Lukas BeranThis article is primarily targeted at Czech state institutions and is based on recommendations of the Czech authority. However,...
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Protection of institutions against cyber attacks as recommended by NÚKIB
This article is primarily targeted at Czech state institutions and is based on recommendations of the Czech authority. However, the guidance and recommendations provided below can be applied to any organization. The National Cyber and Information Security Agency published a warning against cyber threats targeting Czech state institutions [...]
Lukas Beran Block web applications in Microsoft Cloud App Security
In addition to discovery, Microsoft Cloud App Security can actively interfere with communication. Through the integration of Microsoft Cloud App Security (MCAS) and Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, it is possible to block access to certain URLs or IP addresses. The list of blocked addresses can be defined directly in [...]
Lukas Beran Azure MFA and authentication options
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a method to dramatically increase the security of a user identity. For multi-factor authentication, at least two independent authentication methods of the following three are required for successful user authentication: Something I know (typically username and password) Something I have (eg mobile [...]
Lukas Beran Integrate Self-Service Password Reset into the Windows 10 login screen
Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) is an Azure AD feature that allows end users to self-reset their password if they forget it. This feature must be enabled by the administrator in Azure AD and the user must register authentication information – phone number, alternate email, mobile app. During a password reset, the user must of [...]
Lukas Beran Conditional Access App Control in Azure AD
Azure AD, along with Microsoft Cloud App Security, will take your access to cloud resources to a whole new level. With conditional access in Azure AD, you can determine the conditions under which a user gets access rights (not only) to cloud services and applications. But once you grant access, you can no longer work […]
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