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Threat Modeling Tool Authentication
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_first
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page for authentication mitigations in the Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool shows a moderate Windows bias. Windows Authentication is recommended as the default for SQL Server, and Windows-based authentication is listed before other mechanisms in several places. Windows-specific tools (e.g., Windows Server certificate service, MSMQ, WCF) are referenced without Linux/macOS equivalents or alternatives. Examples and configuration snippets are primarily for Windows-centric technologies (WCF, MSMQ, .NET Framework), with little to no mention of Linux/macOS-compatible patterns or tools. There are no PowerShell examples, but the overall pattern prioritizes Windows technologies and omits Linux/macOS-specific guidance.
Recommendations
- For SQL Server authentication, explicitly mention and provide examples for cross-platform alternatives (e.g., SQL authentication, Azure AD authentication) and clarify when Windows Authentication is not applicable.
- When referencing certificate authorities, include Linux-compatible options (e.g., OpenSSL, Let's Encrypt) and provide guidance for Linux/macOS environments.
- For MSMQ and WCF, note their Windows-specific nature and suggest cross-platform messaging alternatives (e.g., RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka) for non-Windows environments.
- When listing authentication mechanisms, avoid listing Windows-based options first; present options in a neutral order and clarify platform applicability.
- Add Linux/macOS-specific examples or references where possible, especially for authentication, certificate management, and messaging.
- Where .NET examples are given, clarify .NET Core/.NET 5+ cross-platform support and provide links to relevant documentation.
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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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