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Key Takeaways: Microsoft Defender-managed devices can now receive Intune endpoint security policies without enrollment. This feature supports Windows, Windows Server, macOS, and Linux platforms. Administrators can manage compliance and policy deployment from Intune and Defender portals. Microsoft Intune has released a new update that enables IT admins to manage security settings for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on devices that are not enrolled in Microsoft Intune.

Key Takeaways: Cloud rebuild can reinstall Windows and device drivers directly from Windows Update. This feature works through Windows Recovery Environment even when Windows fails to boot. Windows 11 version 26H2 will enable backup and restore by default on Microsoft Entra-managed devices. Recovering a broken Windows 11 PC could soon become much easier. Microsoft is testing a new Cloud rebuild feature with Windows Insiders that reinstalls the operating system directly from the cloud.

That’s Microsoft 365 Copilot, and it’s working exactly as designed and exposing IT’s dirty little secret: We haven’t spent enough time managing data. The practical answer is not to delay Microsoft 365 Copilot rollout forever or pretend permissions can be fixed manually across a mature tenant. IT should first restrict Copilot discovery from the obvious high-risk areas, then use Purview and SharePoint Advanced Management to identify the less obvious oversharing patterns.

Key Takeaways: Mbv4 virtual machines are designed for SAP and memory-intensive enterprise applications. The new series delivers improved storage throughput, NVMe performance, and scalability. Mbv4 VMs are available in public preview in East US and East US 2 regions. Microsoft has announced the public preview of the new Mbv4 virtual machine series for Azure. The new generation expands on the earlier MBv3 family by offering improved storage capabilities, stronger performance, and enhanced reliability.

Key Takeaways: This flaw is is being actively exploited and affects on-premises SharePoint deployments. Attackers can execute code using only basic SharePoint permissions. CISA has added the flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog and recommends immediate patching. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned that threat actors are actively exploiting a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint.

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss the state of Microsoft’s various businesses as the company is expected to kick off its new fiscal year with another round of layoffs.

Key Takeaways: The classic and agent-generated alerts now appear in a single queue. The enhanced user profiles provide Entra data and insider risk context. The investigators can document findings directly within alerts and cases. Microsoft has introduced a new unified alert experience for Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management that brings alerts, user context, and cases into a single streamlined workflow.

Key Takeaways: Copilot Cowork is now generally available for commercial customers. Work IQ and Dataverse integration improve access to business data. The new cost management, security, and compliance controls help IT teams govern AI usage. Microsoft rolled out new Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities in June to improve AI-powered productivity across enterprise environments.

Finance wants to become more strategic, but IT has to provide the governed, trustworthy data foundation first. In this episode of Petri Dish, I’m talking to Brian Kobleur, who is Vice President of Ecosystems at Vena Solutions.

Key Takeaways: Microsoft continues to support the EU‑U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). Microsoft highlights U.S. privacy reforms aimed at protecting personal data. Reliable international data flows remain critical for cloud and AI services. Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting customer privacy while stressing the need for secure, reliable data transfers between Europe and the United States.