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Prepare for Microsoft changes that could affect you
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Prepare for Microsoft changes that could affect you
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Major Microsoft changes often require more than installing an update. Use these resources to understand upcoming deadlines, address changes already in enforcement, and identify dependencies before they cause security or operational issues.
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How to Plan Your Move Away from SMS and Voice MFA
Retirement Date: February 1, 2027
Microsoft is moving away from SMS and voice-based authentication. Learn what is changing, how to identify affected users, and what steps to consider as you plan for the 2027 retirement milestone.
Microsoft’s Path from Entra Connect Sync to Entra Cloud Sync
Microsoft is moving toward Entra Cloud Sync as its strategic direction for hybrid identity synchronization. Learn what is changing and what to consider as you evaluate your next steps.
[ADDRESS NOW]
Changes already in effect, enforced, or actively causing issues.
Kerberos RC4 Enforcement: What It Means and What to Do Next
Enforcement Began: July 2026
Microsoft has completed the move away from Kerberos RC4 encryption defaults. Learn how to identify common post-enforcement issues and what steps to consider as you address remaining RC4 dependencies.
Supporting Resources for Kerberos RC4
These resources were published throughout Microsoft’s rollout of these changes and may provide additional context, planning considerations, and technical detail.
Kerberos RC4 Readiness Checklist and Common Dependency Gaps
Explore common RC4 dependencies, readiness considerations, and areas you should review as you evaluate the impact of Microsoft’s enforcement changes.
Kerberos RC4 Retirement: Technical Background and Transition Steps
Learn more about Microsoft’s phased retirement of Kerberos RC4 encryption and the technical considerations involved in the transition to AES.
[PREPARE NOW]
Upcoming changes with enough lead time that organizations should begin preparing before the transition or deadline.
How to Plan Your Move Away from SMS and Voice MFA
Retirement Date: February 1, 2027
Microsoft is Retiring SMS and Voice Authentication: What to Know
[VERIFY & REMEDIATE]
Changes that require organizations to confirm their current state, identify gaps, and remediate affected systems.
Secure Boot Certificate Expiration: What Changed and How to Update Your Devices
Microsoft’s Secure Boot certificate updates are designed to help maintain protection against future boot-level threats. Learn what is changing, who may be affected, and how to prepare your devices.
Companion Guide: Secure Boot Certificate Update: Key Actions for Your Device Estate
Explore key considerations for identifying affected devices, validating update status, and planning certificate remediation activities across your environment.
[ASSESS BEFORE RENEWAL]
Changes tied to certificate renewals, lifecycle events, or infrastructure dependencies that should be evaluated before the next renewal or reissuance.
Getting Ahead of the Client Authentication EKU Sunset in TLS Certificates
Industry changes are reshaping how public TLS certificates are used. Learn what is changing, where compatibility issues may arise, and what to consider before your next certificate renewal.
[EVALUATE & PLAN]
Strategic Microsoft platform transitions that require readiness assessment, architecture decisions, or migration planning rather than immediate migration.
Microsoft’s Path from Entra Connect Sync to Entra Cloud Sync
Microsoft is moving toward Entra Cloud Sync as its strategic direction for hybrid identity synchronization. Learn what is changing and what to consider as you evaluate your next steps.
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