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Understanding NIST's Authenticator Assurance Levels

ADSelfService Plus | January 13, 2026

Understanding NIST's Authenticator Assurance Levels

Modern access management relies on more than just verifying who a user is—it must also...

Certificate-based authentication: Beginner's guide

ADSelfService Plus | January 6, 2026

Certificate-based authentication: Beginner's guide

In today’s threat landscape where cyberattacks evolve faster than many defenses,...

What is role-based access control?

ADManager Plus | January 5, 2026

What is role-based access control?

Role-based access control (RBAC) is a method for controlling access to resources based on...

Understanding MFA bypass codes: Risks and best practices

ADSelfService Plus | January 2, 2026

Understanding MFA bypass codes: Risks and best practices

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is widely regarded as the gold standard for identity...

Is passwordless authentication safe?

ADSelfService Plus | January 1, 2026

Is passwordless authentication safe?

Passwords used to be considered the gatekeepers of digital identity, yet they've turned...

What is access rights management, and how is it different from access control?

ADManager Plus | December 31, 2025

What is access rights management, and how is it different from access control?

Access rights management (ARM) is the overarching governance and administrative discipline...

What is Microsoft Dynamic Access Control?

ADSelfService Plus | December 29, 2025

What is Microsoft Dynamic Access Control?

Traditional access control in Windows environments has long relied on security groups and...

Magic links for simplified passwordless authentication

ADSelfService Plus | December 26, 2025

Magic links for simplified passwordless authentication

A magic link is a unique, time-sensitive URL that lets users securely log in to an...

What are MFA tokens and how do they work?

ADSelfService Plus | December 24, 2025

What are MFA tokens and how do they work?

Every year, attackers get better at logging in and slipping quietly through environments...

What is access control? Understanding access control components, types, and implementation

ADManager Plus | December 23, 2025

What is access control? Understanding access control components, types, and implementation

Access control is the fundamental security mechanism used to control who can access...

What are Active Directory service accounts? — ADManager Plus

ADManager Plus | November 30, 2025

What are Active Directory service accounts? — ADManager Plus

Think of a service account as a special login that's designed for programs rather...

AGDLP Explained: How to Simplify Permissions in Active Directory | ADManager Plus

ADManager Plus | November 24, 2025

AGDLP Explained: How to Simplify Permissions in Active Directory | ADManager Plus

If you've ever struggled with managing permissions in...

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