A qualitative research approach is used to give an in-depth answer to the research question, ‘What are the potential security risks of a hybrid Azure Active Directory setup in the event of an on-premises Active Directory compromise?’. This paper delves deeper into the password hash synchronization methods and pass-through authentication methods, as these approaches are commonly encountered in corporate environments. These are not only the most interesting setups but also the simpler ones for most businesses. Enjoy reading!
In this whitepaper, we discuss the following subjects:
- Hybrid Azure Active Directory setup
- Password Hash Synchronization
- Pass–through Authentication
- Active Directory Federation Services
