Evolution of Windows Authentication Switch from NTLM to Kerberos

In this video, the Windows Authentication Platform team provides an in-depth discussion on the current state of NTLM within Windows and Windows Server, upcoming changes, and the long-term roadmap for the deprecation and ultimate removal of NTLM. The team explores the historical reasons behind NTLM’s persistence as an authentication protocol and its inherent security limitations. Here is a guide on bidding farewell to NTLM: https://techdirectarchive.com/2023/10... and on "Active Directory Authentication methods: How do Kerberos and NTLM work": https://techdirectarchive.com/2020/04... Key highlights include planned enhancements to the Kerberos protocol such as support for scenarios where the Key Distribution Center (KDC) is not directly accessible, improved integration with modern identity solutions, and the introduction of features like I-Kerberos (Internet-Kerberos) etc. Here is a blogpost to the evolution of Windows authentication: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/b... These innovations aim to deliver a more secure, robust, and unified authentication experience across Windows environments, addressing longstanding challenges that have hindered NTLM’s full retirement. Here are some interesting articles below; Perform Key Distribution Center Service [krbtgt] Password reset: https://techdirectarchive.com/2024/10... PetitPotam attack on Active Directory Certificate Services: How to mitigate NTLM Relay PetitPotam attack on AD CS: https://techdirectarchive.com/2021/07... NT LAN Manager: How to prevent NTLM credentials from being sent to remote servers: https://techdirectarchive.com/2020/04...