The Cost of Doing Nothing: A Ransomware Backup Story

Once again, I had the chance to present on the topic of ransomware with Redmond Magazine, as this continues to be a hot topic! Quest software’s John O’Boyle and I did what we could to summarize the current state of ransomware in a Microsoft-based environment and provide real-life experiences and advice for dealing with this type of malware. While we had a great turnout, I’m sure some of you missed it, so I invite you to view the offline recording below:

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The Cost of Doing Nothing: A Ransomware Backup Story

Do You Need Built-in or Bolt-on Security for Office 365?

This week I had a chance to meet with Mimecast’s Strategic Technical Consultant and fellow Microsoft MVP J. Peter Bruzzese to discuss the need or possible lack thereof 3rd party add-on solutions to Office 365 in a webcast this week. This is familiar territory to both J. Peter and I so we had no trouble jumping right into a lively discussion!

If you missed it, please see the offline recording here:

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Preventing and Mitigating Ransomware Infections

Today I had a chance to interview the accomplished author and founder of KnowBe4, Stu Sjouwerman on the subject of Ransomware. Stu shared some great insight and real world experiences in dealing with ransomware outbreaks and the realities we’re faced with (e.g. actually paying the ransom).

If you missed it, you can view the recording for free, here:

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https://redmondmag.com/webcasts/2016/11/knowbe4121-preventing-and-mitigating-account-compromises.aspx

Discussing Mobile Application Management On RunAsRadio

Microsoft has made Windows Intune a big focus area this year, and at Baseline Technologies, we’re seeing an uptick in customer interest as well. Microsoft’s MDM tool can now truly protect your organization’s data without the old “all or nothing” approach from years past.

A few weeks back I was invited to discuss this with Richard Campbell at RunAsRadio. If you’re interested in this hot area of technology, why not check out the free show!

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Recent Webcasts

Hiya folks, for those that don’t follow me on Twitter, I wanted to point out a few webcasts I’ve been involved with. Check ’em out!

 

Best Practices for Migrating PSTs and Email Archives to Office 365

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Office 365 Migrations and Beyond – Planning for Potential Risks

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https://redmondmag.com/webcasts/2016/08/mimecast-sept8.aspx

Discussing the “Preferred Architecture” on the Exchange Server Pro Podcast

Last month, I was invited back to the Exchange Server Pro Podcast to discuss the Exchange Server Preferred Architecture with Paul Cunningham, a fellow Microsoft MVP.  During the discussion, we covered the definition of the term as well as how to balance it against the realities of your Exchange Environment.false-true

If you’ve got 30 minutes , check it out!

Podcast Episode 8: The Preferred Architecture with Mike Crowley

Guest Appearance on the Exchange Server Pro Podcast

A few days back, I had an opportunity to chat with Paul Cunningham on his Exchange Server Pro Podcast. Paul is a world-renowned Exchange Server expert and Microsoft MVP, based out of Australia. We discussed ways to protect Exchange from attack, along with other security concepts while responding to the recent news around “OWA Vulnerabilities”.false-true

If you’ve got 30 minutes , check it out!

Podcast Episode 4: Securing Outlook Web App (OWA) and Exchange Server with Mike Crowley

Office 365: Past, Present and Future – a Planet Technologies Webcast

Office 365: Past, Present and Future – a Planet Technologies Webcast

Planet Technologies is hosting a free webcast in which we will be providing some tips, insights and updates on Office 365 and Exchange Online.

If you’re interested in attending, or would like to read the agenda, please see the registration page below.

 

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About Planet Technologies

Planet Technologies, a leading Microsoft partner with multiple gold competencies, is recognized world-wide  as a leading expert in the integration and customization of Microsoft technologies, architecture, security and  management consulting. Planet’s clients include some of the largest public sector and  commercial  organizations  in the world.

Learn more at www.go-planet.com

Microsoft Office 365: A “Tales From The Trenches” Roundtable Webcast

Register for the 7/27/11 Webcast!

The long awaited release of Microsoft Office 365 has arrived. Now what? As nice as it would be to flip a switch and perform your migration, we all know the process is a bit more involved. So, how do you get there from here?

Join Planet and Microsoft experts who’ve been in the trenches participating in thousands of migrations to O365 to date. In this one hour interactive roundtable, they’ll share insights into:

  • Lessons learned from the early Beta adopters regarding the biggest challenges and hurdles to deployment
  • The critical need to address the underlying health of your Active Directory PRIOR to migration, and specific steps for cleaning up your environment
  • Security issues and features
  • Realistic migration timeline expectations
  • A head-to-head analysis of O365 and the competition

There is no cost to participate but space is limited so register today!

REGISTER NOW

 

About Planet Technologies

Planet Technologies is recognized world-wide as a leading expert in the integration and customization of Microsoft technologies, architecture, security and management consulting.  We offer Microsoft based solutions around business intelligence, CRM, collaboration and messaging, cloud services, desktop deployment, SharePoint solutions, unified communications, virtualization and more. Visit us a www.go-planet.com

Talking IRM on RunAS Radio

Recently, I had a chance to chat with Richard Campbell and Greg Hughes on the popular RunAS Radio Show.  The topic was Information Rights Management and how it relates to Exchange Server.  This was also a feature I demonstrated on stage at the Exchange Connections event in Orlando earlier this year.

If you’re not sure what IRM is or does, or if you wish to learn more about it, be sure to tune in on May 4th to listen to show #210!

https://www.runasradio.com/Shows/Show/210