cloud identity

Windows 10’s clock is counting down to end of support, and with it comes a hard choice for privacy‑minded users: pay to keep an aging platform patched, accept newer versions of Windows with tighter cloud hooks, or make a clean break to something else entirely. The argument gaining traction is...

The countdown toward Windows 10’s official end of life has long felt like the slow passing of an era, punctuated by warnings and gnawing uncertainty for millions of users still loyal to the venerable operating system. Yet even as the last months tick away, a new twist in Microsoft’s support...

Microsoft has taken a significant step toward modernizing hybrid identity management with the introduction of the Group Source of Authority (SOA) feature in Entra ID, now available in public preview. This eagerly anticipated capability unlocks a new era of flexibility for IT administrators...

The evolution of phishing campaigns in the cloud era has introduced a new breed of attacks that are increasingly hard to spot, even for seasoned security professionals. Among these, a recent campaign targeting Microsoft 365 logins stands out for its cunning use of Microsoft OAuth applications...

Phishing campaigns have always evolved in tandem with advances in enterprise security, but the latest wave targeting Microsoft OAuth applications represents a stunning leap in both sophistication and effectiveness. This ongoing campaign, first identified in early 2025, exemplifies a new breed of...

Microsoft is heralding a new era for enterprise identity security with the general availability of linkable token identifiers in Entra ID, the latest upgrade to its modern identity platform. This innovation is designed to combat one of the most persistent challenges in cybersecurity: the...

Receiving an email from Microsoft that demands payment to keep an unfamiliar account alive is a scenario that would set off alarm bells for even the most seasoned tech users. The moment a message arrives that combines phrases like "Action required," "make a purchase," and an apparent threat of...

Microsoft account users are once again facing a formidable cybersecurity threat—this time in the form of an aggressive password spraying campaign targeting Entra ID accounts at an unprecedented scale. According to multiple verified industry sources, a threat group known as SneakyStrike, also...

Reliable authentication is the bedrock of digital trust, especially in enterprise environments reliant on Microsoft 365. In recent weeks, organizations across the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and Asia Pacific regions have faced significant disruptions stemming from issues with...

Microsoft’s ongoing mission to unify and fortify identity security across its cloud ecosystem has taken a decisive leap forward with the introduction of new Identity Secure Score recommendations in Microsoft Entra. Announced recently and already generating conversation throughout the Windows and...

When considering modern Windows authentication strategies, organizations often find themselves weighing the relative merits of Windows Hello and Windows Hello for Business. While both solutions originate from Microsoft and strive to supplant traditional passwords with more secure alternatives...

The announcement of cyber threat activity targeting Commvault’s flagship SaaS cloud application, Metallic, marks a pivotal moment for cloud security and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), especially those tasked with safeguarding Microsoft 365 (M365) environments. As the wave of sophisticated...

The unveiling of Microsoft Entra Agent ID at Microsoft Build 2025 marks a pivotal moment in the evolving landscape of digital identity management for AI-powered workplaces. This latest addition to Microsoft’s security portfolio signals a clear response to the growing demand for visibility...

Microsoft is continuing its evolution of cloud-based identity management with the unveiling of OpenID Connect (OIDC) identity provider support for Entra External ID—a move poised to fundamentally reshape the way organizations blend security, scalability, and user experience in authentication...

Identity-based cyberattacks have rapidly emerged as one of the most pressing security challenges facing organizations in 2024 and beyond. As digital transformation accelerates, shifting workforces to remote and hybrid models and driving deeper cloud adoption, the boundaries that once defined...

Understanding Microsoft's Push for Account Recovery: The Next Phase for Windows 11 Security Microsoft's ongoing drive to get users signed in with their Microsoft accounts on Windows 11 is well documented, and with good reason. As the operating system evolves, more of its headline features...

The rapid pace of digital transformation continually reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, and in a noteworthy development, Microsoft and Delinea have partnered to ease the migration path for customers as Microsoft’s Entra Permissions Management approaches its sunset date on October 1, 2025...

This is the news that so many have been waiting for: the new version of Access Control Service finally hit RTW stage! Stuart Kwan, Principal Group Program Manager on the Cloud Identity Platform team and recurrent guest on the IdElement, gives a four-minute introduction to the service and...