In Episode 224, Ben and Scott go down a rabbit hole to explore Windows Hello for Business and passwordless authentication options in Windows. They also talk about how these features can be used to satisfy requirements for standards such as CMMC.

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Show Notes

DNS issue impacting multiple Microsoft services - Mitigated (Tracking ID GVY5-TZZ)

RCA - Authentication errors across multiple Microsoft services (Tracking ID LN01-P8Z)

CMMC Model and Assessment Guides

NIST SP 800-171

10 Reasons to love Passwordless #1: FIDO Rocks

Enable Windows 10 Multifactor Authentication with Windows Hello Multifactor Device Unlock & Microsoft Intune

Windows Hello for Business Deployment Prerequisite Overview

Why a PIN is better than a password

Passwordless authentication options for Azure Active Directory

Satisfying CMMC – Level 3 - IA.3.083 MFA requirement with Windows Hello for Business

How Smart Card Sign-in Works in Windows

Sign in with passwordless credential

Logitech BRIO Ultra HD Webcam for Video Conferencing, Recording, and Streaming - Black

Kensington VeriMark USB Fingerprint Key Reader - Windows Hello, FIDO U2F, Anti-Spoofing (K67977WW),Black

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