New Research Shows IoT and OT Innovation is Critical to Business but Comes with Significant Risk

This blog explores the security risks inherent with IoT/OT and concludes adoption is critical even with the security challenges. In addition, it provides a link to a collaborative report from Microsoft and the Ponemon Institute highligting data on the state of IoT and OT security from a customer’s perspective. Read the blog for a review of the research and quantified findings.

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The Future of Hybrid Work: 5 Key Questions Answered with Data

Covid variants threw a wrench in many organizations’ return-to-office plans. Mass migrations back to the office haven’t happened — leaving employees and employers alike preparing for what the new office environment will be. While ideas for what it should look like vary, the Gallup research referenced in this article makes one thing clear: We’re not returning to the same workplace we left behind in 2020. Read the article for 5 key questions Gallup recommends exploring when transitioning to hybrid work. Based on the experiences, needs and plans of over 140,000 U.S. employees surveyed, the article provides insight for organizations seeking a path forward.

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Microsoft 365 Defender and Azure Sentinel Integration


Azure Sentinel is Microsoft’s cloud-native SIEM for modern SecOps. Requiring no infrastructure, it eliminates worries about scaling up and takes just minutes to set up. Watch this demo video to see how Azure Sentinel enables you to stream all Microsoft 365 Defender incidents into the SIEM and keep them synchronized. Get in touch to discuss how the team at Secure-IT Pro can help you make the most of your incident data to rapidly and effectively triage and investigate in Sentinel.

The Rise of the Triple Peak Day

Findings from Microsoft researchers suggest that the 9-to-5 workday is fading in an age of remote and hybrid work and more flexible hours. Read the blog to learn why “triple peak days” are here to stay and the questions the trend raises about flexibility and work/life balance.

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Did you know healthcare, tech and finance are the 3 industries most targeted for #cyberattacks? Secure-IT Pro can help with your cybersecurity priorities with a @Microsoft Defender for Cloud expert.

Did you know healthcare, tech and finance are the 3 industries most targeted for #cyberattacks? Secure-IT Pro can help with your cybersecurity priorities with a @Microsoft Defender for Cloud expert.

Empowering 2 Billion Global Frontline Workers

This blog highlights the push at retail to drive positive outcomes for employees, as this will ultimately also improve the shopping experience for customers and boost the bottom line. At the center of this push is a prioritization of culture and an investment in technology that enables frontline workers to thrive. Read the blog to dive into the details.

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How many productivity peaks exist in your #hybridwork environment? How can @MicrosoftTeams help manage them? RT to start a conversation.

How many productivity peaks exist in your #hybridwork environment? How can @MicrosoftTeams help manage them? RT to start a conversation.

What are the risks of employees using personal smartphones for work? Retweet to get the conversation going. How can Secure-IT Pro can help you with your mobile threat defense strategy? @msftsecurity #ThreatProtection

What are the risks of employees using personal smartphones for work? Retweet to get the conversation going. How can Secure-IT Pro can help you with your mobile threat defense strategy? @msftsecurity #ThreatProtection

5 Questions on the Minds of Hybrid Managers

Having a team in which some employees are co-located in an office and others are doing their jobs remotely presents several challenges for managers. Read the blog for insights and answers from Microsoft to those challenges.

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Mobile Threat Defense Best Practices


With threats to mobile devices on the rise, organizations need to turn their attention to mobile security. This video examines best practices to implement to help secure your organizations from threats to mobile devices.