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Great reads: Copilot and AI in general has reached the end of it's first era and has moved on. It's now your partner. It's also time to shift priorities to Identity as the top security concern. (I was to tell Microsoft I told you so, here.)
 
The Truth: Welcome to newsletter sponsor FING. I have used FING for many years. I encourage you to take a look at their new networking professional product.
 
Tech to do's: There are an Intune and a Defender article this month. Usually I reserve those for my Defender + Intune continuing education students. Consider joining us in class. https://www.thirdtier.net/2024/11/26/defender-xdr-intune-continuing-education/
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4 things to know: Microsoft leans into personalized AI; Edge becomes an AI first browser; Identity is the edge; Facilitator comes to Teams meetings
Human-centered AI  | Microsoft Copilot Blog
Human-centered AI
Today, we're dropping the Copilot Fall Release, a big step forward in making AI more personal, useful, and human-centered.  There's a lot of noise around AI. Headlines, hype, fear.  At Microsoft AI, we want to change the outlook. We're betting on optimism in a time of cynicism.

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Meet Copilot Mode in Edge: Your AI browser
Meet Copilot Mode in Edge: Your AI browser
Up until now, using a browser has meant doing all the work yourself-typing, clicking, tab-hopping and task-juggling. Browsers have always been our gateway to the web, but they've never truly worked alongside us. The experience has been static for
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Harden your identity defense with improved protection, deeper correlation, and richer context | Microsoft Security Blog
Harden your identity defense with improved protection, deeper correlation, and richer context | Microsoft Security Blog
Expanded ITDR features. including the new Microsoft Defender for Identity agent, help customers modernize their identity defense.

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Keep meetings focused and productive with Facilitator in Teams
Keep meetings focused and productive with Facilitator in Teams
Facilitator in Microsoft Teams keeps your meetings organized by surfacing the agenda, tracking progress, and capturing key highlights in real time.
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Fing Professional: Smart, Affordable Network Monitoring for IT Pros & Small Businesses - Fing
Fing Professional: Smart, Affordable Network Monitoring for IT Pros & Small Businesses
Discover Fing Professional - the powerful, budget-friendly network monitoring solution for IT consultants, small business owners, and MSPs. Manage multiple networks, collaborate with teams or clients, and gain real-time visibility and control without enterprise costs.
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4 things to do: Recover Windows 11; Define the Start Menu with Intune; Check your Defender best practices; Store passwords securely in your scripts
Quick Machine Recovery in Windows
Quick Machine Recovery in Windows
Learn about Quick Machine Recovery in Windows.

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All about Microsoft Intune | Customizing only the initial Start menu layout
All about Microsoft Intune | Customizing only the initial Start menu layout
This week is all about customizing only the initial Start menu layout on Windows 11.

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Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Migration & Onboarding | Microsoft Community Hub
Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Migration & Onboarding
This blog covers four key areas that are frequently missed, but they are essential for a secure and auditable deployment of Defender for Office 365. Before...

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How to Store Passwords for Automated PowerShell Script
How to Store Passwords for Automated PowerShell Script
Explore methods to securely store passwords for PowerShell script to avoid unauthorized access, credential leaks, and ensure safe automation.
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