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    Entra Private Access Is Not a Drop-In Always On VPN Replacement

    Microsoft Entra Private Access can reduce the exposure created by Windows Always On VPN, but it is not a drop-in VPN replacement for organizations that have never documented which internal applications their users actually need. The service can publish private resources through Microsoft’s...
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    Create an Always-On VPN: Auto-Connect on Wi‑Fi + Kill Switch with Windows Firewall (Win10/11)

    Create an Always-On VPN: Auto-Connect on Wi‑Fi + Kill Switch with Windows Firewall (Win10/11) Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 25 minutes An “always-on” VPN setup is ideal when you want your PC to automatically protect itself the moment you join Wi‑Fi—and to stop all internet traffic if...
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    Strong Certificate Mappings on Windows DCs: Prepare for Sept 2025 Deadline

    Microsoft will remove support for the StrongCertificateBindingEnforcement registry key on Windows domain controllers on September 10, 2025, forcing a permanent switch to stricter, strong certificate-to-account mappings that will break legacy certificate-based authentication setups unless...
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    Windows 11 24H2: DirectAccess Disruption and Shift to Always On VPN

    In a notable shift, the rollout of Windows 11 version 24H2 has disrupted the functionality of DirectAccess and IP-HTTPS, two technologies critical for secure remote connections. Instead of instilling confidence in these features, it appears Microsoft is strategically steering enterprise users...
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    AlwaysOn VPN Connects, but Unable to Access Local Network Resources

    Hi all, I've been struggling with this issue for a couple weeks now. I recently deployed an AlwaysOn VPNfor a local engineering firm to allow employees to work from home (especially with the pandemic). I followed several tutorials including Microsoft's own. I am able to connect...