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Securing Identities: Microsoft Authenticator Passkey in Microsoft Entra
A device-bound passkey is a FIDO2-based, phishing-resistant authentication credential where the device generates the private key and stores it securely. Microsoft Entra supports the use of a Microsoft Authenticator passkey. During sign-in, no password is transmitted. Instead, the Authenticator responds to a cryptographic challenge. The private key never leaves the device.
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Temporary Access Pass in Microsoft Entra: what it is and how to use it
A Temporary Access Pass (TAP) is a time-limited passcode that can be configured for single or multiple use. The Temporary Access Pass (TAP) allows the user to securely sign in to the Microsoft Cloud within a defined time period to set up additional authentication methods. These secure authentication methods include passwordless methods such as FIDO2 security keys or the Microsoft Authenticator App. The limited time period for access authorisations makes the Temporary Access Pass (TAP) an indispensable tool for security guidelines and compliance requirements.
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Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and FIDO2: Increasing the security of privileged roles
Privileged roles and permissions in Microsoft Entra ID allow you to manage all aspects of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. To make phishing and other attacks more difficult, a secure password for privileged Microsoft Entra roles is no longer enough. Phishing-resistant multi-factor-authentication, such as FIDO2 protocol on a security key in combination with Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM), significantly increases security for the Microsoft Tenant and convenience for the user.
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Microsoft Entra Internet Access: Protect Users with Powerful Web Content Filtering
Microsoft Entra Internet Access is a cloud-delivered solution that secures access to web content. It protects users, devices, and data from internet threats. This solution is part of Microsoft’s Security Service Edge (SSE), which also includes Microsoft Entra Private Access. This solution is based on the core principles of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), which aims to apply the principle of minimal rights, explicit verification and assumption of an attack. Microsoft Entra Internet Access implements adaptive access controls, simplifies network security, and enables a consistent user experience, regardless of location. Microsoft delivers the solution over the Microsoft Wide Area Network, which covers more than 140 countries and 190 network edge…
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Microsoft Entra Private Access: Secure Access to Internal Resources and Cloud Services without VPN
Microsoft Entra Private Access enables identity-based access to private enterprise applications and resources located on premises and in the cloud, without relying on traditional VPN connections. Access control is provided by Microsoft Entra ID, which enforces Zero Trust principles based on contextual signals. As a component of Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access, the service delivers location independent network access. Microsoft Entra ID evaluates identity, device status and applicable policies to determine access. This article describes how to configure Microsoft Entra Private Access, starting with service activation and Quick Access configuration through to the installation of the Global Secure Access client. Validation of the setup is performed using name resolution and…