Ensure password hash sync is enabled for hybrid identity
Password hash sync provides backup authentication for hybrid environments.
Security Impact
Without PHS, authentication fails if federation or pass-through auth is unavailable.
How to Remediate
Enable password hash sync in Azure AD Connect configuration.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- azure-identity-5
- Service
- Azure Active Directory
- Category
- Identity Management
- Severity
- MEDIUM
- CIS Benchmark
- 1.7
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