Multi-Factor Authentication
Are you looking for information about Multi-Factor Authentication in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365? In this archive you will find all our posts about Multi-Factor Authentication.
Windows Hello for Business: Enhanced Security with Multi-Factor Unlock
Passwords alone no longer provide sufficient protection against data loss and unauthorized access. This is where Windows Hello for Business comes into play. This modern authentication method from Microsoft enables companies to authenticate their employees more securely using biometric data such as facial recognition or fingerprints, along with additional unlock factors like PIN codes or trusted signals. Furthermore, Windows Hello for Business supports multi-factor unlock, combining several authentication factors to make device access even more secure. This multi-factor unlock offers a significant security advantage by integrating multiple layers of protection, thereby significantly reducing the risk of security breaches.
Kerberos Cloud Trust and Windows Hello for Business: Secure and Seamless Authentication in Hybrid Environments
Kerberos Cloud Trust is a hybrid authentication protocol developed by Microsoft to enable secure and passwordless sign-ins. Kerberos Cloud Trust combines the strengths of Kerberos and Windows Hello for Business to offer a modern, secure, and user-friendly authentication solution. It is particularly useful in hybrid environments where both cloud and on-premises resources are utilized. Users authenticate securely and seamlessly both locally and in the cloud.
Switch from per-user MFA to MFA with Microsoft Entra Conditional Access
Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) per user significantly enhances the security of a Microsoft tenant and is now the standard practice for every administrator. With per-user MFA, a Multi-Factor Authentication is required from the user during each sign-in. However, this can lead to frustration among legitimate users whose workflows are disrupted by frequent MFA prompts. To achieve a better user experience while balancing security and usability, it is recommended to switch to MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) using Microsoft Entra Conditional Access.
Migrate Legacy MFA and SSPR Policies to Authentication Methods in Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft announced that the legacy policies for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) will no longer be supported after September 30, 2025. We need to migrate the legacy MFA and SSPR policies to the authentication methods in Microsoft Entra ID.
Hardening your Identities: Microsoft Authenticator device-bound passkey
A device-bound passkey is an advanced security feature implemented in Microsoft Authenticator. It is a unique security key that is tied to a specific device. When a user logs in to their account, they use this key to verify their identity. Since the key is bound to the device, no one else can access the user’s account, even if they know the password, unless they also have access to the device.