Regaining Control Over Unmanaged GenAI Apps: New Microsoft Purview Enhancements in Edge

Many organizations are growing increasingly concerned about the widespread use of unsanctioned Generative AI (GenAI) tools. These apps, often accessed through unmanaged browsers, pose significant risks to data security and compliance. To help with this, Microsoft is now updating some features in  Microsoft Purview that will enhance policy enforcement for unmanaged cloud apps accessed via the Edge browser.  What’s Changing? Previously, enforcing Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Collection policies required manual creation of Edge configuration policies. These policies were often complex and needed to be scoped correctly to block unsupported browsers or apply protections. With this update, Microsoft automates much of that process: Collection Policies now apply directly within Edge without needing a separate blocking configuration. DLP Policies automatically generate Edge configuration policies that align with the scope of the DLP rules. DLP policies can operate in two mode...

Lync 2013 Backup Demo Video

I have created a video, showing what you could expect from the upcoming Lync 2013 backup script v3.5

The video is about 5 minutes long, and shows a backup of my lab in real time. It has no sound, but the CC will explain what's going on.


The important giveaways from this movie should be:

  • Permissions required to run
  • What will the script backup (and what it won't backup)
  • Where to find the data after completion.
As always, you can find the script right here.