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Disabling Basic Auth: Microsoft 365 SMTP Relay for Non-TLS Devices
As of October 1, 2022, basic athentication (legacy authentication) will be disabled for EWS, RPS, POP, IMAP, MAPI, RPC, OAB, SMTP AUTH, and EAS protocols in Exchange Online. The basic authentication is a big security issue, since a user name and password are already sufficient for sign in. After deactivating basic authentication, modern authentication (based on OAuth 2.0) becomes active. Modern authentication requires a second factor (multi-factor authentication).
Installation and Configuration of Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync
Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync is an advanced synchronization solution that enables seamless integration of objects from Active Directory into Microsoft Entra ID. This technology simplifies synchronization by orchestrating the deployment of Active Directory objects within Microsoft Entra ID in the Microsoft Cloud Services. For the on-premises infrastructure, only the installation of a lightweight agent is required, reducing complexity and enhancing efficiency.
Passwordless Sign In with Microsoft Authenticator App
Passwordless sign in with the Microsoft Authenticator App makes sign in to Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud services more secure and convenient for the user. The typing of a password is replaced by a modern method, e.g. the Microsoft Authenticator app. Passwordless sign-in to cloud apps can be achieved using various methods: For a significant increase of identities security, the cost-effective variant with the Microsoft Authenticator App is the best choice.
Backup and Restore Microsoft Authenticator App
The Microsoft Authenticator App is a key component of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. When switching to a new smartphone or in the event of device loss, the question often arises: how can the Microsoft Authenticator App, including all configured accounts, be reliably restored without having to set up each login from scratch?This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to securely back up the Microsoft Authenticator App and seamlessly transfer it to a new device, whether running iOS or Android. This ensures continued access to protected applications without disruption.
Enable Microsoft Entra self-service password reset (SSPR)
Microsoft Entra self-service password reset (SSPR) allows users to change or reset the password on their own. It does not require support from the helpdesk. To allow the user to change or reset the password, the following authentication methods are available for Microsoft Entra self-service password reset (SSPR):