How to Create Azure AD Application Registration (Step by Step). Are you looking to use Azure Active Directory for your app’s authentication and authorization? Well, then create a registration for the application in Azure AD. Registering an application in Azure AD utilizes Azure AD’s robust and enterprise grade authorization to enable Single Sign-on for Azure […]
The Importance of Role-Based Access Control in Azure AD. In today’s rapid digital age, it is a must to secure organizational data. One of the key measures to ensure data safety when hosting IT infrastructure in Azure is to adopt Role Based Access Control (RBAC). Limiting employee access to Azure AD resources to only what […]
How to Secure Azure AD Against Cyber Threats. In 2022, Mandiant discovered UNC3944-related malicious behavior focused on Microsoft Azure. According to research conducted by Mandiant, the attacker used the Serial Console on Azure VMs in an attempt to install malicious remote management software. This is just the latest addition to a long list of cyberthreats […]
What is Event ID 4771: Kerberos Pre-Authentication Failed. Event ID 4771 is a common error message that is generated by the Windows security auditing feature. It typically indicates that a user’s Kerberos pre-authentication attempt has failed. In this article, we’ll explore the causes and consequences of this error message and discuss best practices for troubleshooting […]
View Active Directory (AD) Event Logs and What They Track. What are Active Directory event logs and their tracking functionalities? You get insights into AD’s health status by monitoring AD event logs. Moreover, AD event logs help you identify potential security threats before they materialize. To audit AD events, you must first understand the event […]
New-MgGroupMemberByRef – Add Users to Azure AD Group using Powershell. Do you want to simplify the process of adding users to Azure Active Directory Groups in your Azure tenant? Look no further as we introduce New-MgGroupMemberByRef, a powerful yet straightforward command to add users to Azure AD Groups via the Microsoft Graph PowerShell module. This […]
Check Azure AD Audit Logs for User Sign-Ins (Success and Failures). Are you determined to safeguard your Azure Active Directory against any security breach? Well, one of the most critical steps is staying vigilant and monitoring user sign in logs. Fortunately, Microsoft offers various ways to check Azure AD audit logs for user sign-ins, whether […]
How to Use NSLookup Command on Windows (Examples). Nslookup is a command in Windows used for obtaining information about domain names and the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses associated with those domain names. For example, the nslookup command is highly useful in obtaining different types of information using DNS queries, such as mail exchange server information, […]
How to Configure Azure AD Activity Logs for Effective Monitoring. Are you looking to improve the security and compliance of your Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) environment? Enabling and configuring Azure AD activity logs for effective monitoring is one way to achieve this goal. In this article, I walk you through the steps to create […]
Fix – Connect-MsolService Not Recognized (How to Fix). Did you receive the “The term ‘Connect-MsolService’ is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program” error when you run the Connect-MsolService command? There is a simple fix for this error, so please continue with Fix – Connect-MsolService Not Recognized (How […]