Microsoft Pushes ‘Agentic SOC’ with Defender Autonomous Defense and Expert‑Led Security Services
Microsoft is unifying Defender XDR with expert-led services to power an AI-driven, “agentic SOC” and cut alert fatigue in modern security teams.
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Defender, part of Microsoft 365 Defender, is an integrated platform for pre- and post-breach enterprise defense. It extends across identities, endpoints, user data, cloud apps, and infrastructure, seamlessly integrating with various Microsoft security solutions to provide a comprehensive defense strategy against a wide range of threats.
Microsoft MFA Outage Today: Azure, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 Hit With 504 Gateway Errors
Microsoft services including Azure, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 are down today due to a 504 gateway Microsoft MFA outage error hitting U.S. users.
Microsoft Sentinel Just Changed How Security Teams Automate Threats in 2026 — AI SOAR Playbooks Are Here
Microsoft Sentinel’s new SOAR playbook generator lets security teams build AI-powered automations using plain English. No coding skills needed.
Microsoft Expands Copilot and Azure Benefits for Partners, Tightens Microsoft 365 eDiscovery Rules
Microsoft is pairing its AI‑first Azure strategy with a fresh wave of partner perks and compliance changes in February 2026. On one side, partners are getting more flexible Azure credits, expanded Copilot benefits, and new security and marketing tools. On the other, Microsoft 365 tenants are facing tighter eDiscovery rules and new enforcement dates starting February 16, 2026. For anyone …
Microsoft Rolls Out Powerful “Agentic Cloud Operations” With Azure Copilot Agents for AI‑Driven Workloads
Microsoft is officially putting AI at the center of Azure operations with what it’s calling agentic cloud operations, powered by Azure Copilot. Instead of treating Copilot as a simple chat bar in the portal, Microsoft is positioning it as a set of specialized agents that watch your environment, understand context, and help plan, deploy, optimize, and protect workloads across their …
What’s New in Microsoft Sentinel February 2026: Improved Connectors, Multi‑Tenant Content, and More
Microsoft Sentinel’s February 2026 update adds new connectors, multi‑tenant content distribution, and AI‑powered security enhancements.
Microsoft Edge for Business Brings Safer, Scalable Browsing to K–12 Classrooms
Microsoft Edge for Business supports K–12 schools with safer browsing, policy-based filtering, and built-in security tools.
Microsoft 365 February 2026 Changes: MFA, Billing, and 6 Admin Action Items
Microsoft 365 February 2026 brings MFA enforcement, new Extended Service Terms, Teams, Purview, and Exchange changes admins must act on.
Security Copilot Now Included in Microsoft 365 E5 as Copilot Business Brings Advanced AI to SMBs
Microsoft bundles Security Copilot into Microsoft 365 E5 and launches Copilot Business at 21 USD per user for up to 300 SMB users.
Microsoft 365 Outage Fallout: Microsoft Says Systems ‘Healthy’ But Users Still Report Issues
Microsoft says Microsoft 365 outage no longer an issue, back in a “healthy state” after a 9‑hour outage, but Outlook, Teams, and Defender users still report issues.
Quick Fix: How to Disable Copilot in Microsoft 365, Including Word and Excel
Learn how to fully disable Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft 365 with Excel and Word, including in‑app settings and admin controls, in a few simple steps.
Microsoft Elevate for Educators and free Microsoft 365 Premium aim to bring AI teaching tools to every classroom
Microsoft’s new Elevate for Educators program and free Microsoft 365 Premium + LinkedIn Premium for students put AI tools in more classrooms and campuses.
Microsoft Lens Is Officially Retiring on iOS and Android: Important Dates, What Breaks, and How to Switch to OneDrive Scan
Microsoft Lens retires on iOS and Android in early 2026. Here are the shutdown dates, what still works, and how to move to OneDrive scanning.
Microsoft Partner Alert: Legacy MCA Attestation API Retires Today, January 5: Here’s What Happens If You’re Not Ready
Microsoft partners face a major back-end change today as the legacy Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA) attestation API and its associated UX flow are officially retired on January 5, 2026. Partners that have not adopted the enhanced MCA attestation API will see their sales motion slow down or break, as new customers will now be pushed to accept the MCA directly …
Microsoft Enforces Critical MFA for Volume Licensing Central Access Starting January 5, 2026
Microsoft now requires MFA for Volume Licensing Central access from January 5, 2026, pushing licensing admins to Entra ID for secure sign-in.
Microsoft Defender Experts Suite Launches January 1, 2026, Bringing AI-Powered, Expert-Led Security to Microsoft 365 E5
Microsoft Defender Experts Suite launches Jan 1, 2026 with AI, human-led XDR, and Security Copilot for Microsoft 365 E5 customers.
How to Switch Out of Windows 11 in S Mode (A Quick and Easy Step‑by‑Step Guide)
Learn how to safely switch out of Windows 11 in S mode, what changes after, and common fixes if the Store switch button is missing.
How to Automate Microsoft Teams Admin Tasks with Agents: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide for 2025
Automate Microsoft Teams admin tasks using intelligent agents for streamlined workflows, security, and best practices in 2025.
Microsoft Agent 365 Redefines AI Governance: Unified Control Plane Revealed for Enterprise Agents
Microsoft Agent 365 launches as a unified control plane for AI agents, offering registry, security, and seamless integration across enterprise platforms.
Cloud Security at a Tipping Point: New IDC Research Reshapes Microsoft’s Strategy for 2025
IDC’s latest study finds cloud-native security platforms, generative AI, and unified SecOps are transforming Microsoft cloud security in 2025. Find out how CISOs can adapt now.
Microsoft Marketplace launches 139 new cloud and AI offers for November 6, 2025
Microsoft Marketplace launches 139 new cloud and AI solutions for businesses, boosting power, automation, and integration with Azure and Dynamics 365.
Pantone and Microsoft Launch Palette Generator: AI Brings Creative Color Selection to Designers
Pantone and Microsoft launch the Palette Generator, powered by Azure OpenAI, streamlining design workflows with AI-driven color palette creation.
Microsoft Defender XDR Rolls Out Powerful New Security Features and Reports for November 2025
Discover what’s new in Microsoft Defender XDR for November 2025, including unified custom detections, Copilot prompt injection visibility, Teams protection, and XDR expert trends.
Microsoft Edge Scareware Blocker Expands: Real-Time Scam Protection for Windows & Mac Available Now
Microsoft Edge Scareware blocker is now enabled by default on most devices, providing real-time scam protection and smarter security through AI and community feedback.