Identity Management

Microsoft is about to implement a hardening update for Entra Connect Sync. The company urges all organizations to upgrade to the required minimum version by April 7, 2025. Microsoft released a new version of its Entra Connect Sync solution in October 2024. These updates include a back-end service change aimed at further improving the security…

Navigating Group Policy issues can be challenging in an Active Directory environment, but the gpresult command is a powerful tool for diagnosing and resolving these problems. This article helps you to effectively use gpresult to troubleshoot Group Policy information, ensuring your system configurations are applied correctly and efficiently. Using GPResult for Basic Troubleshooting Let me…

Microsoft is preparing to retire the event alerts feature in its Purview Audit solution. The company announced on the Microsoft 365 Admin Center that this change will take effect in March 2025. Microsoft Purview Audit is an auditing solution designed to support organizations in conducting forensic and compliance investigations. It provides high-bandwidth access to audit…

Group Policy WMI Filtering is a powerful feature that allows administrators to apply Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and Group Policy preferences based on specific attributes of target computers, servers, and users. By leveraging Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) queries, IT professionals can create highly targeted and dynamic GPOs that respond to the unique needs of their…

Security researchers have discovered a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting organizations that rely on Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) for secure access. This attack has already compromised over 150 organizations across critical sectors, including healthcare, education, government, and technology. Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) is a software component that gives users sign-on (SSO) access to systems…

Microsoft has recently rolled out a new update (version 2.4.129.0) of its Entra Connect Sync service. The latest release brings new auditing capabilities, enhancements, as well as bug fixes to improve user experience and boost the overall stability of the system. What is Microsoft Entra Connect Sync? Microsoft Entra Connect Sync enables organizations to synchronize…

Microsoft is about to add a new People administrator role in Microsoft Entra, allowing organizations to securely delegate people-related tasks. This update helps streamline user management while minimizing security risks associated with high-level admin roles. In Microsoft Entra ID, built-in roles offer pre-defined permissions for efficient access control, but they don’t always match common user…

Microsoft has detailed key security recommendations for enterprises in 2025, emphasizing a proactive approach to data protection. The company urges businesses to strengthen their defenses against AI-driven attacks and phishing threats by adopting advanced security measures. “Reactive security isn’t enough to safeguard your environment. Our guidance for 2025 is to always start at the highest…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of new Identity Secure Score recommendations in Microsoft Entra. These recommendations are designed to help administrators strengthen their security posture and provide actionable insights to detect and mitigate security risks within the organization. Microsoft first announced the Entra Identity Secure Score recommendations feature in April 2024. It provides recommendations…

Microsoft is moving forward with the phased retirement of its Azure AD Graph API service, which began in September 2024. The company has confirmed that starting February 1, 2025, existing applications will no longer be able to send requests to the Azure AD Graph API. Azure AD Graph API was a service that allowed developers…

In this guide about Active Directory (AD) security, we’re going to detail five steps that IT admins need to follow to secure Active Directory environments in an organization. There are many best practices you’ll need to be familiar with to ensure Active Directory security, including restricting the use of privileged accounts, monitoring Windows Event Log…

Microsoft Entra ID has introduced support for issuing Temporary Access Passes (TAPs) for internal guest users. These passcodes are time-limited and help onboard and recover accounts without relying on traditional passwords. What is a Temporary Access Pass (TAP)? A Temporary Access Pass (TAP) in Microsoft Entra ID is a time-limited passcode designed to help users…