Azure AD Passwordless Authentication Reporting & Insights is a new feature in Azure Active Directory (AD) that provides organizations with valuable data and analytics related to passwordless authentication. This feature allows IT administrators to gain insights into the usage of passwordless authentication methods, such as Windows Hello, FIDO2 security keys, and the Microsoft Authenticator app.
Passwordless authentication is becoming increasingly popular among organizations as it offers improved security and a better user experience compared to traditional password-based authentication methods. With Azure AD Passwordless Authentication Reporting & Insights, IT administrators can get a better understanding of how passwordless authentication is being used within their organization and how they can improve the user experience and security posture.
Key Features of Azure AD Passwordless Authentication Reporting & Insights
The following are some of the key features of Azure AD Passwordless Authentication Reporting & Insights:
- Usage reports: IT administrators can view detailed reports on how passwordless authentication methods are being used within their organization. These reports provide valuable insights into which authentication methods are most commonly used, and which ones may require more promotion or training to increase usage.
- User insights: IT administrators can also gain insights into individual user behavior related to passwordless authentication. For example, they can view which users are actively using passwordless authentication and which ones are still relying on traditional password-based methods.
- Security insights: Passwordless authentication offers improved security compared to traditional password-based methods. With Azure AD Passwordless Authentication Reporting & Insights, IT administrators can gain insights into how passwordless authentication is improving their organization’s security posture. They can view the number of successful and unsuccessful authentication attempts, as well as any fraudulent or suspicious activities.
- Device insights: Passwordless authentication methods such as Windows Hello and FIDO2 security keys require specific hardware and software configurations on user devices. With Azure AD Passwordless Authentication Reporting & Insights, IT administrators can view device-level insights to understand which devices are compatible with passwordless authentication methods and which ones require updates or upgrades.
Benefits of Azure AD Passwordless Authentication Reporting & Insights
The following are some of the benefits of using Azure AD Passwordless Authentication Reporting & Insights:
- Improved security: Passwordless authentication methods offer improved security compared to traditional password-based methods. With Azure AD Passwordless Authentication Reporting & Insights, IT administrators can gain insights into how passwordless authentication is improving their organization’s security posture and identify any potential security risks.
- Better user experience: Passwordless authentication methods offer a better user experience compared to traditional password-based methods. With Azure AD Passwordless Authentication Reporting & Insights, IT administrators can gain insights into which authentication methods are most commonly used and how they can promote the use of passwordless authentication to improve the user experience.
- Data-driven decision making: Azure AD Passwordless Authentication Reporting & Insights provides IT administrators with valuable data and analytics related to passwordless authentication. This data can be used to make informed decisions on how to improve the security and user experience of passwordless authentication within their organization.
Azure AD Passwordless Authentication Reporting & Insights is a valuable feature for organizations looking to improve their security posture and user experience related to passwordless authentication. With detailed usage reports, user insights, security insights, and device insights, IT administrators can gain valuable data and analytics to make informed decisions on how to promote and improve the use of passwordless authentication within their organization.