The shared responsibility model describes how security duties are split between a cloud provider and its customer; in SaaS the provider runs the platform while the customer keeps responsibility for its data, identities, devices and access.
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The shared responsibility model: Microsoft provides security features, but customers ensure compliance and legal standards. · Microsoft 365 Data Sovereignty Beyond…
This episode plays out like a cybercrime thriller, exposing how today’s most dangerous breaches don’t smash doors—they’re invited inside. The investigation opens with a single click on January 12th. A polished phishing email doesn’t steal a password; it…
Most organizations think they’ve solved Microsoft 365 data sovereignty — until they realize they don’t actually control anything. In this episode of M365.FM, we dismantle one of the biggest misconceptions in modern cloud strategy: technical custody is NOT…
This episode dives deep into the foundations of Microsoft 365 security and why locking down your M365 tenant has never mattered more. The conversation opens with a look at what “Microsoft 365 security” truly means today: a constantly evolving mix of policies…
This episode exposes the most significant — and often hidden — cloud security risks in Microsoft 365 and Azure. It cuts through marketing claims with real attack examples, misconfiguration failures, and lessons learned from actual incident response timelines.…
Timeline of episodes about Shared responsibility model
Unlocking the Governance Dividend in Microsoft 365 · Mirko Peters For years, many organizations have looked at compliance and governance as little more than a necessary evil. It is often viewed as a bureaucratic roadblock that slo…
Top OneDrive Myths You Need to Stop Believing · Mirko Peters If you’re using OneDrive, chances are you’ve heard plenty of bold promises about data security, backup, and recovery. But not every claim stands up to r…
Frequently asked questions
How does the shared responsibility model apply to Microsoft 365 data?
Microsoft provides security features, but the organization must ensure data compliance and meet legal standards. You own your data and must protect it, so unclear ownership creates risk even with strong platform security. · From the episode: Microsoft 365 Data Sovereignty Beyond…
What is the shared responsibility model in Microsoft 365?
What does the shared responsibility model mean for cloud security?
It clarifies which security tasks belong to Microsoft and which belong to the customer. Understanding it prevents gaps where each side assumes the other is handling something, such as configuration of storage or access. · From the episode: Hidden Microsoft 365 and Azure Cloud Security…
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