Microsoft identity and access management

The distributed nature of the modern workforce requires administrators who are adept at handling Microsoft's identity and access management products to streamline the authentication process and prevent unauthorized access to resources. Get tips to manage identities properly and prevent any security lapses in the enterprise.

February 12, 2019 12 Feb'19
Microsoft zero-day vulnerability closed on Patch Tuesday

Administrators should prioritize patching systems affected by a zero-day vulnerability resolved by the February Patch Tuesday updates.
January 08, 2019 08 Jan'19
Light January Patch Tuesday follows IE out-of-band security update

Administrators should prioritize an out-of-band patch that addresses an Internet Explorer zero-day before tackling the 47 vulnerabilities corrected by the January Patch Tuesday fixes.
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Get started with Azure AD entitlement management automation

Identity governance tasks in Azure Active Directory can be overwhelming, but understanding how to use Microsoft Graph and PowerShell to work with these settings will help. Continue Reading
Microsoft Identity Manager

Microsoft Identity Manager -- also called Microsoft Identity Manager 2016 or MIM -- is an on-premises tool that enables organizations to manage access, users, policies and credentials. Continue Reading
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How to perform Azure AD bulk operations with PowerShell

Microsoft offers multiple ways to manage users and groups in Azure Active Directory. PowerShell is one option, but it requires knowing which module to use to handle coverage gaps. Continue Reading
Microsoft Teams lifecycle management with PowerShell and Graph

A rushed Microsoft Teams deployment could lead to unintended gaps in security and governance. Here's how to use PowerShell and the Microsoft Graph to regain control. Continue Reading
Working with the Microsoft Defender for Identity portal

The security product, formerly Azure Advanced Threat Protection, taps into the cloud to uncover suspicious activity across the on-premises network. Continue Reading

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Why and how to create Azure service principals

Service principals let cloud admins control access to Azure resources. Follow this step-by-step example to get started. Continue Reading
Deploy an information barrier policy for Microsoft Teams

Mistakes happen, but can be costly when they involve compliance. Office 365 information barriers can prevent inadvertent sharing to protect the organization's sensitive data. Continue Reading
Learn to adjust the AdminCount attribute in protected accounts

It's critical to know how to change the settings for protected accounts and groups in Active Directory to avoid serious problems. PowerShell can make quick edits to keep order. Continue Reading

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Securing Active Directory also involves good backup practices

The 'Active Directory Administration Cookbook' covers what admins can do in advance to bring the identity and access management platform back online after an attack. Continue Reading
Techniques to troubleshoot Active Directory issues

Active Directory runs several key operational duties, such as validating access to resources. Keep the system from breaking down with help from these diagnostic methods. Continue Reading
Active Directory replication troubleshooting tips and tools

When replication between domain controllers breaks down, just about everything else will grind to a halt. These utilities can help pinpoint the Active Directory issues. Continue Reading