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Entra: Use managed identities as federated credentials to connect to Defender for Endpoint API
In this blog, we will use a user managed identity to retrieve Defender for Endpoint Threat Indicators — all without handling any credentials manually. This setup leverages federated credentials for secure, seamless authentication.
Will Francillette
Jul 14, 20256 min read
MDI: Notes from the Field
In this blog, I have documented issues experienced and resolved during a Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI) deployment
Will Francillette
Mar 25, 20253 min read
Mastering the Graph API: 10 reasons to learn PowerShell in 2025
This new series on the Graph API will take advantage of PowerShell and deep dive in Entra, Defender XDR or Intune.
Will Francillette
Mar 23, 20254 min read
Entra: Securing Teams Phones using Conditional Access - The Device Code Flow Dilemma
This blog relates to difficulties I encountered with CA policies when securing device code flow in a MS Teams Phones environment
Will Francillette
Mar 16, 20255 min read
Entra: Integrate Passkey registration with your Conditional Access Framework
In this blog we will explore the process of registering Passkeys within a robust Conditional Access framework.
Will Francillette
Mar 9, 20254 min read
MDE: Identify and understand EDR conflict with your applications
Identify and understand MDE EDR conflict with your applications
Will Francillette
Mar 27, 20244 min read
Implementing CISA’s Zero Trust Architecture: A Microsoft Approach - Identity: Authentication
Use Microsoft solutions to secure the authentication process as recommended by CISA Zero Trust model.
Will Francillette
Mar 7, 202410 min read
Implementing CISA’s Zero Trust Architecture: A Microsoft Approach - Introduction
Today, I want to start a new series on a topic that has a lot of misconception and have been misused for commercial gain. It's often...
Will Francillette
Feb 2, 20242 min read
Connect to Advanced Hunting API with the Graph SDK PowerShell module
Microsoft Graph Security API simplified connection
Will Francillette
Jan 14, 20243 min read
MDE: Keeping your Antivirus up to date - deep dive
If you have a look at Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architecture (MCRA) and Microsoft Zero Trust implementation guidance, you will...
Will Francillette
Jan 2, 20249 min read
M365DSC: Getting Started Part 3 - Plan, Design and Manage your Microsoft 365 workloads
M365DSC: Getting Started Part 3 - Plan, Design and Manage your Microsoft 365 workloads
Will Francillette
May 31, 20237 min read
M365DSC: Getting Started Part 2: Installation, authentication and export configuration
M365DSC: Getting started - installation, authentication and first export
Will Francillette
Mar 14, 20234 min read
M365DSC: Getting Started Part 1- Desired State Configuration
M365DSC series: getting started - Desired State Configuration introduction
Will Francillette
Feb 26, 20234 min read
Graph SDK: Authentication
It's always been a challenge to connect to the Graph API and manage your token. One of my preferred benefits of the Graph SDK is the...
Will Francillette
Dec 22, 20223 min read
About Me
I am a Microsoft Solutions Architect specialized in Microsoft 365, Entra and Azure security products at Threatscape.
I love learning, blogging and coding. My interests are very diverse and span across architecture, security, cloud engineering, automation, DevOps and PowerShell.
I own as of today 17x (and counting) Microsoft certifications and have worked in IT across multiple and diverse industries for over 15 years.
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