Cloud Skills for the Future
Cloud Skills for the Future
Introduction A critical flaw in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) — CVE-2025-55241 — reminds us how fragile cloud identity can be when legacy token flows linger. While Microsoft has already patched the issue, the lessons go far beyond…
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, a sound identity governance strategy is paramount. Central to this strategy is a clear and consistent naming convention for Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) objects—ranging from Security Groups and Conditional Access Policies…
When troubleshooting patching issues or assessing update compliance, finding the right log files is critical. The logs provide insights into agent activities, patch assessments, and update installations. This guide covers the various log locations depending on whether you’re working with…
Introduction Managing access to resources in any organization is crucial for security, compliance, and operational efficiency. Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) provides governance features to help organizations control who has access to what and ensure that access is granted…
Why Do You Need This Script? Organizations register applications in Entra ID to authenticate users and grant access to Microsoft services. However, some apps:🔹 Lose valid secrets or certificates and stop working🔹 Remain unused for long periods but retain permissions🔹…
Why Do You Need This Script? Guest users in Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) are external users invited to collaborate within an organization. However, many guests:🔹 Never accept their invitations🔹 Stop using their accounts after a period of time🔹 Pose…
When it comes to monitoring and managing your Azure resources, Azure Alerts and Action Rules (formerly known as Processing Rules) are two powerful tools in Azure Monitor. While they both play a role in alert management, they serve different purposes and operate at different…
Step 1: Create a Dedicated User Account in Microsoft Entra ID Step 2: Download the Health Agent Setup Step 3: Run PowerShell Script to Install and Register the Health Agent Use the following PowerShell script to silently install and register…
If you’re working with Azure VM extensions like the Azure Monitor Agent and want to ensure your extensions are up-to-date, here’s a quick guide on verifying the current version and updating to the latest. Step 1: Check the Current Version…
In today’s post, I’ll explain how to use the Azure AD or Entra ID Connect Configuration Documenter to compare configurations between two Azure AD Connect servers. This tool is valuable for documenting, troubleshooting, and ensuring configuration consistency in environments that…