Posts by Kendall Gray

As identity-based threats continue to rise, organizations have invested heavily in protecting users and credentials. However, identity is only one part of the equation. Read more

Identity and access management  (IAM) platforms like Microsoft Entra ID now sit at the center of modern data resilience. They connect users to applications, enforce conditional access, and underpin day-to-day productivity across cloud environments. As a result, protecting Entra ID has become foundational to keeping organizations operational and secure. Read more

For years, security leaders have warned that “the perimeter is obsolete.” In 2025, the rise of AI and identity as a new attack surface confirms something even more consequential: The perimeter did not disappear; it only moved. Today, the perimeter is identity. Read more

Every day, more than 600 million identity‑based attacks target users across cloud and SaaS environments, and an increasing number of breaches now begin with compromised credentials. Attackers now log in instead of breaking in, which makes Identity and Access Management (IAM) the new perimeter of defense. Read more

Your Intune policies are the backbone of how Microsoft Entra ID enforces identity-based access and device compliance. But they’re not automatically protected by Microsoft. Losing them can break Conditional Access, device trust, and compliance enforcement across your tenant. In this blog, we’ll explore what these policies actually control, why they’re so critical, and how third-party protection like Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft Entra ID keeps everything secure and recoverable. Read more

Recently, Veeam announced new next-gen data resilience capabilities for collaboration and identity coming soon within the Veeam Data Cloud platform. These enhancements, which touch on advanced threat detection, encryption, intelligence, and more, signal Veeam’s unwavering commitment to innovation, security, and customer empowerment Read more

Your Microsoft 365 data may live in the cloud, but that doesn’t make it immune to loss. A single mistaken deletion, sync error, or ransomware attack can wipe out critical emails, files, or Teams conversations in seconds. Microsoft 365 keeps your services available, but many organizations incorrectly assume that availability equals protection. Read more

When it comes to cloud services like Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), many assume that Microsoft handles everything from security to data backup. In reality, organizations still have their own responsibilities. The Microsoft Shared Responsibility Model is a foundational framework that explains which roles fall on Microsoft and which belong to an organization. Read more

Microsoft Exchange is a critical component of communication infrastructure for many organizations, and serves as the backbone for email, calendaring, and collaboration. However, its importance also makes it a high-priority system for data protection, and it’s your responsibility to safeguard your Microsoft Exchange data. Ensuring regular backups of your Exchange environment can protect against data loss caused by hardware failures, cyberattacks, or human error. Read more

OneDrive is a cloud storage solution that integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365. Many organizations rely on OneDrive for Business as it offers a convenient way to synchronize, store, and access files between devices. Read more