new design for Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft 365 Blog

Introducing a new design for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Copilot's redesigned experience delivers faster performance, adaptive tools, and clearer AI-powered workflows to help you easily move from intention to outcome.

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From Third Tier: Get security training; Read the blog; Buy the book and start running a better business

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M365 + Security Continued Learning

Experience continuous learning with our monthly newsletter and teaching webinar on Microsoft 365 and Security. Enhance your knowledge and stay up-to-date!

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Good Spoof Report: SendGrid

Good Spoof Report: SendGrid

This one almost got me. Email spoofing is on the rise. Discover tips to identify and protect yourself from deceptive email practices.

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20 Questions Every MSP owner asks before selling their business

Prepare for your future with this MSP Exit book. Learn how to get your business ready for sale well in advance.

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4 things to do: Migrate off Group Policy; Another limit log noise article - this time for already blocked app access; Start controlling USB; Add a virtual touchpad to a screen

Migrate Group Policy to Intune using Group Policy Analytics [Step-by-Step]

Migrate Group Policy to Intune using Group Policy Analytics [Step-by-Step]

If you are moving your devices to Intune, then at some point you will want to migrate your Group Policies as well. Group Policy Objects work great in an on-premises Active Directory environment, but they

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Disable alert generation for Unsanctioned Apps in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Disable alert generation for Unsanctioned Apps in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA) can integrate with Defender for Endpoint (MDE). With the integration, it is possible to get an out-of-the-box cloud app discovery view of the used apps and Shadow IT. When blocking apps via Defender for...

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Defender for Endpoint device control (USB / removable media)

Defender for Endpoint device control (USB / removable media)

Walk into most small businesses and ask how they stop someone walking out the door with a USB stick full of client data. You'll get one of two answers.Either "we glued the ports shut" or "we don't."Both are wrong. One is a sledgehammer. The other is a shrug. And the worst part?

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Enable and disable the virtual touchpad in Windows

Enable and disable the virtual touchpad in Windows

Learn how to enable and disable the virtual touchpad in Windows. The virtual touchpad provides and on-screen touchpad that can be used to control the mouse.

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