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Executive Summary What it is: Application consent is the permission an employee grants when they click “Accept” to let a third-party app access Microsoft 365 data — email, files, calendar, or in some cases, company-wide directory data. The risk: Left unrestricted, this becomes a way for attackers to gain lasting access to company data without…

Why Passwords Still Matter—and Why Traditional Rules Aren’t Enough Passwords remain the first line of defense against cyber threats, but attackers have become experts at exploiting weak or predictable choices. Attackers increasingly collect huge numbers of known passwords, including “informed guesses” based on password breaches or even leaked personally-identifiable information. Password spray and password stuffing…

Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and organizations must stay ahead of attackers by strengthening how users prove their identity. This article explains why GreenLoop is taking steps to phase out lower-security authentication methods while at the same time guiding clients toward stronger, phishing-resistant options. It is written for business and technology decision makers who…

Did you know… Microsoft does NOT back up your data in 365 and actually recommends that you have a 3rd party backup service in place to protect your data? Question: But I have retention turned on, is that the same thing as backing up my data? Answer: It is NOT the same thing, keep reading to learn…

Welcome to the Greenloop crash-course on OneDrive Shortcuts! In today’s fast-paced digital environment, efficiently managing and accessing files is key for everyone. OneDrive Shortcuts let you swiftly navigate through the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, offering a streamlined alternative to traditional document library synchronization. Get ready to transform your productivity with our easy-to-follow guide on the advantages…

GreenLoop Teams Voice Field Guide GreenLoop is pleased to offer our Teams Voice Field Guide, your go-to resource for mastering Microsoft Teams Voice. This guide simplifies complex features into easy steps, making it perfect for both new and experienced Teams users. Where to Find the Guide? The guide is attached to this knowledge-base as a…

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to know the reporting structure of a specific person within your organization? Maybe you’re working on a project and need to know who their supervisor is, or perhaps you need to communicate with one of their direct reports. In situations like these, Microsoft Teams…

Implementing MFA is a key step to securing your business. However not all MFA is created equal. MFA is still susceptible to certain attacks, such as push bombing, social engineering, or various SMS-related vulnerabilities. The Gold Standard for phishing resistant MFA [CISA.gov] is to use a FIDO2-capable hardware key, where the key must be physically…

Microsoft Authenticator with Number Matching is a new, security-enhanced experience for Multi-Factor Authentication. It helps address emerging “MFA fatigue” attacks—attackers can gain access when users reflexively hit “Approve” on an authentication prompt that an attacker generated. GreenLoop recommends enabling this as the default option for Microsoft Authenticator. Here’s an overview of the experience. This assumes…

If you are reading this, your organization is likely using Microsoft’s Data Loss Prevention capability to automatically encrypt outgoing emails when contents of a sensitive nature are detected. If you’re not currently using this and you’d like to learn more, please contact your GreenLoop Account Manager. Depending on your company/industry and the rules your organization…