ntlm auditing

Microsoft’s February 2026 security baseline (v2602) for Windows Server 2025 marks a clear step toward a more secure, legacy‑resistant default posture — but it also forces operations teams to confront compatibility and telemetry realities before an enterprise‑wide rollout. Background Security...

Microsoft’s move to flip NTLM off by default in preview builds is the latest signal that the long, gradual retirement of a three‑decade‑old authentication relic is now an operational priority — and it will force IT teams to confront years of technical debt, compatibility traps, and process gaps...