Script to report tenant users

I have created a script that uses the Microsoft Graph to report users for the tenant as shown above. You’ll find it here:

https://github.com/directorcia/Office365/blob/master/graph-users-get.ps1

along with the documentation here:

https://github.com/directorcia/Office365/wiki/Report-Tenant-Users

You will need to have the Microsoft Graph PowerShell module installed and up to date.

The first time you run the script you maybe prompted to login to your tenant and then you may also be asked to provide permissions This script requires:

User.ReadBasic.All,
User.Read.All,
User.ReadWrite.All,
Directory.Read.All,
Directory.ReadWrite.All”

which you may need to consent to the first time.

After the script executes you should see an output as shown above showing the Display name, User Principal Name, whether the account is enabled and the user type.

You can also use the –csv command line option to put the results to a CSV file in the parent directory.

Script to report tenant devices

I have created a script that uses the Microsoft Graph to report devices for the tenant as shown above. You’ll find it here:

https://github.com/directorcia/Office365/blob/master/graph-devices-get.ps1

along with the documentation here:

https://github.com/directorcia/Office365/wiki/Report-tenant-devices

You will need to have the Microsoft Graph PowerShell module installed and up to date.

The first time you run the script you maybe prompted to login to your tenant and then you may also be asked to provide permissions as shown above. This script requires:

Device.Read.All

which you may need to consent to the first time.

After the script executes you should see an output as shown above showing the device, device id, operating system and tenant join type.

You can also use the –csv command line option to put the results to a CSV file in the parent directory.

CIAOPS Summer School 2025 is open for enrolments

In early 2025 I’ll be running a course entitled “Copilot for IT Pros”.

Unlock the full potential of AI in your business with “Copilot for IT Professionals.” This comprehensive course is designed to equip IT professionals with the skills and knowledge to effectively utilize Microsoft 365 Copilot, an advanced AI-powered assistant, in various IT tasks and projects.

Throughout this course, you will:

Understand Copilot’s Capabilities: Gain a deep understanding of how Copilot can assist in coding, troubleshooting, and automating routine tasks.
Integrate Copilot into Workflows: Learn how to seamlessly integrate Copilot into your existing IT workflows to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Practical Applications: Explore real-world scenarios and case studies where Copilot has been successfully implemented in IT environments.
Best Practices: Discover best practices for leveraging Copilot’s features while maintaining security and compliance standards.

By the end of this course, you will be proficient in using Microsoft 365 Copilot to streamline your IT operations, reduce manual workload, and drive innovation within your organization.

Target Audience: This course is ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, developers, and anyone looking to enhance their technical skills with AI-powered tools.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of IT concepts and familiarity with Microsoft 365.

Training will held virtually over three consecutive weeks in January 2025. Each session will be two (2) hours and run from 9am Sydney time.The dates are:

Thursday January 9th 2025

Thursday January 16th 2025

Thursday January 23rd 2025

The sessions will be recorded and other materials from the sessions (checklists, etc) will be available to attendees afterwards.

This event will be conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams.

The aim of this training is to help configure security best practices inside for your Microsoft 365 Copilot environment. You’ll learn what settings you should enable and why you should have these enabled. The sessions will also take you through common examples of configuring these settings and the impact they will have on your users.

The price for this event will be:

Gold Patron = $50 inc GST

Silver Patron = $100 inc GST

Bronze Patron = $150 inc GST

Non Patron = $275 inc GST

You can learn more about the CIAOPS Patron community at www.ciaopspatron.com.

I hope that you’ll join me in January for this event as I believe it provides some much needed training in a very important aspect of managing and securing Microsoft 365 Copilot. If you are serious about AI for Microsoft 365, then you need a plan and this training will aim to give you just that plus some experience to boot!

You can enrol now in this course ready for January using this link:

https://www.ciaopsacademy.com/p/copilot-for-it-pros

As always, if you have any questions about this training please email me on – director@ciaops.com.

I hope to see you there.

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What’s new in Microsoft Entra – November 2024 –

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NESTW0B1nAQ

Explore our latest Microsoft Security training on Microsoft Learn –

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftsecurityandcompliance/explore-our-latest-microsoft-security-training-on-microsoft-learn/4351939

Boost productivity with Copilot in OneDrive –

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7wEqbKDQMg

Explore new Microsoft Entra capabilities at Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit 2024 –

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/12/04/explore-new-microsoft-entra-capabilities-at-gartner-identity-access-management-summit-2024/

Frequent freeloader part I: Secret Blizzard compromising Storm-0156 infrastructure for espionage –

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/12/04/frequent-freeloader-part-i-secret-blizzard-compromising-storm-0156-infrastructure-for-espionage/

Three new ways small and medium-sized businesses can purchase Microsoft 365 Copilot –

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/12/02/three-new-ways-small-and-medium-sized-businesses-can-purchase-microsoft-365-copilot/

Safeguarding AI against ‘jailbreaks’ and other prompt attacks –

https://news.microsoft.com/source/?post_type=features&p=8732

Update on nested app authentication and deprecation of Exchange Online legacy tokens –

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchange/update-on-nested-app-authentication-and-deprecation-of-exchange-online-legacy-to/4351951

Gather and create notes with Copilot in your personal OneNote notebooks directly on the page –

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365insiderblog/gather-and-create-notes-with-copilot-in-your-personal-onenote-notebooks-directly/4294053

After hours

Can A Crow Solve 9 Impossible Puzzles? – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpg3VvoIVfA

Editorial

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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

Script to report tenant licenses

I have created a script that uses the Microsoft Graph to report iicenses for the tenant as shown above. You’ll find it here:

https://github.com/directorcia/Office365/blob/master/graph-licenses-get.ps1

along with the documentation here:

https://github.com/directorcia/Office365/wiki/Report-tenant-licenses

You will need to have the Microsoft Graph PowerShell module installed and up to date.

The first time you run the script you maybe prompted to login to your tenant and then you may also be asked to provide permissions. This script requires:

LicenseAssignment.Read.All

which you may need to consent to the first time.

After the script executs you should see an output as shown above showing the license, the total of licenses available in the tenant and those that are currently assigned.

You can also use the –csv command line option to put the results to a CSV file in the parent directory

CIAOPS Need to Know Microsoft 365 Webinar – December

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Join me for the free monthly CIAOPS Need to Know webinar. Along with all the Microsoft Cloud news we’ll be taking a look at Microsoft Copilot once again.

Shortly after registering you should receive an automated email from Microsoft Teams confirming your registration, including all the event details as well as a calendar invite.

You can register for the regular monthly webinar here:

December Webinar Registrations

(If you are having issues with the above link copy and paste – https://bit.ly/n2k2412

The details are:

CIAOPS Need to Know Webinar – December 2024
Friday 27th of December 2024
11.00am – 12.00am Sydney Time

All sessions are recorded and posted to the CIAOPS Academy.

The CIAOPS Need to Know Webinars are free to attend but if you want to receive the recording of the session you need to sign up as a CIAOPS patron which you can do here:

http://www.ciaopspatron.com

or purchase them individually at:

http://www.ciaopsacademy.com/

Also feel free at any stage to email me directly via director@ciaops.com with your webinar topic suggestions.

I’d also appreciate you sharing information about this webinar with anyone you feel may benefit from the session and I look forward to seeing you there.

Need to Know podcast–Episode 332

A quick overview of teh major news from the recent Microsoft Ignite. So much to get through, but here’s an initial look at what caught my attention and starting for you to also go and get the latest information. More coming over the upcoming weeks, so stay tuned right here!

You can listen directly to this episode at:

https://ciaops.podbean.com/e/episode-332-it-was-a-big-ignite/

Subscribe via iTunes at:

https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/ciaops-need-to-know-podcasts/id406891445?mt=2

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https://open.spotify.com/show/7ejj00cOuw8977GnnE2lPb

Don’t forget to give the show a rating as well as send me any feedback or suggestions you may have for the show.

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Targeting the Cybercrime Supply Chain

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Ignite 2024: Transforming Security with Microsoft Security Copilot

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Loop governance, lifecycle, manageability for IT Admins – Nov 2024

Hotpatch for client comes to Windows 11 Enterprise

Microsoft Ignite 2024: Embracing the future of Windows at work

Windows 365 Link—the first Cloud PC device for Windows 365

Afterhours

World’s First Selfie From Space! (YOU Can Get One Too!)

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Pets at Home unleash an AI revolution with Copilot agents –

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rF_6IEUaaA

How to configure Passkeys in Microsoft Entra ID –

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIZBP7tG5I8

Coles announces new five-year strategic partnership with Microsoft to accelerate efficiency and drive innovation –

https://news.microsoft.com/en-au/features/coles-announces-new-five-year-strategic-partnership-with-microsoft-to-accelerate-efficiency-and-drive-innovation/

Manage Security with Microsoft Security Copilot –

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg_x13VVY10

Scaling creative: How a small business transforms with Microsoft Copilot –

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9-IidVGE0c

Microsoft Entra CBA enhancements –

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/identity/microsoft-entra-cba-enhancements/4286759

Leave no data behind: Using summary rules to store data cost effectively in Microsoft Sentinel –

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftsentinelblog/leave-no-data-behind-using-summary-rules-to-store-data-cost-effectively-in-micro/4296785

Teams Premium enhances scheduling in Microsoft Bookings –

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftteamsblog/teams-premium-enhances-scheduling-in-microsoft-bookings/4292193

Enhance meeting security with Teams Premium’s email verification for external meeting participants –

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftteamsblog/enhance-meeting-security-with-teams-premium%E2%80%99s-email-verification-for-external-me/4292196

After hours

World’s First Selfie From Space! (YOU Can Get One Too!) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KcV1C1Ui5s

Editorial

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