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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When Microsoft's monthly security updates promise stronger defenses, IT professionals and organizations worldwide often breathe a sigh of relief. Yet, as the April 2025 security updates reached Windows Server platforms, a ripple of concern spread through enterprise environments. The update...
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The recent rollout of Microsoft’s April 2025 security updates has cast a distinct shadow over the Windows Server domain controller landscape, triggering significant authentication issues that ripple throughout enterprise environments worldwide. As organizations increasingly rely on robust...
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With all the cybersecurity risks creeping in today's digital landscape, Microsoft is making moves to tighten authentication security in domain controller setups. If you're in the world of Active Directory and Windows Server, get ready because Full Enforcement mode related to certificate-based...