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5 Microsoft Defender Suite Features that Reduce Security Risk
Nicole Walker: Aug 20, 2026, 2:26:17 PM
The average security team does not get breached by one loud alert. It gets breached by four quiet...
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How to Run Microsoft Defender in Passive Mode Alongside your EDR
Nicole Walker: Jul 28, 2026, 9:55:42 AM
There is a good chance you are paying for an endpoint security tool you have never turned on. Most...
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Microsoft Defender for Business vs Endpoint Plan 1 vs Plan 2
Nicole Walker: Jun 17, 2026, 9:00:00 AM
Most IT teams comparing Microsoft Defender SKUs end up in one of two places.
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Where Microsoft 365 Security Gaps are Hiding in SMB Tenants
Nicole Walker: Jun 11, 2026, 11:20:22 AM
Phishing volume is surging, and small and medium-sized businesses are feeling it the most. One...
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Microsoft Licensing Update: Combined Defender & Purview Suite Add-On
Nicole Walker: Oct 20, 2025, 9:15:02 AM
Microsoft has introduced a combined security and compliance add-on for Business Premium...
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Microsoft Licensing Update: New Defender Suite for Business Premium
Nicole Walker: Sep 25, 2025, 9:29:31 AM
Small and midsize businesses are increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyber threats, yet many...
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September Microsoft Licensing Update: New Business Premium Add-Ons
Nicole Walker: Sep 19, 2025, 1:57:16 PM
Small and medium-sized businesses often face the same security and compliance requirements as large...
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How to Build Digital Resilience and Safety for Families
Nicole Walker: Sep 9, 2025, 9:00:00 AM
Digital safety requires a layered approach that combines intentional habits, clear boundaries, and...
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How to Keep Children Safe Online in a Changing Threat Landscape
Nicole Walker: Aug 26, 2025, 9:00:00 AM
The most effective way to protect children online is to combine layered technical controls with...
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Preventing Token Theft and Phishing in Microsoft 365
Nicole Walker: Aug 18, 2025, 9:00:00 AM
Token theft and phishing attacks in Microsoft 365 are increasing fast. Over half of surveyed...