Information about SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Azure, Mobility and Productivity from the Computer Information Agency
The slides from this month’s webinar are available at:
If you are not a CIAOPS patron you want to view or download a full copy of the video from the session you can do so here:
http://www.ciaopsacademy.com.au/p/need-to-know-webinars
Watch out for next month’s webinar.
I’ve bundled up all my research into different AI services and had Copilot Research generate a report which you can now request via email by filling in this form:
https://forms.office.com/r/tGK2GZPLc1
The report covers my findings from a recent series of blog posts I wrote that culminated with:
https://blog.ciaops.com/2025/09/12/comparing-ai-services-an-objective-analysis/
but the downloadable report brings all The articles nicely together with some additional insights.
I have now upgraded Robert.Agent to use GPT5 deep reasoning as you can see above.
All you need to do is send an email to robert.agent@ciaops365.com with your M365 question in the BODY of the email and you should get a reply to that question in a few minutes. Remember, deep reasoning models take longer to products results.
It is also important to note with Robert.Agent:
1. Each email is treated as a separate conversation. Robert.Agent has no ‘memory’ of any previous email you may have sent. Thus, treat each email you send as a single unique response or session.
2. Robert.Agent has normal Exchange Online security protection. This means, if the email you send looks like spam (i.e. no subject, signature, bad grammar and spelling, etc) then you won’t get a response.
Try the upgraded Robert.Agent out and let me know what you think.
Intune AI Agent: Instant Threat Defense, Invisible Protection –
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft-security-blog/intune-ai-agent-instant-threat-def…
Microsoft Sentinel’s AI-driven UEBA ushers in the next era of behavioral analytics –
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftsentinelblog/microsoft-sentinel%E2%80%99s-ai-driv…
Zero Trust for Software Development Companies: what “good” looks like in practice –
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/marketplace-blog/zero-trust-for-software-development-compa…
Azure mandatory multifactor authentication: Phase 2 starting in October 2025 –
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/azure-mandatory-multifactor-authentication-phase-2-starting-…
Protect Copilot Studio AI Agents in Real Time with Microsoft Defender –
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftthreatprotectionblog/protect-copilot-studio-ai-ag…
After hours
“Focusing is about saying no”- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8eP99neOVs
Editorial
If you found this valuable, the I’d appreciate a ‘like’ or perhaps a donation at https://ko-fi.com/ciaops. This helps me know that people enjoy what I have created and provides resources to allow me to create more content. If you have any feedback or suggestions around this, I’m all ears. You can also find me via email director@ciaops.com and on X (Twitter) at https://www.twitter.com/directorcia.
If you want to be part of a dedicated Microsoft Cloud community with information and interactions daily, then consider becoming a CIAOPS Patron – www.ciaopspatron.com.
Watch out for the next CIA Brief next week
Welcome to the Microsoft Incident Response Ninja Hub –
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftsecurityexperts/welcome-to-the-microsoft-incident…
Listen to an audio recap of your meetings in Teams –
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Microsoft365InsiderBlog/listen-to-an-audio-recap-of-your-m…
Phishing Triage Agent in Defender XDR: Say Goodbye to False Positives and Analyst Fatigue –
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft-security-blog/phishing-triage-agent-in-defender-…
Introducing Surveys Agent, your personal survey expert –
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365insiderblog/introducing-surveys-agent-your-per…
What’s New in AI for Security from Microsoft Entra? –
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft-entra-blog/what%E2%80%99s-new-in-ai-for-security…
Stay focused on your most relevant data with Microsoft 365 Archive –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1-uwTcv5es
Microsoft ranked number one in modern endpoint security market share third year in a row –
Securing and governing the rise of autonomous agents –
Reimagining work: Microsoft’s vision for the future of Desktop as a Service –
How systems integrators are scaling innovation with Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents –
https://partner.microsoft.com/en-US/blog/article/copilot-partner-spotlight-august-2025
Exposing hidden threats across the AI development lifecycle in the cloud –
Updates to Data Security specialization (formerly Information Protection and Governance) –
Microsoft deployment blueprint – Address oversharing concerns for your M365 Copilot deployment –
Staying Ahead of Compliance: Keep Up with Key Insights from our Quarterly Compliance Update –
Microsoft Security Copilot in Intune deep dive – Part 1: Features available in public preview –
After hours
Tron: Ares | Official IMAX® 1.90 Trailer– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8VJ0LSi5gQ
Editorial
If you found this valuable, the I’d appreciate a ‘like’ or perhaps a donation at https://ko-fi.com/ciaops. This helps me know that people enjoy what I have created and provides resources to allow me to create more content. If you have any feedback or suggestions around this, I’m all ears. You can also find me via email director@ciaops.com and on X (Twitter) at https://www.twitter.com/directorcia.
If you want to be part of a dedicated Microsoft Cloud community with information and interactions daily, then consider becoming a CIAOPS Patron – www.ciaopspatron.com.
Watch out for the next CIA Brief next week
Something I have been waiting on for a while with Entra ID Global Secure Access (GSA) has been the availability of the Internet traffic profile on iOS.
When I check the latest version of Defender on my iDevices I found that this has now been enabled, provided better protection and advanced filtering like I have on other devices.
When I also updated my Windows devices I found that there is a nice new admin console available as well.
Microsoft Entra ID Global Secure Access helps small businesses protect their data and simplify IT by combining secure sign-in, app access, and network protection in one solution. It uses a modern “Zero Trust” approach, which means every user and device is verified before getting access, reducing the risk of cyberattacks. Instead of juggling multiple tools or complex VPNs, you get a single, easy-to-manage system that works for office, remote, and mobile workers. It improves employee experience with one login for all apps, supports flexible work without slowing things down, and scales as your business grows—all while saving costs by replacing multiple security products with one integrated service.
In this video, I walk you through exactly how I upgraded my Copilot Studio agent to harness the power of GPT-5! If you’ve been stuck with GPT-4 and want to access the latest AI features, watch as I show you the full process—from navigating the Power Platform Admin Center, creating a new environment with early release features, to switching your agent’s model to GPT-5. I share practical tips, licensing requirements, and everything you need to know to get ahead with cutting-edge AI in Copilot Studio. Don’t miss out on unlocking the future of AI for your projects!
What’s New in Microsoft Intune: August 2025 –
OneNote for Windows 10 support is ending –
Think before you Click(Fix): Analyzing the ClickFix social engineering technique –
Microsoft Sentinel’s New Data Lake: Cut Costs & Boost Threat Detection –
Identify Defender for Endpoint Onboarding Method using PowerShell – Part 2 –
Microsoft Elevate: Putting people first –
https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2025/07/09/elevate/
Introducing new SharePoint Site Header & Footer Enhancements –
Deep Dive: DLP Incidents, Alerts & Events – Part 1 –
Deep Dive: DLP Incidents, Alerts & Events – Part 2 –
After hours
We’re Not Ready for Superintelligence– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KVDDfAkRgc
Editorial
If you found this valuable, the I’d appreciate a ‘like’ or perhaps a donation at https://ko-fi.com/ciaops. This helps me know that people enjoy what I have created and provides resources to allow me to create more content. If you have any feedback or suggestions around this, I’m all ears. You can also find me via email director@ciaops.com and on X (Twitter) at https://www.twitter.com/directorcia.
If you want to be part of a dedicated Microsoft Cloud community with information and interactions daily, then consider becoming a CIAOPS Patron – www.ciaopspatron.com.
Watch out for the next CIA Brief next week
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