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The blog shares practical articles to help you plan, deliver, and run modern Microsoft environments with fewer surprises. LW IT Solutions publishes guidance on security, cloud foundations, endpoint management, and modern work so you can make decisions with clearer trade-offs. Expect implementation-focused posts that translate platform features into steps you can use.
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Case Study: Rapid Incident Response and Recovery for a Global Enterprise

March 7, 2026
Summary A global enterprise with infrastructure spanning multiple countries relied on a managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) for its cyber-defence posture. Within that operating model, a senior Microsoft security specialist acted as the final escalation point for complex incidents involving the Microsoft technology stack. Challenge The organisation suffered a ‘ground zero’ cyber-attack that severely impacted business operations across its worldwide...
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Case Study: Security Posture Discovery and SIEM/XDR Log-Source Optimisation

March 7, 2026
Summary As part of a significant security transformation programme, an enterprise client operating in a heavily regulated industry needed to prepare for onboarding to a new Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service. With a complex global infrastructure, the organisation required a clear, evidence-based understanding of its security posture to ensure the successful integration and optimisation of its chosen Microsoft Sentinel...
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Case Study: Microsoft Security Service Onboarding Optimisation for Managed Delivery

March 7, 2026
Summary A security operations provider delivering Microsoft-centric security services needed to scale its client onboarding capabilities. The firm served a diverse portfolio of enterprises, including those in heavily regulated sectors like finance and insurance. Core offerings included managed services for Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and a comprehensive Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution. Challenge The existing client onboarding process was...
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Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever

October 14, 2025
Leadership awareness needs to evolve with the threat landscape. Recent insights from the UK’s Security Minister and NCSC highlight some stark realities: If you’re concerned about your organisation’s cyber resilience, I can help. I have years of experience in cyber security and offer a comprehensive Cyber Security Assessment tailored to your operations – from small teams to enterprise workloads. View this video from Sky...
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Optimising SecOps with Microsoft Sentinel

March 5, 2024
Security operations efficiency is more important than ever. Traditional Security Information and Event Management Systems (SIEMs) aren’t living up to the task. Gaps in information and manual setup and integration make them expensive to maintain and expand, and don’t give you the peace of mind you need.  It’s time to get a modern approach to security with Microsoft Sentinel, a next-generation...
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