The value of Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs) is commonly known in the realms of cybersecurity architecture and identity governance, as they help defend your IT environment by reducing the attack surface, enforcing separation of duties, and protecting the crown jewels of your IT infrastructure. But when it comes to justifying the time and budget to […]
Identity lifecycle management (ILM) governs the creation, maintenance, and deactivation of digital identities across an enterprise. It establishes policies and technical controls that answer three fundamental questions: Who should receive an identity? What access should that identity have at any point in time? How will the identity be retired when it is no longer needed?
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Microsoft Entra ID Governance is a powerful identity governance solution that helps organizations manage, monitor, and automate user access across hybrid and cloud environments. As part of the broader Microsoft Entra suite, it delivers advanced access management capabilities tailored to modern identity security needs. Unlike traditional identity management tools, Entra ID Governance extends beyond simple
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Modern applications no longer live in a vacuum. They connect consumers, business customers, and partners through web and mobile interfaces, and that means identity becomes a core feature. In the past, app developers often managed customer identity themselves, keeping tabs on the whole identity stack, including usernames, passwords, password resets, MFA, and compliance controls. It’s
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In enterprise IT, Active Directory (AD) often sits at the heart of identity and access management. It authenticates users, enforces security policies, and helps coordinate the access control backbone of the modern enterprise. In short, it’s one of the most valuable assets in your environment, and one of the most attractive targets for attackers. But
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Microsoft Intune offers various application deployment types—including Microsoft Store apps, line-of-business apps, and Windows (Win32) apps—each with distinct advantages and limitations. Win32 apps often provide the most flexibility via features like dependencies and supersedence, but regardless of the deployment type you choose, following best practices in packaging and scripting will ensure smooth installations and trouble-free
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As I discussed in my previous post on Microsoft Intune Cloud PKI, it’s important to understand how to perform the operational tasks required to keep the PKI functioning in the most secure state possible when setting up a new Intune Cloud PKI. In this blog post we’ll continue our Microsoft Intune Cloud PKI discussion by
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In today’s digitally transforming landscape, organizations are increasingly adopting cloud services to enhance their reach and security posture. However, a significant amount of critical data and legacy systems still reside on-premises. The ability to connect Azure Logic App workflows with these on-premises resources enables a cohesive and powerful automation solution. We will explore how logic
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In today’s data-driven business environment, organizations generate and collect massive amounts of information daily. Without proper management, this data can become a liability rather than an asset. As Microsoft specialists with extensive experience in data governance and infrastructure management, Ravenswood Technology Group has helped numerous organizations implement effective data lifecycle management strategies. This comprehensive guide
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