Eliminate Passwords, Elevate Security: Your Journey to Passwordless Authentication

Passwords are outdated—and vulnerable. Transition to a more secure, seamless authentication experience with Microsoft Entra ID’s passwordless capabilities. This journey replaces traditional passwords with modern, phishing-resistant methods like Windows Hello for Business, FIDO2 security keys, and the Microsoft Authenticator app.

The Journey to Passwordless in Microsoft Entra ID empowers organizations to strengthen identity security while improving user experience. By moving away from passwords, you reduce attack surfaces and align with modern security standards. This engagement provides expert guidance to assess readiness, configure passwordless options, and deploy them effectively across your environment.

Key Benefits

• Stronger Security: Eliminate password-related risks with FIDO2 authentication and MFA.
• Improved User Experience: Reduce login friction with intuitive, passwordless sign-ins.
• Compliance Alignment: Meet regulatory requirements with secure, modern identity controls.
• Operational Efficiency: Minimize helpdesk calls related to password resets and lockouts.

Deployment Strategy

1. Review Microsoft Entra ID sign-in logs to understand current authentication patterns.
2. Identify high-risk users and legacy authentication methods.
3. Confirm licensing (Microsoft Entra ID P1 or P2) to support passwordless features.
4. Authentication Method Registration:
   • Ensure all users are registered with at least one strong method: Microsoft Authenticator, FIDO2 key, or Windows Hello for Business.
   • Provide guidance and training for method enrollment.
5. Device Readiness Evaluation:
   • Confirm Windows 10/11 devices are properly joined to Entra ID or hybrid Azure AD.
   • Validate hardware support for TPM and FIDO2 keys.
6. Conditional Access Policy Review:
   • Update policies to enforce strong authentication and block legacy protocols.
   • Implement risk-based access controls to support secure, passwordless sign-ins.
7. Network Architecture & ADFS Retirement Planning:
   • Assess network dependencies and compatibility with passwordless authentication.
   • Plan for decommissioning legacy infrastructure like ADFS where applicable.
8. Pilot Group Selection & Rollout:
   • Choose a representative pilot group to test passwordless sign-in experiences.
   • Monitor adoption, gather feedback, and refine policies before broader deployment.