The workstation an administrator uses to perform privileged tasks such as managing Active Directory (AD) is a high-value target for a potential adversary. By providing administrators with a clean keyboard, PAWs isolate privileged accounts from the risks of a compromised workstation.
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[PRESENTATION] Securing Privileged Access On-Premises and in the Cloud Privileged identities are foundational to how your organization runs, and even more importantly, they secure your infrastructure. If your privileged identities are compromised or unprotected, chances are you are in for a bad day (or year). Fortunately, there are strategies to protect these identities that make
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[WEBINAR] 10 Quick Identity Wins with Entra ID Whether you currently use Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) Premium or you’re thinking about it, having a foundational understanding is a must. In this recorded session from the Hybrid Identity Protection Conference, Brian Demond from Ravenswood Technology Group discusses 10 easy wins that you can implement
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Strong identity management practices are critical if you want to be able to adequately secure your Microsoft Azure subscriptions. For most organizations, the foundation begins with your on-premises Active Directory (AD) forest. Microsoft offers several add-on features in Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) Premium (AADP) that you can use to further secure access to
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Ensuring that your user identities are protected from modern attack vectors such as phishing schemes and credential leaks should be a critical part of your enterprise security strategy. When attackers gain access to a traditional user account, they can often use this access to elevate to higher privilege and gain greater control of your environment. Although controls such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) are often an effective preventative measure, factoring in
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We’re frequently asked how to enable compliance notifications for devices enrolled in Microsoft Intune. Although this task isn’t difficult, there are numerous ways to easily misconfigure it. The basic requirements are straightforward. You’ll need an Entra (formerly Azure AD) tenant with users that are licensed for Intune (either directly or as part of another license
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Forgotten passwords are a key driver of Help desk calls for many organizations. They are also a major cost factor. Azure Active Directory (AD) Premium includes a Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) solution that is completely hosted in the cloud and accessible from anywhere, including on mobile devices.
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Enabling single sign-on (SSO) for SaaS applications adds convenience for end users, as well as reduces security risks and enables you to better meet compliance requirements. Using Azure Active Directory (AD) Premium to add SSO to your applications can solve these challenges, but there are a few things you need to plan for.
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With the Azure AD Application Proxy, you can provide remote access to web applications and Remote Desktop Services (RDS) farms without opening any inbound holes in your firewall. You also don’t need to re-train your users because the URL they use to access an application doesn’t change.
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Without a license, end users will not be able to use Office 365 services like Exchange Online or OneDrive for Business, so it’s critical that users have the right license(s) assigned to them. Historically, automating the assignment of licenses has required the development of custom PowerShell scripts or purchasing a third-party solution.
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