Even though Microsoft’s Identity focus moves towards the cloud, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022 still receive updates to improve the experiences and security of Microsoft’s on-premises powerhouses. Additionally, as Windows serves as the unified endpoint in most organizations to access cloud functionality, identity-related improvements in these client operating systems also … Continue reading "On-premises Identity-related updates and fixes for September 2024"
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KnowledgeBase: Windows Hello for Business satisfies Smartcard is required for interactive logon requirements
One of the main strategies for securing privileged accounts in Active Directory Domain Services seems to enable the Smartcard is required for interactive logon option on members of the Domain Admins security group. Typically, that required deploying (virtual) smartcards, but there is a far easier way that is currently being wildly adopted: Windows Hello for … Continue reading "KnowledgeBase: Windows Hello for Business satisfies Smartcard is required for interactive logon requirements"
Preparing Active Directory for Windows 10 version 21H1
Microsoft has released a new version of Windows 10, dubbed version 21H1. This version brings new functionality that many organizations are eager to utilize. In many organizations, Windows-based devices are joined to Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), so devices can be managed centrally and end-users can sign-in on any domain-joined device of their liking. … Continue reading "Preparing Active Directory for Windows 10 version 21H1"
Windows 10, version 21H1 build 19043 introduces Ten new Group Policy settings
On May 18th, 2021, Microsoft released Windows 10, version 21H1 build 19043. This Windows version introduces ten new Group Policy settings. New Group Policy Settings Windows 10, version 21H1, build 19043 introduces the following new Group Policy settings: Enable news and interests on the taskbar This computer Group Policy setting specifies whether news and interests … Continue reading "Windows 10, version 21H1 build 19043 introduces Ten new Group Policy settings"
Identity-related features in Windows 10 version 21H1 build 19043
On May 18, 2021, Microsoft released Windows 10 version 21H1. Windows 10, version 21H1 is available to people with devices running Windows 10, versions 2004 and higher who manually Check for updates via Windows Update. It is also available as a 5.3 GB *.iso file to MSDN subscribers. In previous years, the *04 releases (now … Continue reading "Identity-related features in Windows 10 version 21H1 build 19043"
The May Cumulative update fixes several Azure AD Join issues on Windows 10
Just like every month, Microsoft released cumulative quality updates to its supported Operating Systems in June 2021. This month’s updates, however, show a particular focus on several fixes for Azure AD-joined and Hybrid Azure AD-joined Windows 10 devices running Windows 10 version 1809 and beyond. Let’s take a look: Note: Windows 10 version 1809 has … Continue reading "The May Cumulative update fixes several Azure AD Join issues on Windows 10"
Azure AD Web Sign-in Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2021-27092, Important)
Today, for its April 2021 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released an important security update for the Azure AD web sign-in feature in Windows and Windows Server. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-27092 and rated with CVSSv3.0 scores of 6.8/5.9. About Azure AD Web Sign-in Web Sign-in is a new way of signing into a Windows system. … Continue reading "Azure AD Web Sign-in Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2021-27092, Important)"
PFX Encryption Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2021-1731, Important)
Today, for its February 2021 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released an important security update for certificates in Windows and Windows Server. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-1731 and rated with CVSSv3.0 scores of 5.5/4.8. When glancing over the vulnerability, it might not be a particularly important vulnerability, but its implications are wide and deep; This PFX … Continue reading "PFX Encryption Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2021-1731, Important)"
Windows Lock Screen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability (Important, CVE-2020-17099, CVSSv3 6.8/5.9)
Yesterday, for its December 2020 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released an important security update addressing a Windows Lock Screen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability . About the vulnerability An authenticated user has signed into a device and locks his or her active session. An attacker with physical access could then perform actions that would allow them … Continue reading "Windows Lock Screen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability (Important, CVE-2020-17099, CVSSv3 6.8/5.9)"
KnowledgeBase: LSASS on Windows 10 version 20H2 crashes and reboots unexpectedly on systems with renamed built-in administrator or guest accounts
On October 20th, 2020, Microsoft released Windows 10, version 20H2 build 19042 to Visual Studio Subscribers and organizations with access to the Software Download Center and the Volume Licensing Service Center. This version is also known as Windows 10 ‘October 2020 Update’. Last week, Microsoft acknowledged an issue causing forced restarts on devices running Windows … Continue reading "KnowledgeBase: LSASS on Windows 10 version 20H2 crashes and reboots unexpectedly on systems with renamed built-in administrator or guest accounts"