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Steps Secure Identity
This page contains Windows bias
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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
Bias Analysis
Detected Bias Types
windows_tools
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a bias toward Windows environments and tooling. It frequently references Windows-specific technologies (such as AD FS, Windows Server Active Directory, and Windows Hello for Business) and provides guidance and examples that are tailored to Windows infrastructure. There is little to no mention of Linux equivalents, cross-platform alternatives, or instructions for organizations using Linux-based identity infrastructure. The ordering and focus of recommendations also tend to prioritize Windows solutions without acknowledging or providing parity for Linux environments.
Recommendations
- Include examples and guidance for securing Microsoft Entra ID in Linux-based environments, such as integration with Linux authentication systems (e.g., PAM, SSSD) and identity providers.
- Mention and provide instructions for password protection and synchronization for Linux servers and directories, not just Windows Server Active Directory.
- When discussing federation and smart lockout, reference cross-platform federation solutions (e.g., Shibboleth, Keycloak) and how they can integrate with Microsoft Entra ID.
- Provide parity in passwordless authentication examples, such as FIDO2 security keys, which are supported on Linux, and clarify how Linux users can benefit from these features.
- Add monitoring and alerting guidance for Linux environments, including integration with Linux-based SIEM tools and log management solutions.
- Avoid assuming on-premises infrastructure is Windows-only; acknowledge hybrid environments that include Linux servers and provide relevant best practices.
- Balance references to Windows tools (AD FS, Windows Hello, etc.) with Linux and cross-platform alternatives, or at least note their absence and recommend solutions for non-Windows environments.
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Scan History
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| 2026-01-14 00:00 | #250 | in_progress |
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| 2026-01-13 00:00 | #246 | completed |
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| 2026-01-11 00:00 | #240 | completed |
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| 2026-01-08 00:53 | #231 | completed |
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| 2026-01-06 18:15 | #225 | cancelled |
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| 2025-08-17 00:01 | #83 | cancelled |
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| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed |
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| 2025-07-12 23:44 | #41 | cancelled |
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