Until passwordless authentication is a more viable option, we must take steps to defend against password spray attacks. Azure Active Directory can help.
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Azure Active Directory Connect (AADC) installation creates a set of permissions that in most cases does not follow the concept of least privilege.
Entra ID Connect Installation with Granular Permissions Read More »
The first domain in an AD forest is unique. There are two groups in this domain that we must be aware of: Enterprise Admins and Schema Admins.
AD Roles: Enterprise Admins and Schema Admins Read More »
The PetitPotam exploit can be used to completely own an environment, with very few prerequisites—but mitigation is within reac
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If organizations don’t properly plan the synchronization solution for their cloud identities, which Microsoft calls Azure AD Connect, users will have poor experiences in the cloud. Because identity is central to security in the cloud, it’s critical to properly plan and implement Azure AD Connect.
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The size and complexity of the organization are critical factors when determining how and where to host FSMO roles.
Where to Host Active Directory FSMO Roles Read More »
When an identity from Active Directory (AD) is synchronized with a cloud-based identity platform such as Azure AD, those identities are classified as being hybrid. When user accounts are terminated in an inconsistent manner, certain aspects of the termination process may fall through the cracks, which can result in security risks for an organization.
4 Essential Practices for Automating the Termination of Hybrid Users Read More »
User attributes are important metadata that should be treated with care. Some organizations do not take user attributes seriously enough, which creates problems when the company tries to automate system access.
4 Best Practices for Hybrid Identity Attributes in Active Directory Read More »
Several high-risk events have recently highlighted the importance of a fully functional and secure Active Directory environment to a company’s business operations.
Benefits of Air-Gapped Active Directory Backups Read More »
Migrating your Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) integrated SaaS applications to Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) provides many benefits. For example, Azure AD B2B lets you give your business partners and customers access to your organization’s applications without creating a user account in AD or Azure AD.
5 Things to Watch for When Migrating SaaS Applications from AD FS to Entra ID Read More »
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