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Photographer: Taras Shypka | Source: Unsplash A Beginner's Guide to Using an iPad for Seniors The iPad can be a great device for seniors, allowing you to easily stay connected with family and friends, access entertainment, and complete day-to-day tasks. However, learning how to use new technology can be intimidating. This basic guide will walk you through the essentials of using an iPad, from setup to common daily uses. Setting Up Your iPad When you first get your iPad, there are a few steps you need to take to get it ready for use: - Turn on the iPad by pressing and holding the power button. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. This will include selecting your language and region, connecting to WiFi, and setting up an Apple ID account. - Update to the latest version of iPadOS, the operating system that runs on the iPad. To do this, go to Settings > General > Software Update. Installing updates ensures you have the latest features and security fixes. - Explore...

Data security incidents are a keystroke away. If you need to prevent data loss, it’s time to start identifying risky or unauthorized use before they become data breaches. Learn how Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention gives you the layers of protection you need to navigate today’s complicated data security landscape. Learn more.  #microsoftsecurity   Read More...

Photographer: Turag Photography | Source: Unsplash 10 Things You Need to Know About Microsoft Inspire 2023 Microsoft Inspire is the annual event where Microsoft partners gather to learn, network, and celebrate their achievements. This year, Microsoft Inspire was held online from July 19 to July 21, and it was packed with exciting announcements, innovations, and opportunities for partners to grow their businesses with AI and the Microsoft Cloud. Here are ten things you need to know about Microsoft Inspire 2023. 1. Microsoft announced Bing Chat Enterprise, a new AI-powered chat for work with commercial data protection. Bing Chat Enterprise is a new offering that gives organizations access to the robust AI capabilities of Bing Chat, such as natural language understanding, knowledge retrieval, and content generation, while ensuring that their data remains protected and compliant. Bing Chat Enterprise will start rolling out today in preview to organizations licensed for Microsoft 365 E5, E...

Photographer: Frederik Lipfert | Source: Unsplash A recent CISA pdf discusses the potential threats to 5G network slicing! This information was created by the National Security Agency and The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to provide guidance and recommended practices for industry stakeholders. Here are three questions and answers from the pdf to help inform you about 5G network slicing. What is network slicing, and why is it important for 5G networks? Network slicing is "an end-to-end logical network that provides specific network capabilities and characteristics to fit a user's needs." It allows for creating multiple virtual networks that run on a single physical network, with each network slice tailored to meet the specific needs of different users or applications. This is important for 5G networks because it enables the network to support a wide range of use cases with varying requirements for bandwidth, latency, and other network characteristics. B...

Photographer: Sigmund | Source: Unsplash Many open-source tools are available to investigate adversary activity in cloud environments, and some can help network defenders map threat actor behavior to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Here are some examples of open-source tools that can assist with on-site investigation and remediation in cloud environments: • The Cybersecurity Evaluation Tool (CSET) (CISA) • SCuBAGear (CISA) • The Untitled Goose Tool (CISA) • Decider (CISA) • Memory Forensic on Cloud (JPCERT/CC) Please note that these open-source tools are not all-encompassing, and paid tools/services can complement open-source. Most cloud service providers offer platform-specific monitoring and analysis tools, typically allowing network defenders to perform queries and write custom detection. Asset assessment and management are crucial when evaluating an organization's security posture in hybrid cloud operations. The organization and its cloud service provider (CSP) likely share th...

38 million customers. 40 different countries. When it comes to global presence, banking giant ING is no slouch. Now that it’s reimagining banking services for a growing digital audience, ING needs comprehensive solutions to protect against cyberattack. Find out why ING chooses Microsoft Security.   #threatprotection #microsoftsecurity  Read More...