active directory, security, entra 0
Microsoft Entra Connect will enforce new security hardening measures starting March 2026 to prevent SyncJacking, a sophisticated attack technique...
powershell, active directory, AI, AI agents, entra 0
Microsoft released version 1.2.0 of the Microsoft Entra PowerShell module, introducing production-ready support for Agent Identity Blueprints, enhanced application...
encryption, active directory, security 0
Microsoft has initiated a critical security hardening phase for Windows Active Directory domain controllers to address CVE-2026-20833, a Kerberos...
Microsoft Entra ID introduces synced passkeys to simplify multi-factor authentication and reduce the security risks associated with traditional methods...
active directory, security, identity, entra 0
Microsoft is enforcing stricter Content Security Policy (CSP) for Entra ID authentication, blocking unauthorized scripts from executing during sign-in....
authentication, active directory, security, windows 0
IS Decisions’ UserLock is an identity-and-access-management (IAM) tool that adds multi-factor authentication (MFA), contextual access controls, session management, and...
active directory, cloud computing, azure, identity, entra 0
Recent Microsoft Entra and Windows updates introduce multiple changes across authentication, identity management, and access control. The updates include...
password, active directory, security, entra 0
Microsoft Entra External ID now supports SMS-based verification for self-service password reset (SSPR), providing external users an additional recovery...
Microsoft will retire the legacy Windows Internet Name Service after Windows Server 2025, strongly encouraging organizations to transition to...
Windows 11 version 25H2 introduces 42 new Group Policy settings for administrators to manage system behavior, security features, and...
exchange, windows server, active directory, windows, windows server 2025 0
Active Directory domain controllers running Windows Server 2025 with the schema master FSMO role may create duplicate schema attribute...
active directory, security, cloud computing, azure 0
Microsoft Defender for Identity and Microsoft Secure Score work together to strengthen identity security across on-premises Active Directory and...
office, group policy, active directory 0
Microsoft has released significant updates to Administrative Templates (ADMX/ADML files) throughout 2025, introducing new Group Policy options for Windows...
system center, active directory, systems management, configuration manager, windows, intune 0
MPA Tools, created by Veles Software, is an endpoint management and troubleshooting solution for Windows environments that addresses gaps...
encryption, active directory, security, cer 2
In an earlier article, I discussed migrating an Active Directory domain controller to Windows Server 2025. This article explains...
password, windows server, group policy, active directory, security, windows 0
Activating the built-in Administrator account in Windows 11 can be essential for IT administrators in specific scenarios. This comprehensive...
windows server, deployment, active directory, windows server 2025 0
Windows Server 2025 introduces several new features and security improvements for Active Directory, including a new functional level and...
office, group policy, deployment, active directory, windows 0
Microsoft recently updated the administrative templates for the Office suite, introducing a significant number of new settings. Most of...
powershell, active directory, security 0
For security purposes, it may be beneficial to restrict Active Directory account logins to regular working hours. These logon...
group policy, active directory, windows, windows 11 0
Since Group Policy changes remain a cornerstone of centralized Windows system management, admins should know which settings have been...
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