Microsoft will phase out NTLM authentication in Windows 11, shifting to the more secure Kerberos protocol to enhance security and protect against cyber threats.
It’s time to stop relying on the insecure authentication protocol built into Windows. Microsoft is making it easier to switch to secure modern options.
In a bid to strengthen authentication and security measures against relay attacks and unauthorized network access, Microsoft has confirmed that it will be using Kerberos in place of the NT LAN Manager in Windows 11, The Hacker News reports.