Application Access Control Restrictions via Claims in Azure AD B2C
May 11, 2022
In this post learn how to implement claims-based application access control when Azure AD B2C is federated with another identity provider.
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How to Federate a SAML Application with Azure AD B2C
March 31, 2022
In this blog, I’ll show you how to configure a service provider-initiated SAML application to integrate with Azure AD B2C.
Azure AD Connect Installation Strategies
July 29, 2021
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.
4 Essential Practices for Automating the Termination of Hybrid Users
July 1, 2021
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 Best Practices for Hybrid Identity Attributes in Active Directory
May 19, 2021
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.
Authentication Options for Automated Azure PowerShell Scripts, Part 3: Additional Considerations
April 22, 2021
In Part 3 of this blog series, we discuss some other important considerations when taking this approach to automation.
Authentication Options for Automated Azure PowerShell Scripts, Part 2: Create and Configure an App Registration
April 21, 2021
Part 2 of this blog series gets into the details of how to create and configure an app registration for use with an automated PowerShell script.
Authentication Options for Automated Azure PowerShell Scripts, Part 1: Service Account vs. App Registration
April 20, 2021
Automation is a fundamental requirement for good systems administration, no matter what the platform. Being able to automate tasks ensures consistency and prevents mistakes caused by forgetfulness or by simply mistyping or mis-clicking—aka “fat-finger errors.”
5 Things to Watch for When Migrating SaaS Applications from AD FS to Azure AD
March 3, 2021
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.
