IT Insights by Julian Rouse

Every now and then, my team and I might encounter a security vulnerability that could potentially impact our operations. One such instance was brought to our attention recently, and it underscores the importance of proactive security measures. On Monday evening, senior leadership alerted me to a new security concern: popular Microsoft apps for Mac are at risk of code injection attacks. You can read more about this issue in the  Computer Weekly article . Proactive Detection and Leadership Response As someone who typically stays ahead of security threats, it's not uncommon for me to discover vulnerabilities early. However, this particular issue was flagged by senior leadership, highlighting the critical role of vigilance at all levels. When such concerns arise, my approach involves a few key steps: Asking the Right Questions:  In situations like these, it's essential to ask the right questions to understand the potential impact and urgency. Key questions include: What is the nat...

In the ever-evolving world of IT, automation is a game-changer, particularly when it comes to user management. Recently, I had the opportunity to dive deep into the capabilities of Azure Logic Apps to streamline our onboarding and offboarding processes. This blog post explores how Azure Logic Apps, combined with the latest Microsoft Entra ID actions and M365 license automation, has made these critical tasks more efficient. I’ll also share a sneak peek into an exciting future project focused on zero-touch device deployment. Streamlining Onboarding and Offboarding with Azure Logic Apps Simplifying Onboarding Our onboarding process was ripe for automation. With Azure Logic Apps, we were able to create a seamless experience for new hires. Here’s how we did it: Automated Account Creation:  By integrating Logic Apps with our HR system, we automated the creation of new user accounts in Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure AD). This ensured that new employees were set up quickly and efficiently...