Seven Windows authentication paths bypass MFA protections, enabling credential attacks through AD, NTLM, Kerberos, RDP, SMB, and service accounts.

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the commercial release ("general availability") of system-preferred multifactor authentication (MFA). System-preferred MFA will suggest using the most secure ...

We're at a crossroads where authentication protocols and mechanisms need a complete refresh to combat the security breaches involving the exploitation of vulnerabilities, social engineering attacks ...

Why Passwords Are Still a Developer's Problem in 2026. The case against password-based authentication is well-established in the IAM community, but the practical implications for ...

In a bid to protect organizations and users from security threats, Microsoft is rolling out system-preferred multifactor authentication. This new system will pick the best authentication method for a ...

Learn about passwordless authentication, and explore the different types, benefits and limitations to help you decide which solution to choose. Passwordless authentication is a more secure method of ...

For more than 10 years, SHA-1 authentication was used to protect intellectual property (IP) from counterfeiting and illegal copying. But now, as information processing has advanced, engineers want an ...