💼 5.28 Ensure passwordless authentication methods are considered (Manual)
- ID:
/frameworks/cis-azure-v5.0.0/05/28
Description
Passwordless authentication methods improve security and user experience by replacing passwords with something you have (e.g., a hardware key), something you are (biometrics), or something you know, offering a convenient and secure way to access resources.
Microsoft Entra ID and Azure Government integrate the following passwordless authentication options:
- Windows Hello for Business
- Platform Credential for macOS
- Platform single sign-on (PSSO) for macOS with smart card authentication
- Microsoft Authenticator
- Passkeys (FIDO2)
- Certificate-based authentication
Similar
Sub Sections
| Section | Sub Sections | Internal Rules | Policies | Flags | Compliance |
|---|
Policies (1)
| Policy | Logic Count | Flags | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛡️ Microsoft Entra ID Passwordless Authentication Methods are used🟢⚪ | 🟢 x2, ⚪ x1 | no data |