The post discusses the introduction of Microsoft Cloud PKI as an alternative to SCEPman, highlighting its features, cost comparison, and user experiences. It covers the process of building a Microsoft Cloud PKI Root CA and Issuing CA, deploying certificates, and the platform’s reporting aspects. The author expresses a positive outlook towards Cloud PKI’s capabilities and future implications.
Windows Hello for Business (WH4B) is often misunderstood as complex, but Cloud Kerberos Trust simplifies it. With familiar concepts and a straightforward setup process, it allows for seamless authentication to Azure/Entra ID. Configuring Azure AD Connect and Entra Kerberos Server for Cloud Kerberos Trust is simple, elevating user and admin experience.
We can automate the rotation of the Workspace ONE Android Secure Launcher password via API with this tool that anyone can use.
Microsoft recently announced new features in Public Preview, including Intune guided setup, dedicated and shared modes, fail-fast mechanism, and local PC settings management. These enhancements allow for personalized experiences and improved troubleshooting, showcasing Microsoft’s commitment to evolving Windows 365.
This article discusses the evaluation of Microsoft Entra ID and Okta SSO, covering various aspects such as provisioning, lifecycle management, security, and cost considerations. Entra ID’s capabilities for app provisioning, HR-driven provisioning, and security attributes are detailed. Okta’s profile management, app provisioning, lifecycle management, and security features, including ThreatInsight and Contextual Access Management, are also highlighted. The article concludes with a cost analysis and a final comparison of the two platforms, favoring Entra ID for hybrid companies and acknowledging Okta’s strengths. Both platforms are praised for their excellent features, with a preference for Okta based on manageability.
Microsoft Entra ID has made huge improvements over the last 12 months. Okta is the SSO marketplace leader. How close are they on core capabilities? Read part one of my Entra vs Okta battle for SSO supremacy.
