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The relying party suite (RPS) is a legacy authentication protocol that Microsoft is phasing out from Microsoft 365 services like SharePoint, OneDrive, and Office applications starting mid-2025. This change aims to boost security by disabling outdated methods vulnerable to phishing and brute-force attacks. The tag covers discussions about the deprecation timeline, impact on older tools, and the shift to modern authentication in Windows and enterprise IT environments.
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    Microsoft Phases Out Outdated File Access Methods to Boost Security in 2025

    Microsoft is set to enhance the security framework of its Microsoft 365 suite by phasing out outdated file access methods starting in mid-July 2025.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...
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