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About Armend

Hi there! I'm an IT professional with a passion for writing. My journey in the tech world began with a fascination for computers and technology, which eventually led me to a fulfilling career in IT. But beyond the world of codes and networks, I've always had a love for storytelling and the written word.

How does DMARC improve email authentication compared to using SPF and DKIM alone

Posted on 4. July 2024 by Armend

DMARC improves email authentication by building upon SPF and DKIM in a few key ways:       Alignment check: DMARC requires the domain in the “From:” header of the email to align with either the domain specified by SPF … Continue reading →

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How do I limit the duration of privileged role assignments in Entra ID

Posted on 4. July 2024 by Armend

Limiting the Duration of Privileged Role Assignments in Entra ID Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) provides the ability to limit the duration of privileged role assignments, which can help enhance the security of your organization’s identity management. Here’s how … Continue reading →

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How to create custom roles with specific permissions in Azure AD

Posted on 3. July 2024 by Armend

Creating Custom Roles with Specific Permissions in Azure AD Creating custom roles with specific permissions in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) can be a useful way to grant users the exact level of access they need, without giving them unnecessary … Continue reading →

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What are the key benefits of using DKIM, DMARC, and SPF together

Posted on 3. July 2024 by Armend

Using DKIM, DMARC, and SPF together provides several key benefits for email security:       Prevents email spoofing: SPF checks the IP address of the sending mail server against a list of authorized IP addresses to verify the sender’s … Continue reading →

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How do DKIM, DMARC, and SPF work together to secure email

Posted on 3. July 2024 by Armend

DKIM, DMARC, and SPF work together to provide a comprehensive email authentication and security framework:       Sender Policy Framework (SPF): SPF is an email authentication protocol that allows the owner of a domain to specify which mail servers … Continue reading →

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How can I automate the revocation of privileged roles in Azure AD

Posted on 3. July 2024 by Armend

Here are the key steps to automate the revocation of privileged roles in Azure AD:       Use Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM): PIM provides the ability to create access reviews for Azure AD roles. This allows you … Continue reading →

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How can I automate the reporting of Azure AD role assignments

Posted on 3. July 2024 by Armend

Here are a few ways to automate the reporting of Azure AD role assignments:       Use PowerShell scripts: The Get-AzRoleAssignmentReport.ps1 script fetches role assignments and compiles them into a comprehensive report sent via email. It requires the managed … Continue reading →

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