Oct 12, 2020
Cloud Computing, Security
When you’re managing a SaaS or cloud application, two of the most important questions you’ll be faced with are: “Who should have user access, and how do we grant it to them?” Determining who belongs in this group is not…
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Oct 05, 2020
Cloud Computing, Government Cloud, Security
Compliance with NIST 800-171 and DFARS requires two critical documents: The Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM or POA&M) and the System Security Plan (SSP). The SSP shows how a cloud service provider (CSP) meets security requirements. Further, the POAM…
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Sep 14, 2020
Active Directory, Azure, Office 365, Security
Migrating from the local Active Directory (AD) to Azure AD is a necessary undertaking for organizations that wish to harness the full benefits of cloud computing. Single sign-ins for many devices and applications, centralized management and storage of credentials, and…
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Aug 10, 2020
Azure, Cloud Computing, Government Cloud, Security
For the inaugural episode of our new show, “The Clearly Cloud Podcast”, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Microsoft’s Director of External Communications, David Pryor. What followed was nearly forty minutes of in-depth discussion about privacy, security, and tech…
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Jul 10, 2020
Active Directory, Azure
Azure Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) brings the full power and security of the Microsoft Cloud to your on-premises identity and infrastructure. In this episode of Coffee with Conrad, we discuss how it works and how it can help you. What Is…
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May 14, 2020
Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Virtualization, Office 365
As a result of globalization, more companies pursue digital transformation initiatives. These help companies keep up with the ever-changing technology for problem solving activities. One of the most common approaches to digital transformation is the adoption of cloud computing, which…
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Mar 10, 2020
Cloud Computing, Cloud Virtualization, Office 365
Sometimes situations make it dangerous or impossible for employees to come into work. If there’s no other option for job completion, operations will grind to a halt. Natural disasters or extreme weather can hinder travel or shut down a facility…
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Feb 10, 2020
Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Virtualization, Security
The National Security Agency has released a document on “Mitigating Cloud Vulnerabilities” to the public. It addresses the security risks which are distinctive to cloud services. Cloud adoption can improve an organization’s security compared with on-premises systems, but it carries its own…
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Jul 01, 2019
Azure, Cloud Computing, Email Tips, Intune
Microsoft licensing, especially Azure Active Directory licensing, can be confusing for some businesses. As Microsoft continues to add various license options to establish themselves across industry verticals (e.g., F1 for first-line workers, GCC for governments, etc.) So, trying to figure…
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Jun 25, 2019
Cloud Computing, Office 365, Windows
Windows 7 is coming to an end. It will reach the end of support on January 14, 2020, alongside Windows Server 2008. It won’t stop running after that, but using it will become increasingly dangerous. Microsoft says there won’t be…
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Jun 12, 2019
Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Exchange, Office 365
There are over 2 billion firstline workers in the workforce. Indeed, these are the cashiers, merchandisers, warehouse workers, healthcare staff, and all of those who initiate the first contact with customers across industry verticals. Microsoft F1 licensing aims to bring…
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May 28, 2019
Cloud Computing, Government Cloud
UPDATE: The DOD’s JEDI Project has been awarded! By now, most of you have heard about the DOD’s $10 billion JEDI project. The Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure Project (or JEDI) is the DOD’s hyper-competitive contract aimed at creating a “global, resilient, secure” cloud environment…
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