How to Build a Microsoft Purview Lab Without an Enterprise Budget
A practical guide to creating a low-cost learning environment for sensitivity labels, classification, encryption, and safe testing workflows.
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Detecting suspicious inbox rules with KQL
Walk through a focused email compromise detection lab using Microsoft data sources and hunting logic.
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From GitHub Pages to Custom Domain: A Record vs CNAME
How I connected a free GitHub Pages site to my domain and what I learned about A records, CNAME records, and real-world DNS behavior.
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Learn where KAPE fits, what artifacts to grab first, and how to keep collections focused and useful.
Read post →MailItemsAccessed and inbox rule abuse: a practical starting point
Build a simple but strong detection workflow for common mailbox compromise activity.
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A hands-on cybersecurity learning platform focused on building real-world skills through practical labs—not just theory.
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