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Microsoft Azure AD is now Entra ID

Microsoft has re-branded the Azure AD (Active Directory) service to now be Entra ID. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2023/07/11/microsoft-entra-expands-into-security-service-edge-and-azure-ad-becomes-microsoft-entra-id/ We are already seeing the new Entra branding show up in Azure Gove…

Secure Removable Media – USB Drives in Azure and Azure Government

Enterprise environments which handle DoD or highly sensitive information frequently have to deal with how to handle removable USB drives.  To ensure you meet NIST 800-171 and CMMC for handling ITAR and CUI you need to make sure the drives are encrypted and controlled.   Removable USB data …

Intune Autopilot coming to AzureGov?!?

While working in AzureGov recently I was able to connect to a few AutoPilot interfaces in the Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune portal. AutoPilot allows organizations to effectively “PIN” or “LOCK” a device to their AAD environment and then asset with auto enrollment/provisio…

Getting the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification

While I have been using Azure for almost 10 years I have never gone through the process to get certified in Azure until this year. Starting in March 2023 I completed the AZ-900 which was the basics of Azure and on June 16th I completed AZ-305 to complete the certification. The AZ-900 This is similar…

Setup PKI for new ITAR/CUI environment

This is Part 1 of a multi-Part Post. Implementing a PKI into your Windows environment should not be taken lightly. If you fail to implement and secure it correctly it can result in the complete compromise of your Windows Active Directory environment, and all connected Azure AD or other environments.…

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I have 20+ years of hands of experience designing, building, operating and securing environments and performing forensics/investigations on digital assets. I have experience with green-field new startups, to enterprise environments, and DoD U.S. Army programs.

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