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keleka11
Nov 02, 2021Copper Contributor
Disabling pin while keeping windows hello enabled
We would like to keep the use of windows hello biometrics but instead of a pin, could I force the Microsoft account password? Due to some security requirements, devices are required to have a 14 alph...
Jan Bakker
Nov 03, 2021Iron Contributor
Hi,
not sure what you are aiming for here, but WhfB will always be a "replacement" for your password. You could look into multi-factor unlock perhaps? https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/feature-multifactor-unlock
Please use WhfB the right way: go passwordless.
not sure what you are aiming for here, but WhfB will always be a "replacement" for your password. You could look into multi-factor unlock perhaps? https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/feature-multifactor-unlock
Please use WhfB the right way: go passwordless.
- OogieMeenanJun 04, 2024Copper Contributorthat was probably one of the worst microsoft remarks going - trust me the pin is no the right way - biometrics fine but pin really doesn't work - I know the wonderful microsoft dream of but it's device related and security excellent - all our security team disagree totally - pins are either too easy to break or too hard to remember for users. The knock on effect is the worst tool available means most admins have to make things less secure to make sure microsoft's research comes out in the wash. I know you will disagree and fine but after years of security I've watched this game off and on and this one is exceptionally bad idea.