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What Are the Certificate Requirements for Defender for Identity

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Mirko Peters - M365 Specialist
Aug 13, 2025
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Defender for Identity uses self-signed certificates made during setup. Certificates keep communication safe and help watch your Active Directory. If you do not handle certificates well, attackers can use weak templates or settings. They might get more power than they should. You could have problems like people getting in without permission or gaining ex…

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