In today’s digital world, security is more important than ever. 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.
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Microsoft recently 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.
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.