Identity Security
The latest Identity Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Fujitsu Survey of 400 Leaders: Slow, Secure AI Adoption Cuts Breaches by Half
A global study released in late May 2026 by Fujitsu sounds an urgent alarm for enterprises sprinting toward agentic artificial intelligence: companies that deliberately decelerate AI deployment to...
Inforcer Debuts Microsoft 365 Threat Detection Platform for MSPs
Inforcer on June 8, 2026, unveiled a dedicated threat detection and response platform engineered specifically for managed service providers (MSPs) safeguarding Microsoft 365 environments. The launch...
Microsoft Entra ID SSPR Overhaul: Explicit Method Registration Required by September 2026
Microsoft has informed Entra ID administrators that self-service password reset (SSPR) will undergo a fundamental shift on September 7, 2026. After that date, SSPR will only accept authentication...
ConsentFix v3 Phishing Toolkit Steals OAuth Codes to Bypass MFA in Microsoft Entra ID
A dangerous new phishing toolkit called ConsentFix v3 has surfaced, purpose-built to compromise Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) accounts by automating the theft of OAuth 2.0 authorization...
Predictive Shielding Automatically Contained Exposed Credentials, Preventing Active Domain Takeover
Microsoft Defender's Predictive Shielding feature recently prevented a domain compromise by containing exposed credentials before attackers could exploit them. This represents a fundamental shift in...
CVE-2026-27906 Windows Hello Bypass: Microsoft's High-Risk Vulnerability Explained
Microsoft's CVE-2026-27906 security advisory reveals a critical Windows Hello security feature bypass vulnerability that has already drawn significant attention from security researchers and...
Microsoft's New Agentic Security Framework: Why AI Agents Need Identity-Level Protection
Microsoft has introduced a radical new security paradigm that treats AI agents as digital identities requiring the same level of protection as human users. The company's latest security framework,...
Microsoft vs Cisco Certifications in 2026: Evolving Credentials for Modern IT Careers
Microsoft and Cisco certifications remain the most recognized credentials for IT professionals in 2026, but they've transformed from static badges into dynamic frameworks that require continuous...
AI Governance in Regulated Industries: Balancing Innovation with Compliance in Windows Environments
The integration of artificial intelligence into regulated industries represents one of the most significant technological shifts of our era, transforming everything from financial services and...
Entra ID token validation flaw and WAC elevation bug threaten tenant-wide compromise
A critical security vulnerability in Microsoft's identity infrastructure has exposed Windows administrators to unprecedented risks, creating a perfect storm of identity, management-plane, and update...
Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access Changes: What IT Admins Need to Know About All Resources Enforcement
Microsoft's upcoming enforcement changes for Conditional Access policies in Entra ID represent a significant shift in how identity security will be implemented across organizations, with the tech...
Microsoft’s 2026 security plan redefines identity as the new network perimeter with four core pillars.
Microsoft is fundamentally reimagining enterprise security architecture with a bold vision for 2026 that positions identity as the primary control plane for defending modern networks. This strategic...