Goodbye legacy SSPR and MFA settings. Hello Authentication Methods Policies!
Microsoft has launched a public preview named "Authentication Methods Policy Convergence" to replace legacy SSPR and MFA settings. This feature has been recently introduced into the market, and the writer of this post was a part of its private preview program. This article gives a brief introduction about this feature and why it is so important. The Authentication Methods Policy Convergence feature aims to simplify the process of security policies for their cloud users, making it easier to manage and configure authentication settings. Read more about this feature and legacy SSPR and MFA settings by checking out the article on JanBakker.tech.
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