Microsoft Entra Protected Actions safeguard highly sensitive administrative operations in Microsoft Entra by requiring an additional layer of authentication. When a user attempts to perform such an action, they must first meet the defined policies. For example, specific actions can be restricted to devices that are either Microsoft Entra Joined or Microsoft Entra Hybrid Joined, or may require phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication prior to execution.
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Microsoft Entra offers an innovative solution for fast and secure access: sign-in with QR code. This method simplifies the sign-in process while ensuring a high level of security. QR code sign-ins are ideal for employees in industries such as hospitality, production, logistics or healthcare who have to sign in to different devices several times a day.
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.