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Automatic disruption of human-operated attacks through containment of compromised user accounts
User containment is a unique and innovative defense mechanism that stops human-operated attacks in their tracks. We’ve added user containment to the automatic attack disruption capability in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. User containment is automatically triggered by high-fidelity signals and limits attackers’ ability to move laterally within a network regardless of the compromised account’s Active Directory state or privilege level. -
Defending new vectors: Threat actors attempt SQL Server to cloud lateral movement
Microsoft security researchers recently identified an attack where attackers attempted to move laterally to a cloud environment through a SQL Server instance. The attackers initially exploited a SQL injection vulnerability in an application within the target’s environment to gain access and elevated permissions to a Microsoft SQL Server instance deployed in an Azure Virtual Machine (VM). The attackers then used the acquired elevated permission to attempt to move laterally to additional cloud resources by abusing the server’s cloud identity. -
Boost identity protection with Axiad Cloud and Microsoft Entra ID
As IT environments become more complex and multilayered to combat cybersecurity attacks, authentication processes for applications, operating systems, and workplace locations are increasingly managed in silos. Axiad Cloud and Microsoft Entra ID help to strengthen security perimeters by provisioning and managing phishing-resistant, passwordless credentials. -
New Microsoft identity and data security capabilities to accelerate CMMC compliance for the Defense Industrial Base
Microsoft introduces new capabilities in Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Purview that support CMMC compliance while also helping Defense Industrial Base organizations accelerate their Zero Trust journeys. -
Microsoft Inspire: Partner resources to prepare for the future of security with AI
Microsoft Inspire is an incredible opportunity to share all the ways AI can support security efforts with our partner ecosystem. Register to hear strategies to prepare your organization for AI with comprehensive security and security posture. -
Microsoft Entra expands into Security Service Edge and Azure AD becomes Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra is unifying identity and network access with a new Security Service Edge (SSE) solution and more identity innovations. -
Join our digital event to learn what’s new in Microsoft Entra
Join us at the digital event Reimagine secure access with Microsoft Entra to explore how to make identity your first line of defense and to hear about innovative products. -
XDR meets IAM: Comprehensive identity threat detection and response with Microsoft
Identity-based attacks are on the rise, making identity protection more important than ever. Explore our blog post to learn how Microsoft’s Identity Threat Detection and Response can help. -
Microsoft Build 2023: Announcing new identity, compliance, and security features from Microsoft Security
Microsoft Build 2023 is the place to discover new features and technologies, share ideas, and boost your skills. Learn about the new identity and compliance features we're announcing.