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Ewelina Paczkowska (Welka’s World)
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Solution Architect | M365 Security & Compliance User Group Co-organiser | https://www.welkasworld.com/
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📣New blog post: Data Strategy Breakdown Series part 5: Entra ID.
Learn 20 tips to protect your environment and secure your data. Read the full blog post here: www.welkasworld.com/post/data-st... #EntraID #Microsoft365 #CyberSecurity #DataStrategy #InfoSec #ITSecurity
Data Strategy Breakdown Series - Entra ID (5)
In this final installment of the Data Strategy Breakdown series, we dive into Entra ID and why securing your identity is crucial for a strong data strategy. With a focus on practical, real-world recom...
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July 2, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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🚨 I’m speaking at India Cloud Security Summit 2025! 🚨

🗓 12 July | ⏰ 5:30–6:15 PM IST
🎤 Secure your M365 tenant like a boss (admin tips you’ll thank me for)

Real-world, no-fluff advice to harden your Microsoft 365 tenant fast.
#ICSS2025 #Microsoft365 #CloudSecurity #M365Security #CyberSecurity
June 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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🔥 NEW BLOG: Data Strategy Breakdown Series - Defender XDR and Intune (4)
-EDR block mode
-Intune app protection
-BitLocker, ASR, compliance tips + more

🔗 welkasworld.com/post/data-stra…#DefenderXDRD#Intunen#DataStrategyg#CyberSecurityt#M36565
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June 10, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Part 3 of my Data Strategy Breakdown Series is uploaded to my website now - 15 ways to secure modern collaboration in M365.
Public M365 groups? Guest oversharing? Copilot plugins running wild? Here’s how to fix it: www.welkasworld.com/post/data-st...
#SecureCollaboration #M365 #DataSecurity
Data Strategy Breakdown Series - Secure Collaboration (3)
In today’s hybrid work environment, secure collaboration is more crucial than ever. Over-sharing, under-securing, and mismanaging collaboration tools can quickly lead to data breaches and compromised ...
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May 28, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s a good thing it rains most of the year in Ireland.
The recent sunshine has me dangerously happy, permanently outdoors, and getting absolutely NOTHING done.
If we had sun all the time, the economy would collapse. 🌞🇮🇪 #ProductivityVsSun #IrishProblems 🤣
May 19, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Your Microsoft 365 tenant isn’t secure by default. Here’s 15 rapid-fire fixes every org needs 👇
🔐MFA
⛔️Legacy auth
🛑Auto-forwarding
⚠️Impersonation
🛡️Entra Admin lockdown

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#Cybersecurity #Microsoft365 #Entra #SecurityHygiene #M365 #DataSecurity
Data Strategy Breakdown Series - Basic Security Hygiene (2)
A rapid-fire guide to basic security hygiene in Microsoft 365. This no-fluff checklist covers MFA, legacy auth, admin protection, spoofing prevention, and more. Perfect for IT admins who want quick wi...
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May 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Final sweep folks, couple of spaces left.
3pm today BST

REGISTER HERE: app.livestorm.co/threatscape/...

Once registered and you cannot make it, you will be able to avail of the on-demand recording.
@rucam365 @Threatscape @Microsoft
#Webinar #MicrosoftPurview #Compliance #DataSecurity
May 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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📣New blog up! Data Strategy Breakdown (1) - Defence in depth & Zero Trust
-identity is the perimeter
-labels alone won’t save you
-real-life security gaps you might recognise

Read now:
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#Cybersecurity #InfoSec #DataStrategy
Data Strategy Breakdown Series - Defence in depth & Zero Trust (1)
In this first post, we explore how to create a strong data security foundation using defence in depth and Zero Trust strategies. With identity now acting as the new perimeter, it's more critical than ...
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April 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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📣New blog post
Your sensitivity labels won’t stop a data breach if your user’s been phished. Attackers want your data - so start by protecting identity and focus on defence in depth. Here’s how: www.welkasworld.com/post/modern-...
#DataSecurity #DefenceInDepth #Cybersecurity #CyberThreats
Modern data security challenges: defence in depth approach
When we talk about data security, we’re essentially talking about cybersecurity at large - because data is what the bad actors are ultimately after. Whether it's for extortion or financial gain, your ...
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April 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Rolling out Microsoft Purview?
Don’t start with the tech. Start with the people.
Here’s why most projects fail - and how to avoid it.

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#MicrosoftPurview #InfoSec #DataGovernance #DataSecurity
Why Microsoft Purview projects fail before they even begin - and how to stop that from happening
Microsoft Purview isn’t just another tool you switch on and walk away from. It’s a full-on transformation.
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April 9, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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A huge thank you to everyone who attended today’s session at Microsoft HQ, Ireland, on Mastering Purview Data Strategies! It was a pleasure co-presenting with Ru Campbell and engaging with such a great audience. Thank you Threatscape & Microsoft
April 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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🚨New Blog Post about the newest addition to the Microsoft Purview product stack - Data Security Investigations (DSI) - AI-powered security investigations or just another upsell?🤔 Dive in and decide 👇

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#DataSecurityInvestigations #DSI #MicrosoftPurview
Another day, another Purview solution: Data Security Investigations
You know that saying "another day, another dollar"? Pretty sure when the songwriters came up with that, they weren’t talking about handing over your hard-earned cash to big tech. Yet, here we are, wat...
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March 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Nice news for #MicrosoftPurview. New security controls are coming.
✅SASE integration for inline DLP
✅Edge protections to block risky AI prompts
✅Security for unmanaged devices
Read more: www.welkasworld.com/post/seal-th...

#PurviewAnnouncement #MicrosoftNews #Purview #Cybersecurity
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March 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Excited to be speaking alongside @campbell.scot at Microsoft's HQ in Dublin on April 3rd for an in-person session on "Mastering Purview Data Security Strategies" organised by Threatscape in partnership with Microsoft.
Please don't be shy and come and say hi when you're there 😊
March 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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New blog “Common mistakes you may be making with Data Loss Prevention” is out now. Real examples, tips & gotchas. 26mins of light reading 🤣 Enjoy!
#MicrosoftPurview #Purview #DataLossPrevention

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Common mistakes I see people make in Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention
With Microsoft Purview’s "Secure by Default" initiative from the engineering team at Microsoft, creating Data Loss Prevention policies has become simpler and more efficient.However, having the Microso...
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March 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Also, keep an eye out for another post in the series on “Common mistakes you may be making with your Data Loss Prevention”, dropping soon! 😉
March 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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I’ve renamed my “26 Mistakes you may be making with your sensitivity labels” post to “Common mistakes you may be making with your sensitivity labels” as the number of tips could grow over time. Link is still the same.

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Common mistakes you may be making with your sensitivity labels
Disclaimer:This post was previously titled "26 Mistakes You May Be Making with Your Sensitivity Labels" but has been renamed to "Common Mistakes You May Be Making with Your Sensitivity Labels" to alig...
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March 12, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Just published new blog on "Adaptive Protection with Insider Risk Management and Conditional Access".
Link: wix.to/1pSAPJZ
Also recently delivered sessions at 2 user groups, you can find the slide decks here: lnkd.in/eETaJ4UH & lnkd.in/es8jnpFu
Adaptive protection with Insider Risk Management and Conditional Access
IntroductionI often get asked about setting up Adaptive Protection for Insider Risk Management. The process involves Insider Risk Management working in tandem with Conditional Access, both of which re...
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March 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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In the latest episode of 🎙️All Things M365 Compliance Podcast🎙️
✨ @welkasworld.com joined Ryan John Murphy and me to discuss
✨ Mastering Microsoft Purview's Exact Data Match
1️⃣ What is EDM? 🤔
2️⃣ Benefits of using EDM? ✅
3️⃣ How does EDM work? 💡
#MicrosoftPurview #DataSecurity #EDM #Microsoft365
Mastering Microsoft Purview Exact Data Match: All Things M365 Compliance Podcast
What are the benefits of Microsoft Purview's Exact Data Match (EDM)? This question is explored in the latest episode of the All Things M365 Compliance Podcast:
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February 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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🚨 New Blog! 🚨
I wrote a post for @Threatscape on Data Protection in the AI Era, covering:
- why management buy-in matters
- the importance of data security in an AI-driven world
- a breakdown of some Purview’s data protection capabilities
🔗 www.threatscape.com/cyber-securi... #Purview
Data Protection in The AI Era | Threatscape Blog
Data and identity security in the age of AI. From Microsoft Copilot to communication compliance, secure your AI integrations today and maintain your posture.
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February 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Big thanks to @nikkichapple.com & Ryan for having me on the All Things M365 Compliance podcast! Had a great chat about Exact Data Match classifiers.
Watch here: lnkd.in/e7P5uRVN & lnkd.in/e7xJVN3F
Slides: lnkd.in/e4g5mCz8
Part 1 of EDM 3-part series: lnkd.in/eQJDKndC
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February 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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🚀New Blog Post!
Confused about Microsoft Purview permissions? I’ve got you! I put together the ultimate guide- breaking down roles for every Purview product + a free PDF covering all 64 role groups!
#MicrosoftPurview #permissions #RBAC

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Microsoft Purview permission guide
IntroductionMicrosoft Purview is a comprehensive data governance and compliance solution that helps organisations manage sensitive data across various platforms. As the data stored within Microsoft Pu...
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February 13, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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I’ll be delivering “Zero to Hero: Adaptive Protection with Insider Risk Management and Conditional Access” at 8:15 AM (GMT) on February 21st, 2025, during the Workplace Ninja User Group Denmark meeting.
Register now: www.meetup.com/wpninjasdk/e...
February 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Confused about Microsoft Purview licensing? I break down which data protection features are included in Business Basic to M365 E5 - so you know exactly what you’re paying for. Read now: wix.to/qvCnD47 #MicrosoftLicensing #MicrosoftPurview #PurviewLicensing
Microsoft Purview licensing for Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Purview Licensing 101
Understand Microsoft Purview licensing for Microsoft 365, focusing on data protection features like Endpoint DLP, Insider Risk, and OCR.
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February 5, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Looking for recommendations on resources (blogs, videos, books, etc.) on Unified Data Governance (Azure side of Purview), so if anyone has any content worth looking at, let me know ☺️
Cheers! #datagovernance
January 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM