{"id":85682,"date":"2019-02-28T17:12:30","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T17:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/?p=431527"},"modified":"2019-02-28T17:12:30","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T17:12:30","slug":"new-to-microsoft-365-in-february-advancing-security-and-empowering-a-modern-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2019\/02\/28\/new-to-microsoft-365-in-february-advancing-security-and-empowering-a-modern-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"New to Microsoft 365 in February: advancing security and empowering a modern workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"

This month, we released several new capabilities to help you stay ahead of threats, create a more productive workplace, and keep you in the flow of work.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at what\u2019s new in February.<\/p>\n

Stay ahead of threats and collaborate securely<\/h3>\n

New features and services help you better manage a complex threat landscape and communicate and collaborate securely.<\/p>\n

Extend your security team\u2019s capability with Microsoft Threat Experts<\/strong>\u2014Our new managed threat-hunting service<\/a>, called Microsoft Threat Experts, helps you proactively hunt and prioritize threats to get the most out of Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)<\/a>. The service provides access to world-class experts who can help you work through tough investigation challenges with the new Ask a Threat Expert <\/strong>button. Go to your Windows Defender ATP settings to apply for the public preview.<\/p>\n

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Empower healthcare professionals to securely communicate and collaborate<\/strong>\u2014This month, we announced\u00a0<\/strong>new capabilities in Microsoft Teams<\/a>\u00a0that enable secure messaging and collaboration workflows for healthcare organizations. Priority notifications\u00a0enable clinicians to focus on urgent messages to manage patient care. In addition, the\u00a0ability to integrate FHIR-enabled electronic health records (EHR) data with Teams\u00a0enables clinicians\u00a0to securely access patient records, chat with other team members, and even start a video meeting\u2014all\u00a0in one hub for teamwork. These capabilities are now in private preview; visit\u00a0the Microsoft 365\u00a0and health<\/a>\u00a0page and\u00a0partner site<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about how Teams and\u00a0Microsoft 365\u00a0can empower your healthcare teams.<\/p>\n

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Move confidently to the modern desktop and cloud with Desktop App Assure<\/strong> and Microsoft FastTrack<\/strong>\u2014Our new service from Microsoft FastTrack, Desktop App Assure<\/a>, provides app compatibility services for Windows 10 and Office 365 ProPlus. FastTrack also now offers guidance on how to configure Exchange Online Protection, Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection, Office 365 Message Encryption, and Data Loss Prevention policies. These services are now globally available to eligible customers with more than 150 seats at no additional cost. Sign in to Microsoft FastTrack<\/a> and complete a Request for Assistance form to get started.<\/p>\n

Get security alerts for your Microsoft account on your phone<\/strong>\u2014Receive security notifications<\/a> for important events on your personal Microsoft account now via the Microsoft Authenticator app. When you receive a push notification, you can quickly view your account activity and take actions to protect your account if needed. Microsoft Authenticator can also be used to add two-step verification to your account for added security. To get started, download the Microsoft Authenticator<\/a> app and add your personal account.<\/p>\n

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Manage tasks and capture data with ease<\/h3>\n

New features expand capabilities to easily access all your apps and files, capture and convert data, and add context to your tasks.<\/p>\n

Jump into your work quickly with the new Office app for Windows 10<\/b>\u2014The new, free Office app<\/a> provides a simple experience to get started with and get the most out of Office. Anyone who signs in with a work, school, or personal Microsoft Account can use it to quickly access all the apps available to them and their most relevant files and documents. Organizations can also take advantage of the ability to integrate third-party apps, enable users to search for documents and people across the organization, and customize the experience with their own branding. The Office app can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store, requires a current version of Windows 10, and works with any Office 365 subscription, Office 2019, Office 2016, and Office.<\/p>\n

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Add data to Excel directly from a photo<\/strong>\u2014Using the Excel app, you can take a picture of a printed data table<\/a> on your Android device and automatically convert the picture into a fully editable table in Excel. This new image recognition functionality eliminates the need for you to manually enter hardcopy data. This capability is starting to roll out for the Excel Android app with iOS support coming soon.<\/p>\n

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Quickly add photos and files to tasks in <\/strong>Microsoft To-Do<\/strong><\/a>\u2014Attach files and photos to help make tasks more actionable with added context. This highly requested feature is now available on all platforms and syncs across your devices, so you can take your new file-attached tasks on the go.<\/p>\n

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Other updates<\/h3>\n