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Today, we're diving into a significant announcement from Microsoft that will fundamentally change how Windows handles authentication. In this two-part series, we'll explore Microsoft's plan to phase out the NT LAN Manager protocol, better known as NTLM, and fully embrace Kerberos authentication in Windows 11. This isn't just a minor technical adjustment—this represents a major shift in how organizations will secure their Windows environments.

In Part 1 today, we'll understand what NTLM is, why it's been around for so long despite its security weaknesses, and explore the fundamental reasons Microsoft has decided it's finally time to pull the plug.

- techcommunity.microsoft.com: The evolution of Windows authentication
- www.securityweek.com: Microsoft Improving Windows Authentication, Disabling NTLM
- www.bleepingcomputer.com: Microsoft plans to kill off NTLM authentication in Windows 11
- thehackernews.com: Microsoft to Phase Out NTLM in Favor of Kerberos for Stronger Authentication

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