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The latest Entra Id coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft 365’s New Diagnostic Tool Reveals Hidden Sender Lists
Microsoft 365 continues to strengthen its email security capabilities with the introduction of the Mailbox Safe/Blocked Sender List Diagnostic tool. This powerful feature helps IT administrators and...
Cayosoft's 214% Q4 surge fueled by patented instant AD forest recovery tech
Introduction In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, effective management of identity and access systems is paramount. Cayosoft Inc., a leader in hybrid Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Entra...
Strengthening Microsoft Entra ID Security: 4 Key Strategies for Modern Identity Protection
Introduction In today's cloud-first era, identity management has become as crucial as traditional cybersecurity measures like firewalls and antivirus software. Microsoft Entra ID, formerly known as...
Microsoft Entra ID adds ephemeral pass support for internal guest accounts in zero-trust boost.
Introduction Microsoft Entra ID, formerly known as Azure Active Directory, has introduced a significant enhancement to its authentication toolkit by enabling Temporary Access Passes (TAPs) for...
Microsoft Entra ID Flaw: How UPN Changes Create Security Risks for Organizations
A newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) has raised significant security concerns among IT administrators. The flaw, related to User Principal Name...
Azure Key Vault flaw enables privilege escalation via access policy modifications
Azure Key Vault Security Flaw: Risks Post-Entra ID Compromise Microsoft Azure Key Vault is a foundational cloud security service designed to safeguard cryptographic keys, secrets, and certificates...
Microsoft 365 January 2025 Updates: AI Copilot Enhancements and Next-Gen Security Features
Microsoft has kicked off 2025 with significant updates to Microsoft 365, introducing groundbreaking AI capabilities through Copilot and robust new security features. These January updates represent...
WSL Gets Enterprise Boost: Intune & Entra ID Integration at Ignite 2024
Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has evolved from a developer curiosity to an enterprise-grade tool, with the company announcing significant security and management enhancements at its...
HID physical access cards now serve as MFA for Microsoft Entra ID and 365
In October 2024, HID announced a significant integration with Microsoft Entra ID, enabling employees to utilize their existing physical access cards as a multi-factor authentication (MFA) method for...
HID card tap now unlocks MFA via Microsoft Entra ID in new partnership.
Microsoft has announced a groundbreaking partnership with HID, a global leader in trusted identity solutions, to integrate physical access cards with Microsoft Entra ID for seamless multi-factor...
IGEL Partners with Microsoft to Revolutionize Endpoint Security for Windows Environments
The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a significant development with IGEL's strategic partnership with Microsoft, bringing enhanced endpoint security solutions to Windows ecosystems. This...