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Anoop C Nair

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Anoop C Nair is Workplace Technology solution architect with 25+ years of experience in global enterprise organizations such as JP Morgan, Capgemini, etc. Microsoft Certified Trainer. Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for consecutive 11+ years! He also conducts Intune and modern workplace tech training for enterprise organizations. He is Blogger, Speaker, and Founder of HTMD Community and HTMD Conference. His main focus is on Device Management technologies like Intune, Windows, Cloud PC. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security.

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Entra

3 Layers of Protection in Entra Internet Access Network Identity and AI Security

3 Layers of Protection in Entra Internet Access Network Identity and AI Security. Microsoft is improving the Entra Suite by expanding Entra Internet Access into a Secure Web and AI Gateway. Entra can now protect not just normal web and SaaS traffic, but also all AI traffic going in and out of your organization. Every […]

December 1, 2025 · 4 min read
Windows 365

How Autopilot Device Preparation Improves Windows 365 Cloud PC Readiness

Today we are discussing on How Autopilot Device Preparation Improves Windows 365 Cloud PC Readiness. Autopilot device preparation for Windows 365 provides an easy, automated way to set up Cloud PCs with the right apps, configurations, and security policies. This ensures every Cloud PC starts in a consistent and reliable state, reducing manual work for […]

December 1, 2025 · 5 min read
Entra

Optimize Conditional Access Agent in Entra to Fix Security Blind Spots

Let’s discuss Optimize Conditional Access Agent in Entra to Fix Security Blind Spots. It Automatically Strengthen Conditional Access Policies. Microsoft introduced Conditional Access Optimization Agent in Microsoft Entra in the Ignite 2025 event. The Conditional Access Optimization Agent in Microsoft Entra is a new capability that helps organizations automatically strengthen and streamline their Conditional Access policies by applying Microsoft’s […]

November 28, 2025 · 6 min read
Entra

Setup Synced Passkeys in Entra ID for Credentials to be Phishing‑Resistant and Portable Across Devices

Let’s discuss Setup Synced Passkeys in Entra ID for Credentials to be Phishing‑Resistant and Portable Across Devices. At Ignite 2025, Microsoft announced that Entra ID now supports Synced Passkeys across multiple credential providers. This new feature is currently in preview and it represent the next step in passwordless authentication, balancing strong security with user convenience. […]

November 28, 2025 · 4 min read
Entra

How Microsoft Entra ID Account Recovery Supports Users Who Lose All Authentication Methods

How Microsoft Entra ID Account Recovery Supports Users Who Lose All Authentication Methods! Microsoft announced an important update at Ignite that Self-Service Account Recovery SSAR with Entra Verified ID. This feature solves a long-time problem in identity management: what to do when someone loses all their sign-in methods. Until now, users had to contact the helpdesk […]

November 28, 2025 · 6 min read
Entra

Non-Human Identities and Agent Identities Gain Access Package Support with Entra Identity Governance for AI Agents

Non-Human Identities and Agent Identities Gain Access Package Support with Entra Identity Governance for AI Agents! Microsoft Entra Identity Governance has introduced full support for Access Packages for Service Principals and Agent Identities. It makes a significant expansion in how organizations can automate and manage access for non-human identities. This update, announced during the recent […]

November 27, 2025 · 4 min read
Intune

Steps to Leverage Intune’s Full Power for Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark

Let’s discuss Steps to Leverage Intune’s Full Power for Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark. Microsoft Intune helps to operates MSCB control like Endpoint Security, Data protection, Identity Management, Privileged Access etc. Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark collection of high-impact security recommendations designed to secure services in single and multi-cloud environments. It helps to improve the security posture […]

November 27, 2025 · 4 min read
Microsoft 365

Unknown Caller? Outlook for iOS and the BYOD Challenge

Today we are discussing Unknown Caller? Outlook for iOS and the BYOD Challenge. Caller identification is a basic feature we all expect on our phones. When someone calls, we want to see their name, not just a number. It helps us know whether we should answer and makes communication easier in both personal and work […]

November 27, 2025 · 5 min read
Windows 365

How Windows 365 Enables Autonomous Agentic AI to Detect Issues Launch Environments and Execute Diagnostics Automatically

How Windows 365 Enables Autonomous Agentic AI to Detect Issues Launch Environments and Execute Diagnostics Automatically. Windows 365 is no longer just a virtual PC it becomes the secure digital body where these AI agents run and perform work like virtual employees. The new Windows 365 for Agents provides a safe environment for them, while Windows […]

November 26, 2025 · 5 min read
Entra

Introduction to App Lifecycle Management Agent in Entra for Unified App Control and Visibility

Let’s discuss Introduction to App Lifecycle Management Agent in Entra for unified app control and visibility. App Lifecycle Management Agent in Microsoft Entra is a new feature introduced by Microsoft on the Ignite 2025 Event. It is designed to provide unified app control and visibility. App Lifecycle Management Agent in Entra helps organizations manage the […]

November 26, 2025 · 5 min read
Intune

Microsoft Warns Stop using PowerShell Scripts for Intune Endpoint IPs and FQDNs

Microsoft Warns Stop using PowerShell Scripts for Intune Endpoint IPs and FQDNs. Many IT admins use PowerShell scripts to get Microsoft Intune IP addresses and FQDNs so they can set up firewalls and proxies. These scripts usually came from the Office 365 Endpoint service and made network setup easier. But recently, Microsoft made changes that […]

November 26, 2025 · 4 min read
Entra

Setup Risk-Based Conditional Access for Entra Agents to Automatically Protect against Compromised Agents

Let’s discuss Setup Risk-Based Conditional Access for Entra Agents to Automatically Protect against Compromised Agents. On the Ignite event 2025 Microsoft introduced Microsoft Entra Agent designed to interacts with enterprise resources. Risk-Based Conditional Access for Entra Agents is one of the important concept that helps admins to Automatically Protect against Compromised Agents in environment. It […]

November 25, 2025 · 4 min read