Connecting Non-Azure AD Joined Devices to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD): Adding RDP Properties for Seamless Access In a typical Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) setup, Windows and non-Windows clients need specific configurations to connect successfully if they aren’t Azure AD joined to the same tenant as the AVD virtual machines. For Windows clients that aren’t joined…
Unlock Secure and Effortless Authentication with Microsoft Entra ID Temporary Access Pass (TAP) In my continuous journey of exploring how Microsoft solutions enhance security, I’ve found that Microsoft Entra ID’s Temporary Access Pass (TAP) is a game-changer for simplifying authentication processes. TAP is designed to help users onboard, recover access, or transition to passwordless authentication…
Leave a CommentSecuring Microsoft 365 Admin Portals with Conditional Access Policies If your organization does not have a Microsoft 365 E5 license, leveraging Conditional Access policies to secure access to Microsoft 365 Admin Portals is crucial. By implementing these policies, you can restrict access to these portals to specific pre-determined administrative roles, significantly enhancing the security of…
Comments closedEnhancing Your Security Posture with Entra ID Audit Logs Ensuring the security of your organization’s identity and access management systems is vital. One of the most effective strategies to enhance your security posture is by regularly reviewing and updating your Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) audit logs. These logs offer a detailed record of…
Leave a CommentNew Feature in Microsoft Entra: Step-by-Step Guide to Assigning Roles via Access Packages Microsoft Entra now supports a new public preview feature that allows administrators to assign roles using access packages. This addition is particularly beneficial for organizations that require efficient role management across various resources, such as applications, SharePoint sites, groups, and teams. This…
Leave a CommentSimplifying Microsoft 365 Admin Role Audits with a PowerShell Script In the world of Microsoft 365 administration, knowing who holds what admin roles is key for security. I’ve created a PowerShell script that makes auditing these roles straightforward and efficient. Using Microsoft Graph, the script fetches all admin roles within your Microsoft 365 environment and…
Leave a CommentEffortlessly Retrieve Your Microsoft Tenant ID with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph In the dynamic world of IT and cloud services, the Microsoft Tenant ID plays a pivotal role, especially for administrators and developers working with Microsoft 365 and Azure services. It acts as a unique identifier for your organization’s tenant in Microsoft’s cloud platform, essential…
Leave a CommentEnhancing Security with Microsoft-Managed Conditional Access Policies Microsoft’s introduction of automatically managed Conditional Access policies within Microsoft Entra marks a significant step forward in simplifying and enhancing security measures for organizations of all sizes. This initiative underscores the commitment to not just react to the cyberthreat landscape but to proactively safeguard user access and identity…
Leave a CommentManaging guest user accounts in Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure Active Directory) is a critical aspect of maintaining the security and functionality of your organization’s tenant. Guest accounts often require specific permissions that differ from those of regular users, and sometimes, it becomes necessary to elevate these permissions by changing the account type from Guest to…
Leave a CommentConfigure Terms of Use in Azure Active Directory In this post, we will look at how to configure Azure Active Directory Terms of Use. What are Azure AD Terms of Use: Terms of use in Azure AD is an easy way for organizations to present information to their end users. The information presented ensures that…
Leave a CommentI am a Global Admin but don’t have access to Azure Subscriptions. One of the questions I get frequently is “If you are a Global Administrator, can you grant yourself access to the Azure Subscriptions?” The answer is YES you can and straight forward as well. To get started, navigate to Azure Active Directory and…
Leave a CommentConditional Access Policy Templates In this post, we will look at Conditional Access Policy Templates a feature which is currently still in Public Preview. These templates are designed to provide a more convenient method of deploying new policies based on Microsoft’s recommendations. If you are new to Conditional access policies or simply just want to…
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