Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

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…

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…

What are the benefits of a Hybrid Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID) Join? I hear this question a lot; especially since I’ve published many videos referring to Hybrid Azure AD joins as a bad idea. Synchronizing existing on-premises Active Directory (AD) devices to Entra ID is beneficial, but for new devices, leveraging the security and…

Discover the benefits of using Azure AD B2B in your organization. Learn how it can improve collaboration and streamline access for external partners, and boost your users’ productivity, safely and securely. What is Azure B2B? Microsoft Entra B2B (formerly Azure AD B2B) is a feature/service within the Microsoft Entra ID that allows collaboration between your…

Second only to Generative AI, cybersecurity is top of mind for organizations across the globe. But with Microsoft’s rapid release approach to cloud-based and cloud-enabled security features, how do you make sure you have the basics covered? In this short guide, we’ll walk through the first 4 steps you should consider when implementing or securing…

Microsoft Entra ID users will soon have the option to receive multifactor authentication (MFA) one-time passcodes (OTPs) directly through WhatsApp. This feature will initially be available to commercial customers in India and select other countries. Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory) is a cloud-based identity and access management service that enables organizations…

This article explores how Microsoft Entra’s new token theft protection policy can provide robust protection against token theft. By leveraging a new Conditional Access policy, organizations can safeguard their digital identities and sensitive data from cyberthreats. Securing your IT landscape is increasingly becoming critical. With cyberthreats on the rise, and showing no signs of slowing…

Identity solution provider HID has announced a new integration with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory). This new offering allows organizations to use their physical access cards as an additional multifactor authentication (MFA) method to access Entra ID as well as Microsoft 365 apps and services. Microsoft’s research has found that implementing multifactor authentication…

Microsoft has warned that the threat actors Storm-0501 has shifted its focus to exploiting vulnerabilities in hybrid cloud environments. The company detailed in a security advisory that this group is now leveraging Entra ID credentials to target organizations. Storm 0501 was first discovered in 2021 as a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) affiliate for the Sabbath ransomware operation….

As an IT Pro in the Microsoft online landscape, you’ve certainly been seeing ‘Microsoft Entra ID‘ more often. What is this? Is there a difference between Entra ID vs Azure AD? It’s actually very simple. Read on to find out more! Entra ID vs Azure AD So, what is Microsoft Entra ID? Well, it’s very…

Microsoft Entra ID has released FIDO2 provisioning APIs in public preview, allowing administrators to pre-configure security keys for employees. This update aims to simplify the onboarding process and strengthen defenses against phishing attacks. Microsoft emphasizes the need for businesses to adopt phishing-resistant methods, such as passkeys and certificate-based authentication (CBA), to safeguard users from Adversary-in-the-Middle…

For any modern enterprise that uses Microsoft Entra ID (previously Azure Active Directory) to manage user and service access to cloud resources, it’s hard to escape the term Zero Trust (ZT), which implies that your organization must have a layered approach to security. In this article, you’ll learn about five Microsoft Zero Trust tactics for…