authentication protocols

  1. WVU Implements Secure Okta Login Transition for Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace

    West Virginia University has recently announced a sweeping change to its digital access protocols: from now on, all Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace services will require an active WVU Login account mediated through the university’s new identity management system, Okta. This transition marks a...
  2. Microsoft’s Cloud Security Overhaul: Embracing Least Privilege for Enhanced Protection

    Cloud security is undergoing a steady transformation as leading platforms face mounting pressure to thwart sophisticated cyber threats. Microsoft’s recent overhaul of high-privilege access within its Microsoft 365 ecosystem marks a watershed moment, signifying an industry-wide pivot to more...
  3. Microsoft Eliminates High-Privilege Access Vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365 Security Enhancement

    Microsoft has recently achieved a significant milestone in bolstering the security of its Microsoft 365 ecosystem by eliminating high-privilege access vulnerabilities. This effort is a key component of the company's comprehensive Secure Future Initiative (SFI), which aims to enhance enterprise...
  4. Microsoft Strengthens Microsoft 365 Security by Eliminating High-Privileged Access

    Microsoft has recently intensified its efforts to bolster the security of its Microsoft 365 ecosystem by systematically eliminating high-privileged access (HPA) across all applications. This initiative is a key component of the company's broader Secure Future Initiative (SFI), which aims to...
  5. Eliminating High-Privilege Access in Microsoft 365: A Guide to Zero Trust Security

    Microsoft 365, a backbone of productivity for millions of organizations worldwide, is under constant threat from an evolving landscape of cybersecurity risks. As enterprises shift more business-critical workloads to the cloud, the challenge of securing user permissions and data across...
  6. CVE-2025-49716: Critical Windows Netlogon Vulnerability & How to Protect Your Infrastructure

    Windows Netlogon has long served as a critical backbone for authentication and secure communications within Active Directory environments. However, recent disclosure of CVE-2025-49716 has cast a spotlight on significant and exploitable weaknesses in how Netlogon processes certain types of...
  7. Microsoft 365 Blocks Legacy Authentication: Key Security Upgrade & How to Prepare

    Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative continues to reshape cloud security practices, and the decision to block legacy authentication protocols by default in Microsoft 365 is the company’s most aggressive move yet to harden enterprise environments against a wave of increasingly sophisticated...
  8. Microsoft’s Bold Strategy to Enhance Security by Phasing Out Legacy Technologies in Windows and Microsoft 365

    Windows, long known for its vast support of legacy technologies and backward compatibility, is poised at a pivotal turning point. Microsoft has initiated sweeping changes intended to bolster the security and reliability of its platforms, namely Windows and Microsoft 365, by phasing out outdated...
  9. Microsoft Phases Out Legacy Authentication in Microsoft 365 by July 2025 for Enhanced Security

    Microsoft is drawing a definitive line under the era of legacy authentication protocols in Microsoft 365, setting the stage for a monumental shift in security posture across its cloud ecosystem. Starting from mid-July 2025, Microsoft will begin enforcing new default settings that block legacy...
  10. Microsoft Phases Out Outdated File Access Methods to Boost Security in 2025

    Microsoft is set to enhance the security framework of its Microsoft 365 suite by phasing out outdated file access methods starting in mid-July 2025. This initiative will disable legacy authentication protocols such as Relying Party Suite (RPS) and FrontPage Remote Procedure Call (FPRPC) across...
  11. Microsoft 365 to Disable Legacy Authentication Protocols for Enhanced Security in 2025

    Here’s a summary of the main points from the Neowin article and Microsoft’s update: What’s Happening? Microsoft 365 will disable legacy authentication protocols (Relying Party Suite [RPS] and FrontPage Remote Procedure Call [FPRPC]) for file access. This affects Microsoft 365 and Office apps...
  12. Understanding and Mitigating CVE-2025-33070: The Critical Windows Netlogon Vulnerability

    The Windows Netlogon service has been a critical component in Microsoft's authentication architecture, facilitating secure communication between clients and domain controllers. However, its history is marred by several significant vulnerabilities that have posed serious security risks to...
  13. Top Microsoft 365 Security Challenges in 2025: Protect Your Organization

    In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, Microsoft 365 has become a cornerstone for organizational productivity, offering a suite of tools that facilitate communication, collaboration, and data management. However, its widespread adoption has also made it a prime target for cyber threats...
  14. Top 5 Cyber Threats to Microsoft 365 and How to Protect Your Organization

    As cyber threats targeting Microsoft 365 continue to evolve, understanding the most pressing vulnerabilities is crucial for organizations aiming to safeguard their digital environments. Recent analyses have identified five primary threats that demand immediate attention: 1. Privilege Escalation...
  15. Unlock the Future: How Windows Passwordless Authentication Enhances Security and Convenience

    For many Windows users, the idea of never having to type a password again may sound both futuristic and slightly unnerving. However, as digital threats evolve and the burden of juggling dozens of complex passwords grows, Microsoft is championing a passwordless future through innovations like...
  16. Understanding Windows RDP Credential Caching: Risks, Implications, and Security Strategies

    The expectation that changing your Microsoft or Azure account password will immediately invalidate previous credentials, cutting off all unauthorized access, is deeply ingrained in modern digital hygiene. However, an in-depth look into Windows’ Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) reveals a peculiarity...
  17. CVE-2025-24054: Critical Windows NTLM Hash Leak Exploited Weeks After Patch

    Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday on March 11, 2025, delivered a broad array of bug fixes across its Windows ecosystem, notably including a vulnerability that had been underestimated in its exploitation potential. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-24054, concerns a critical security gap within the Windows...
  18. March 2025 Patch Tuesday: 50+ Security Fixes & 6 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

    Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday update for March 2025 has once again put security squarely in the spotlight. In this release, Microsoft has rolled out over 50 security patches that include fixes for six dangerous zero-day vulnerabilities already being exploited in the wild. As always, this...
  19. Critical Windows NTLM Vulnerability Exploited in Rapidly Spreading Cyberattacks

    Microsoft's Patch Tuesday on March 11, 2025, introduced crucial security updates, among them a vulnerability labeled CVE-2025-24054 impacting the NTLM authentication protocol. Though Microsoft initially rated this vulnerability as "less likely" to be exploited, reality quickly contradicted that...
  20. Critical Microsoft and Apple Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in March 2025: Protect Your Systems

    Microsoft's March 2025 Patch Tuesday triggered a whirlwind in cybersecurity with revelations of a critical flaw rapidly exploited by attackers, alongside Apple's urgent patching of zero-day vulnerabilities. These developments call attention to the ever-evolving nature of digital security threats...