Topic: self-service password reset
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Cut IT Costs with Self-Service Password Resets
Self-service password reset (SSPR) solutions reduce IT support costs and improve security by allowing employees to independently handle login issues, freeing up help desk resources and minimizing productivity losses. Implementing SSPR addresses the financial burden of password resets, which can c...
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Microsoft Entra boosts passkeys and identity security
Microsoft Entra updates include phishing-resistant MFA for Linux, High Scale Compatibility mode for large-scale B2C migrations, system-preferred authentication, and redesigned My Account portal, with rollout finishing by June 2026. Public preview features add domain-less SAML federation, sensitiv...
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Enforce Strong Active Directory Passwords Without Frustrating Users
Effective AD password policies should prioritize length over complexity by encouraging passphrases of at least 15 characters, as recommended by NIST, to improve security and user recall. Organizations must actively block weak and compromised passwords using tools like banned word lists and breach...
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Why Password Changes Fail to Stop Active Directory Breaches
A password reset in Active Directory or hybrid Entra ID environments does not instantly invalidate old credentials across all authentication paths, leaving a window for attackers to exploit. Attackers exploit this gap using techniques like pass-the-hash on cached credentials, active Kerberos tick...
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