Tag: Azure AD

Methods for Integrating Azure Active Directory with on-Premise Active Directory

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Methods for Integrating Azure Active Directory with on-Premise Active Directory

In this article, we will learn the methods for Integrating Azure Active Directory with on-Premise Active Directory. Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is a multi-tenant, cloud-based identity and access management service. Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) offers single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication. See the following articles for Azure AD Pass-Through Authentication with on-Premise AD, reasons to…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

Rolling out Multi-factor Authentication – Recommendations

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Rolling out Multi-factor Authentication – Recommendations

In this article, we shall discuss the recommendations for “Rolling out Multi-factor Authentication”. The need to have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) implemented cannot be overemphasized. From leaked and phished accounts etc., there is a super-effective solution for protecting our accounts. Please see Creating IAM Users, Adding MFA and Policies on AWS, MFA on Root Account: Create…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment

Azure Active Directory: Why do I need to deploy Azure AD?

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Azure Active Directory: Why do I need to deploy Azure AD?

Azure Active Directory (AAD) is a Microsoft cloud-based multi-tenant directory and provides identity and access management capabilities in the cloud. It provides MFA to help protect users from 99.9% of cybersecurity attacks. This is the backbone of the Office 365 system, and it can sync with on-premise Active Directory and provide authentication to other cloud-based…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

Integrating on-premise AD with Azure Active Directory and MFA

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Integrating on-premise AD with Azure Active Directory and MFA

This articles describes “What you need to know before integrating on-premise AD with Azure Active Directory and MFA”. Azure Active Directory (AAD) is a Cloud Identity and Access Management solution that provides directory services, application access management, and advanced identity protection. Its single sign-on (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) capability help protect employees from cyberattacks….

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

All you need to know before deploying Windows Hello for Business Key and Certificate Trust

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All you need to know before deploying Windows Hello for Business Key and Certificate Trust

Windows Hello for Business is a modern two-factor authentication that replaces password authentication on devices. This authentication consists of a new type of user credential that is tied to a device and uses a biometric or PIN. This guide will discuss All you need to know before deploying Windows Hello for Business Key and Certificate…

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Windows

Azure CLI commands: How to use Azure Command-line Interface

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Azure CLI commands: How to use Azure Command-line Interface

Azure AD is a service that provides identity and access management capabilities in the cloud. With Pass-through Authentication, users are able to sign in to both on-premises and cloud-based applications using the same credentials. Below are some important Commands to manage Azure resources. Mastering these commands will make administering your tasks on Azure flawless. Please…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

Pass-Through Authentication Authentication and ADFS environment setup on Hyper-V for Hybrid Identity integration

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Pass-Through Authentication Authentication and ADFS environment setup on Hyper-V for Hybrid Identity integration

Microsoft’s identity solutions span on-premises and cloud-based capabilities, creating a single user identity for authentication and authorization to all resources, regardless of location. We call this hybrid identity. In this project, I will be setting up two (2) test Domain Controllers (Dc), Windows 10 PCs for the test, and ADFS Server to ensure users are…

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