group-based authentication

Group-based authentication in Microsoft Entra ID allows organizations to manage passwordless access using passkeys and FIDO2 standards. This approach enhances enterprise security by enabling phishing-resistant authentication for user groups. The recent expansion of passkey support in Microsoft Entra ID, rolling out in late 2025, focuses on simplifying authentication while maintaining strong security controls. Group-based policies can be applied to enforce passwordless methods for specific teams or roles, reducing reliance on traditional passwords. This topic covers how administrators configure group-level authentication policies to balance security and user convenience in hybrid and cloud environments.