Windows Hello for Business pilot checklist

Published Feb 26, 2024 • Updated May 1, 2026

Overview

WHfB replaces passwords with keys/tokens on device—great UX when PKI and Intune ready.

Preconditions

  • Hybrid or Key trust vs cloud trust decided per environment.
  • TPM 2.0 health good; MFDA prerequisites met.

Pilot group

20 users across roles; include field staff with docking stations.

Success metrics

Enrollment time, lockout rate, helpdesk tickets, bypass availability.

Rollback plan

Temporary password sign-in path documented for broken TPM devices.

Related Articles

EDR deployment checklist for new workstations

## Overview Use this runbook when onboarding a new Windows workstation or re-imaging a device that...

security-endpoint-protection msp +1

Handling Defender for Business false positives

## Overview False positives waste analyst time and train users to ignore alerts. This article stand...

security-endpoint-protection msp +1

Application allowlisting with Windows Defender ASR rules

## Overview Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules reduce exploit surface by constraining Office macr...

security-endpoint-protection msp +1