Never Trust, Always Verify: Analysis of Zero Trust Best Practices for Conditional Access
This study examines the effectiveness of Microsoft Entra's Conditional Access policies in thwarting adversarial bypass attempts, particularly in light of vulnerabilities exposed by recent high-profile breaches, such as those involving the Lapsus$ hacking group.
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