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Documenting client identity architecture

## Overview Single source of truth speeds incidents and audits. ## Diagram elements - IdP (Entra/Okta/ADFS), sync paths, MFA methods, CA policy layer...
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Feb 29, 2024 Read more →

Service account password rotation SOP

## Overview Shared service account passwords become tribal knowledge—rotate with automation and vault checkout. ## Standard - Unique account per serv...
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Feb 28, 2024 Read more →

VPN integration with Entra authentication

## Overview Modern VPN supports SAML/OAuth to Entra—avoid duplicate identity silos. ## Architecture choices - Vendor app in Entra for **SAML SSO**. -...
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Feb 27, 2024 Read more →

Windows Hello for Business pilot checklist

## Overview WHfB replaces passwords with keys/tokens on device—great UX when PKI and Intune ready. ## Preconditions - **Hybrid** or **Key trust** vs...
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Feb 26, 2024 Read more →

Risk-based policies and user impact

## Overview Entra ID Protection risky sign-ins can block or require password change—tune to avoid helpdesk meltdown. ## Policy design Start with **me...
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Feb 25, 2024 Read more →

Admin consent workflow for third-party apps

## Overview Structured consent prevents shadow SaaS while keeping velocity for known vendors. ## Workflow 1. User submits **business justification**...
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Feb 24, 2024 Read more →

Group-based licensing assignment audit

## Overview Dynamic groups + GBL automate licensing but hide drift when rules wrong. ## Audit quarterly 1. Compare **assigned** licenses vs **group m...
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Feb 23, 2024 Read more →

Directory sync errors: duplicate attributes

## Overview Duplicate proxyAddresses or UPNs block object sync—users vanish from cloud groups. ## Detection Sync error reports in **Entra** + event l...
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Feb 22, 2024 Read more →

Hybrid join vs AAD join troubleshooting

## Overview Devices must land in the correct trust state for policies to apply. ## Hybrid join checks - **dsregcmd /status** shows AzureAdJoined + Do...
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Feb 21, 2024 Read more →

Legacy auth blocking: phased approach

## Overview Blocking basic auth reduces credential stuffing—but kills old mail clients if unprepared. ## Phase 0 Inventory **sign-ins using legacy pr...
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Feb 20, 2024 Read more →

OAuth consent policies for tenant hardening

## Overview Malicious apps trick users into consent. Restrict consent to admins or verified publishers. ## Policies - Disable user consent for risky...
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Feb 19, 2024 Read more →

App registration secrets rotation cadence

## Overview Client secrets in app registrations are frequent breach pivots. Automate rotation reminders. ## Standard - **Max 180-day** secret lifetim...
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Feb 18, 2024 Read more →