Non-human identities (NHIs) outnumber human users 45 to 1, presenting a massive security gap. Learn how non-human identity management secures API keys, tokens, and service accounts against modern enterprise exploits.
The urgency for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) arises not from immediate quantum threats but from the potential for data interception and future decryption, known as harvest now, decrypt later (HNDL). Organizations face retroactive risks as stolen data may remain vulnerable for years. Immediate action is crucial to safeguard sensitive information.
Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) remains a primary target for domain-level attacks. Learn how to secure your enterprise PKI, eliminate critical misconfigurations, and implement robust AD CS hardening to prevent devastating identity compromises.
The Journey to Passwordless in a Hybrid Microsoft Environment (Phase 3, 4 & Beyond) Phase 3: Reducing Password Dependency — Suppressing the Old Habit With [Read More…]
Implementing passwordless authentication in a hybrid Microsoft environment requires a phased approach that begins with extensive preparation and infrastructure assessment. Organizations must inventory systems to distinguish between modern cloud applications and legacy on-premises dependencies while ensuring identity synchronization via Azure AD Connect is functional. Endpoints must meet specific hardware requirements, such as having Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chips, to support features like Windows Hello for Business. Additionally, administrative policies should be established to enable passwordless methods like FIDO2 keys and Microsoft Authenticator prior to broad deployment. This preparation ensures the environment is capable of supporting secure, modern authentication standards before technical implementation begins.
The second phase focuses on deploying specific credentials to replace passwords for device and application access. Windows Hello for Business provides biometric or PIN-based entry for domain-joined devices, utilizing local hardware security for credential storage. For mobile or cross-platform access, the Microsoft Authenticator app allows users to log in via phone approval without entering a password. FIDO2 security keys serve as an alternative physical credential for users who cannot utilize smartphones or biometrics. This phase typically involves running pilot programs to validate configurations and monitoring authentication logs to track the successful transition away from legacy password usage.
