The Windows January 2026 security update introduces security hardening that restricts applications from autofilling credentials in Windows authentication dialogs,...
Microsoft announced a comprehensive roadmap to phase out the legacy NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager) authentication protocol in favor...
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Specops Secure Access: Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), and VPN connections in Active Directory
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Specops Secure Access is a multi-factor authentication solution that adds a second authentication layer to Windows logon, Remote Desktop...
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Microsoft Entra ID auto-enables passkey profiles in March 2026
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Starting March 2026, Microsoft Entra ID will introduce passkey profiles and synced passkeys to general availability, enabling group-based authentication...
Microsoft 365 admin center will block accounts without MFA in February
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Microsoft will enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users signing in to the Microsoft 365 admin center starting February...
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Microsoft Entra ID introduces synced passkeys to simplify multi-factor authentication and reduce the security risks associated with traditional methods...
Self-service password reset with SMS in Microsoft Entra External ID
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Microsoft Entra External ID now supports SMS-based verification for self-service password reset (SSPR), providing external users an additional recovery...
Windows 11 password icon missing from lock screen sign-in options
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A known bug in Windows 11 causes the password icon to become invisible or missing from the lock screen...
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Microsoft announced the passkey plugin API for Windows 11 in October 2024, with the feature becoming generally available with...
Reset forgotten ESXi 7.x / 8.x root password – A recovery guide
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If you forget the root password for ESXi, VMware recommends reinstalling ESXi. In smaller environments without automated rollouts and...
How to activate the built-in Administrator account in Windows 11
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Activating the built-in Administrator account in Windows 11 can be essential for IT administrators in specific scenarios. This comprehensive...
Enabling Administrator protection in Windows 11 significantly improves security by addressing critical User Account Control (UAC) weaknesses. Unlike UAC’s...
Entering a PIN is one of the authentication methods available through Microsoft’s Windows Hello. It offers a simplified sign-in...
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Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11’s authentication capabilities by updating the Web Authentication API (WebAuthn) to support third-party passkey providers,...
Protecting Active Directory from compromised passwords with Enzoic 3.5
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For organizations utilizing Active Directory infrastructure, having a tool to identify commonly used or compromised passwords is important both...
Determine effective password policy for AD users with PowerShell
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In addition to the default domain password policy, administrators can assign different password rules to specific users or groups...
Send email notifications about expiring Active Directory passwords with a PowerShell script
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Enforcing a policy for regular password changes is no longer recommended, as it can result in more helpdesk requests...
