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sspr security
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SSPR security on WindowsForum.com covers Microsoft Entra ID self-service password reset changes, particularly the upcoming September 7, 2026 requirement that only explicitly registered authentication methods will be accepted for recovery. Discussions highlight the security improvement of closing the gap between directory contact data and actual authentication proof, while also noting the help-desk challenges for tenants that previously relied on existing user object data. The tag focuses on the procedural and security implications of SSPR policy updates, including registration campaigns and the need for users to add trusted methods. Recurring themes include Microsoft Entra ID, authentication method registration, and the balance between security and user support.
Microsoft has told Entra ID customers that, starting September 7, 2026, self-service password reset will accept only explicitly registered authentication methods, after a July 6 registration campaign begins prompting affected users to add trusted methods in the Microsoft Entra experience. The...