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Merill Fernando 💚
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· Nov 8
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🦋 Introducing bluesky.ms 👏 = A crowdsourced database of anyone and everyone in the Microsoft community on Bluesky.
👉 Add yourself and anyone you know today 👈
🫂 All are welcome.
This is my v1, I'll add options to directly follow from the site itself but first 👇
LET'S FILL IT UP! 🙏
👉 Add yourself and anyone you know today 👈
🫂 All are welcome.
This is my v1, I'll add options to directly follow from the site itself but first 👇
LET'S FILL IT UP! 🙏
🔥 Maester 2.0 is LIVE! 🚀
And this one’s big.
💥 Over 1,000,000 Microsoft tenants have now used Maester 🤯.
An insane milestone that shows what happens when open-source meets real enterprise impact. Yes, that's not a typo. Maester has been used in over 1 million tenants.
And this one’s big.
💥 Over 1,000,000 Microsoft tenants have now used Maester 🤯.
An insane milestone that shows what happens when open-source meets real enterprise impact. Yes, that's not a typo. Maester has been used in over 1 million tenants.
February 12, 2026 at 1:57 AM
🔥 Maester 2.0 is LIVE! 🚀
And this one’s big.
💥 Over 1,000,000 Microsoft tenants have now used Maester 🤯.
An insane milestone that shows what happens when open-source meets real enterprise impact. Yes, that's not a typo. Maester has been used in over 1 million tenants.
And this one’s big.
💥 Over 1,000,000 Microsoft tenants have now used Maester 🤯.
An insane milestone that shows what happens when open-source meets real enterprise impact. Yes, that's not a typo. Maester has been used in over 1 million tenants.
Look at that spike! 📈
Entra.Chat just hit an ALL-TIME high! 🤯
I am honestly blown away by the support. A massive thank you to everyone who has tuned in, shared, and supported the show.
Our community is the best in the game 💚💜💙💛
🎙️ Listen here: https://entra.chat
Entra.Chat just hit an ALL-TIME high! 🤯
I am honestly blown away by the support. A massive thank you to everyone who has tuned in, shared, and supported the show.
Our community is the best in the game 💚💜💙💛
🎙️ Listen here: https://entra.chat
February 8, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Look at that spike! 📈
Entra.Chat just hit an ALL-TIME high! 🤯
I am honestly blown away by the support. A massive thank you to everyone who has tuned in, shared, and supported the show.
Our community is the best in the game 💚💜💙💛
🎙️ Listen here: https://entra.chat
Entra.Chat just hit an ALL-TIME high! 🤯
I am honestly blown away by the support. A massive thank you to everyone who has tuned in, shared, and supported the show.
Our community is the best in the game 💚💜💙💛
🎙️ Listen here: https://entra.chat
February 8, 2026 at 8:56 AM
🚨 Microsoft just changed Microsoft 365 governance → permanently
I sat down with Nik Charlebois to unpack Microsoft’s new Tenant Config Mgmt platform
This is a new operating model for Microsoft 365
✅ Tenant snapshots as config
✅ Drift detection
✅ Auto-remediation
https://entra.chat
I sat down with Nik Charlebois to unpack Microsoft’s new Tenant Config Mgmt platform
This is a new operating model for Microsoft 365
✅ Tenant snapshots as config
✅ Drift detection
✅ Auto-remediation
https://entra.chat
February 7, 2026 at 10:31 AM
🚨 Microsoft just changed Microsoft 365 governance → permanently
I sat down with Nik Charlebois to unpack Microsoft’s new Tenant Config Mgmt platform
This is a new operating model for Microsoft 365
✅ Tenant snapshots as config
✅ Drift detection
✅ Auto-remediation
https://entra.chat
I sat down with Nik Charlebois to unpack Microsoft’s new Tenant Config Mgmt platform
This is a new operating model for Microsoft 365
✅ Tenant snapshots as config
✅ Drift detection
✅ Auto-remediation
https://entra.chat
It's 2026. If you are not using an agent to help resolve your product bugs, tickets and issues you are doing it wrong.
February 6, 2026 at 6:22 AM
It's 2026. If you are not using an agent to help resolve your product bugs, tickets and issues you are doing it wrong.
PSA: If your org is using SalesForce with Entra and you are seeing additional prompts from Feb 3 it's most probably due to this👇
TLDR: A Conditional Access policy enforcing MFA for the SalesForce app will send the right claims and resolve SSO issues.
To learn more see: learn.microsoft.com/...
TLDR: A Conditional Access policy enforcing MFA for the SalesForce app will send the right claims and resolve SSO issues.
To learn more see: learn.microsoft.com/...
February 3, 2026 at 4:10 AM
PSA: If your org is using SalesForce with Entra and you are seeing additional prompts from Feb 3 it's most probably due to this👇
TLDR: A Conditional Access policy enforcing MFA for the SalesForce app will send the right claims and resolve SSO issues.
To learn more see: learn.microsoft.com/...
TLDR: A Conditional Access policy enforcing MFA for the SalesForce app will send the right claims and resolve SSO issues.
To learn more see: learn.microsoft.com/...
February 2, 2026 at 12:07 PM
I talked to Eric Woodruff who got 600 employees on 100% phishing-resistant auth in 3 months.
Watch the latest episode of https://entra.chat to learn how they did it.
Watch the latest episode of https://entra.chat to learn how they did it.
January 31, 2026 at 12:48 PM
I talked to Eric Woodruff who got 600 employees on 100% phishing-resistant auth in 3 months.
Watch the latest episode of https://entra.chat to learn how they did it.
Watch the latest episode of https://entra.chat to learn how they did it.
👋 Check out this new Microsoft Entra blog post 👇
Upcoming Conditional Access change: Improved enforcement for policies with resource exclusions
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
Upcoming Conditional Access change: Improved enforcement for policies with resource exclusions
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
Upcoming Conditional Access change: Improved enforcement for policies with resource exclusions
We’re strengthening how Microsoft Entra Conditional Access is enforced for a narrow set of authentication flows to improve your security posture.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:09 PM
👋 Check out this new Microsoft Entra blog post 👇
Upcoming Conditional Access change: Improved enforcement for policies with resource exclusions
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
Upcoming Conditional Access change: Improved enforcement for policies with resource exclusions
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
👋 Check out this new Microsoft Entra blog post 👇
Simplify your identity landscape, reduce risk, and modernize access for any identity
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Simplify your identity landscape, reduce risk, and modernize access for any identity
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
Simplify your identity landscape, reduce risk, and modernize access for any identity | Microsoft Community Hub
A new four‑part webinar series that helps you turn the 2026 identity strategy into actionable steps—with demos, templates, and guidance from Microsoft Entra.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:06 PM
👋 Check out this new Microsoft Entra blog post 👇
Simplify your identity landscape, reduce risk, and modernize access for any identity
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
Simplify your identity landscape, reduce risk, and modernize access for any identity
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
Reposted by Merill Fernando 💚
Beautiful winter morning for nature charging with the furry ladies 🌲❄️🐶🐶
Have a peaceful and a great day. You are awesome! 🧡
Have a peaceful and a great day. You are awesome! 🧡
January 19, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Beautiful winter morning for nature charging with the furry ladies 🌲❄️🐶🐶
Have a peaceful and a great day. You are awesome! 🧡
Have a peaceful and a great day. You are awesome! 🧡
Service principals worked for static apps.
AI agents changed the rules.
🎙️ New Entra Chat episode with Padma Parthasarathy on why Microsoft built Entra Agent Registry + Agent ID
• Agent collections & discovery
• AI agent governance at scale
• Securing the Agent 365 ecosystem
AI agents changed the rules.
🎙️ New Entra Chat episode with Padma Parthasarathy on why Microsoft built Entra Agent Registry + Agent ID
• Agent collections & discovery
• AI agent governance at scale
• Securing the Agent 365 ecosystem
January 16, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Service principals worked for static apps.
AI agents changed the rules.
🎙️ New Entra Chat episode with Padma Parthasarathy on why Microsoft built Entra Agent Registry + Agent ID
• Agent collections & discovery
• AI agent governance at scale
• Securing the Agent 365 ecosystem
AI agents changed the rules.
🎙️ New Entra Chat episode with Padma Parthasarathy on why Microsoft built Entra Agent Registry + Agent ID
• Agent collections & discovery
• AI agent governance at scale
• Securing the Agent 365 ecosystem
Reposted by Merill Fernando 💚
Today at 15:00 CET #YellowHat will start. It's a free live streamed conference around Microsoft Security and we have amazing speakers and topics lined up for you.
Register now to reserve your free spot.
yellowhat.live
#XDR #EDR #Defender #Microsoft #Security
Register now to reserve your free spot.
yellowhat.live
#XDR #EDR #Defender #Microsoft #Security
Yellowhat
Yellowhat is a cutting-edge cybersecurity event dedicated to Microsoft Security Technology, offering advanced deep-dive sessions (level 400+) for seasoned professionals. It brings together experts and...
yellowhat.live
January 13, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Today at 15:00 CET #YellowHat will start. It's a free live streamed conference around Microsoft Security and we have amazing speakers and topics lined up for you.
Register now to reserve your free spot.
yellowhat.live
#XDR #EDR #Defender #Microsoft #Security
Register now to reserve your free spot.
yellowhat.live
#XDR #EDR #Defender #Microsoft #Security
🚨 Global Secure Access ≠ “replace VPN and done.”
I just published a new podcast with Chris Brum where we break down real-world Microsoft GSA deployments 🧵👇
I just published a new podcast with Chris Brum where we break down real-world Microsoft GSA deployments 🧵👇
January 10, 2026 at 5:50 PM
🚨 Global Secure Access ≠ “replace VPN and done.”
I just published a new podcast with Chris Brum where we break down real-world Microsoft GSA deployments 🧵👇
I just published a new podcast with Chris Brum where we break down real-world Microsoft GSA deployments 🧵👇
Nicolas Blank joins https://Entra.Chat to show how the same instincts that make you protect your newborn are the foundation of Zero Trust.
Learn his executive-friendly approach using emotional analogies, practical Microsoft Zero Trust guidance & how to accelerate your journey in 2026.
Learn his executive-friendly approach using emotional analogies, practical Microsoft Zero Trust guidance & how to accelerate your journey in 2026.
January 4, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Nicolas Blank joins https://Entra.Chat to show how the same instincts that make you protect your newborn are the foundation of Zero Trust.
Learn his executive-friendly approach using emotional analogies, practical Microsoft Zero Trust guidance & how to accelerate your journey in 2026.
Learn his executive-friendly approach using emotional analogies, practical Microsoft Zero Trust guidance & how to accelerate your journey in 2026.
Reposted by Merill Fernando 💚
#ConsentFix is a great way for attackers to work around some protective layers but not all. @naunheim.cloud , @cbrhh.bsky.social and I wrote a blog post on detection and mitigations. Hope you find it useful and can adapt it to your environment.
www.glueckkanja.com/de/posts/202...
www.glueckkanja.com/de/posts/202...
January 2, 2026 at 7:52 PM
#ConsentFix is a great way for attackers to work around some protective layers but not all. @naunheim.cloud , @cbrhh.bsky.social and I wrote a blog post on detection and mitigations. Hope you find it useful and can adapt it to your environment.
www.glueckkanja.com/de/posts/202...
www.glueckkanja.com/de/posts/202...
Hot take: Your network and identity teams shouldn't be separate anymore.
The wall between them just fell and nobody noticed.
Keren and Thomas from Microsoft explain why in our latest episode 👇
The wall between them just fell and nobody noticed.
Keren and Thomas from Microsoft explain why in our latest episode 👇
December 28, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Hot take: Your network and identity teams shouldn't be separate anymore.
The wall between them just fell and nobody noticed.
Keren and Thomas from Microsoft explain why in our latest episode 👇
The wall between them just fell and nobody noticed.
Keren and Thomas from Microsoft explain why in our latest episode 👇
Merry Christmas from down under folks!
🇦🇺 🪃 🐨 🦘 🎄 🎅
🇦🇺 🪃 🐨 🦘 🎄 🎅
December 24, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Merry Christmas from down under folks!
🇦🇺 🪃 🐨 🦘 🎄 🎅
🇦🇺 🪃 🐨 🦘 🎄 🎅
I had the attacker’s IP. I had the logs. But I was powerless to stop them. 🤯
This is the "Identity Trap" @LouisMastelinck (Microsoft MVP) revealed on the latest Entra Chat.
Most of us think we’re safe because we have Guest Access policies and MFA turned on.
This is the "Identity Trap" @LouisMastelinck (Microsoft MVP) revealed on the latest Entra Chat.
Most of us think we’re safe because we have Guest Access policies and MFA turned on.
December 20, 2025 at 8:44 AM
I had the attacker’s IP. I had the logs. But I was powerless to stop them. 🤯
This is the "Identity Trap" @LouisMastelinck (Microsoft MVP) revealed on the latest Entra Chat.
Most of us think we’re safe because we have Guest Access policies and MFA turned on.
This is the "Identity Trap" @LouisMastelinck (Microsoft MVP) revealed on the latest Entra Chat.
Most of us think we’re safe because we have Guest Access policies and MFA turned on.
👋 Check out this new Microsoft Entra blog post 👇
Securing the AI era starts with identity
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
Securing the AI era starts with identity
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
Securing the AI era starts with identity
Deep dive into Microsoft’s identity-centric secure web & AI gateway.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
👋 Check out this new Microsoft Entra blog post 👇
Securing the AI era starts with identity
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
Securing the AI era starts with identity
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
👋 Check out this new Microsoft Entra blog post 👇
Surfing the AI Wave: Manage, Govern, and Protect AI Agents with Microsoft Entra Agent ID
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
Surfing the AI Wave: Manage, Govern, and Protect AI Agents with Microsoft Entra Agent ID
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
Surfing the AI Wave: Manage, Govern, and Protect AI Agents with Microsoft Entra Agent ID | Microsoft Community Hub
Learn more about how to get started with the public preview of Microsoft Entra Agent ID, announced at Ignite 2025, and see the farewell message from Alex...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
👋 Check out this new Microsoft Entra blog post 👇
Surfing the AI Wave: Manage, Govern, and Protect AI Agents with Microsoft Entra Agent ID
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
Surfing the AI Wave: Manage, Govern, and Protect AI Agents with Microsoft Entra Agent ID
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
👋 Check out this new Microsoft Entra blog post 👇
Synced passkeys and high assurance account recovery
Synced passkeys and high assurance account recovery
Synced passkeys and high assurance account recovery | Microsoft Community Hub
Microsoft Entra: MFA made easier—faster sign-ins, hassle-free recovery.
buff.ly
December 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
👋 Check out this new Microsoft Entra blog post 👇
Synced passkeys and high assurance account recovery
Synced passkeys and high assurance account recovery
🧵 Just recorded an AMAZING episode on extending Microsoft Entra ID
Jan Bakker is a wizard at automating Entra and making it do new things!
Here are 7 tips from the king of Entra automation: 👇
Jan Bakker is a wizard at automating Entra and making it do new things!
Here are 7 tips from the king of Entra automation: 👇
December 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
🧵 Just recorded an AMAZING episode on extending Microsoft Entra ID
Jan Bakker is a wizard at automating Entra and making it do new things!
Here are 7 tips from the king of Entra automation: 👇
Jan Bakker is a wizard at automating Entra and making it do new things!
Here are 7 tips from the king of Entra automation: 👇
👋 Check out this new Microsoft Entra blog post 👇
What’s new in Microsoft Entra – November 2025
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
What’s new in Microsoft Entra – November 2025
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
What’s new in Microsoft Entra – November 2025
Learn about the latest features and change announcements across Microsoft Entra.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
👋 Check out this new Microsoft Entra blog post 👇
What’s new in Microsoft Entra – November 2025
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
What’s new in Microsoft Entra – November 2025
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...
🤔 Imagine asking your tenant, "Do I have any global admins that don't have phishing resistant authentication?" and getting an instant, accurate answer without writing a single line of code. 🤯
The way we interact with Microsoft Graph is changing forever.
The way we interact with Microsoft Graph is changing forever.
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🤔 Imagine asking your tenant, "Do I have any global admins that don't have phishing resistant authentication?" and getting an instant, accurate answer without writing a single line of code. 🤯
The way we interact with Microsoft Graph is changing forever.
The way we interact with Microsoft Graph is changing forever.