Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) is the cornerstone of secure identity management in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. It delivers comprehensive protection through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access (CA) policies, and Identity Protection (IP). This article provides an in-depth technical perspective suitable for scientific and enterprise-grade IAM implementations. ✅ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) What…
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Mastering Security in Microsoft Entra ID (MFA, Conditional Access, Identity Protection)
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) is the cornerstone of secure identity management in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. It delivers comprehensive protection through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access (CA) policies, and Identity Protection (IP). This article provides an in-depth technical perspective suitable for scientific and enterprise-grade IAM implementations ✅ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) What…
Perfect DLL Hijacking: Complete Loader Lock Bypass with Technical Insights
Disclaimer / Research NoticeThis article is intended solely for educational and research purposes. The techniques and mechanisms described herein are aimed at deepening understanding of Windows internals, software security, and malware detection methods. It is not a guide for unauthorized access, exploitation, or any activity that violates applicable laws or ethical standards. DLL hijacking is…
How to prevent lateral movement to Entra ID when your Active Directory has fallen
Hey Hey, such a long read, but please take a time for review. At the moment, the biggest threat to an Entra ID tenant in the vast majority of environments comes from the connected Active Directory. Attackers are (currently) focusing heavily on on-prem environments, as these are generally much more difficult to protect and are…
Microsoft has fixed two zero-day vulnerabilities
Microsoft has addressed two zero-day security vulnerabilities in Windows that have been used in real-world attacks. Microsoft has fixed two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities as part of the Patch Tuesday release on April 9th, 2024. Although the company did not initially recognize these vulnerabilities as such, they were identified and addressed in the latest update….
Use Azure Bastion to protect Azure virtual machines
Azure Bastion is a managed PaaS service that allows you securely connect to your virtual machines over a TLS connection. This connectivity can be established from the Azure portal or through a native client to the private IP address on the virtual machine. Advantages of using Bastion include: Azure virtual machines don’t need a public IP…