Identity GovernanceIdentity Protection & RiskMicrosoft Entra ID

Secure guest access in Azure AD (Microsoft Entra id)

March 3, 2026
How to collaborate without creating a shadow tenant Guest access in Azure AD (now Microsoft Entra ID) is one of those features that looks simple on the surface: invite someone, they show up in your directory, and they can access Teams, SharePoint, and apps. The security reality is harsher. A guest is an identity you don’t fully control, operating inside a tenant boundary you do control. That…
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Authentication MethodsIdentity Protection & RiskMicrosoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

How to manage devices in azure ad and intune

March 1, 2026
The identity-to-control pipeline that actually matters If you have ever stared at a “compliant” device that still cannot access Microsoft 365, or an “azure ad joined” laptop that refuses to enroll into intune, you have already learned the uncomfortable truth: device management in microsoft entra id (formerly azure ad) and microsoft intune is not a single feature. It is a pipeline. At a…
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Identity GovernanceIdentity Protection & RiskMicrosoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Auditing azure ad app permissions

March 1, 2026
How to see what apps can really do in your tenant If you’ve ever opened microsoft entra id (azure ad) and clicked through enterprise applications → permissions, you’ve seen the comforting illusion of control: a list of “api permissions” that looks finite, reviewable, and mostly harmless. In real incidents, that list is rarely the whole story. The permissions you see (requested…
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Identity GovernanceIdentity Protection & RiskMicrosoft Entra ID

Using access reviews to reduce privilege creep

March 1, 2026
Privilege creep is what happens when access accumulates faster than it is removed. A contractor is added to a “temporary” admin group. A developer gets an exception role “just for this sprint.” A helpdesk tech inherits access from a past incident. Months later, nobody remembers why those permissions still exist. In security terms, this is not a “bad admin” problem. It is a systems…
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Identity GovernanceIdentity Protection & RiskMicrosoft Entra ID

Understanding Microsoft Entra Verified ID for real-world identity engineering

February 20, 2026
Picture a familiar Windows/AD problem, just wearing 2026 clothes. You hire a contractor in a different country. They need access to a handful of internal apps, maybe a helpdesk portal, maybe a privileged request workflow. You don’t want to create a full AD account yet. You don’t want a permanent Entra B2B guest either. HR wants “proof of employment” and “proof of training completion.”…
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Identity Protection & RiskMicrosoft Entra ID

Delegating OU permissions with minimal risk: the expert’s comparison guide

September 29, 2025
Short definition: Active Directory OU delegation is granting scoped, task-specific permissions on Organizational Units (OUs) to security groups—without domain-wide admin rights—so teams can safely manage only what they must. Why OU delegation matters now Modern AD estates are bigger, more hybrid, and more frequently touched by non-admins than ever. Help desks need to reset passwords…
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Identity Protection & RiskMicrosoft Entra ID

Risk-based lockout policy tuning

September 17, 2025
Risk-based lockout policy tuning: Cloud vs on-prem comparisons, deep mechanics, and technical implementation Risk-based lockout policy tuning is the practice of adjusting lockout behavior based on the assessed risk of an authentication attempt, rather than relying on a fixed “X failed passwords = lockout” rule. The goal is simple: slow attackers down hard while keeping…
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Identity Protection & RiskMicrosoft Entra ID

How to use AIP scanner to discover sensitive data

June 6, 2024
Sensitive data, such as personally identifiable information (PII) and financial records, must be protected according to compliance requirements. It is crucial to maintain data privacy to build and retain trust with stakeholders. A company’s competitive advantage depends on intellectual property protection, while data sovereignty ensures compliance with local storage laws. Moreover, security…
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Identity Protection & RiskMicrosoft Entra ID

How to install Microsoft Defender for Identity sensors

June 5, 2024
Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI) is a cloud-based security solution designed to shield organizations from advanced threats targeting Active Directory (AD) environments. The MDI sensor, a lightweight agent deployed on domain controllers, monitors user and device activity within your AD infrastructure. This blog explores the installation process for the MDI sensor, highlighting its purpose…
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