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Windows 11 Is Quietly Removing Enterprise NTLM Authentication
Microsoft is gradually disabling NTLM authentication in Windows 11, forcing enterprises to migrate to Kerberos or modern authentication protocols. Lucas and Luna break down why NTLM is being retired, the impact on legacy apps and file sharing, and what IT admins need to do now. Specific changes in Windows 11 24H2 and upcoming 2026 releases are discussed, including the fallback behavior for NTLMv2. Practical migration steps include enabling Kerberos auditing, setting up Service Principal Names, and using Group Policy to disable NTLM on a pilot group first. The episode also covers how this…
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