Category Archives: Security

Transfer Microsoft Authenticator accounts to new mobile device (iOS and Android)

Note: You can only transfer Microsoft Authenticator between phones on the same platform. You can’t move your accounts from an iPhone to Android or vice versa. Step 1 – Upload your Microsoft Authentication data on your old phone to the cloud. You must start by backing up Microsoft Authenticator on your current mobile device to… Read More: Transfer Microsoft Authenticator accounts to new mobile device (iOS and… »

Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 – End of support

Support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 will end on October 10, 2023. After this date, these Operating Systems will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, technical support, or online technical content updates from Microsoft. Without regular updates and patches, Windows Server 2012 could be exposed to security vulnerabilities,… Read More: Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 – End of support »

WatchGuard AuthPoint – Migrating a token to a new device

If you get a new mobile device, you must migrate your WatchGuard tokens from your old device to the new one. When you migrate a token, AuthPoint deletes the token from your current mobile device, and you will receive an activation email to activate the token on a new device. On your old mobile device,… Read More: WatchGuard AuthPoint – Migrating a token to a new device »

Registering M365 Muti-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Adding Multi-Factor Authentication to your account adds an extra layer of security, meaning that you will sign in with your password (step 1), followed by authentication by either a code sent to your phone or via an authentication app (step 2). The below video will take you through the required activation steps.

WatchGuard AuthPoint – Add a secondary authentication device

With AuthPoint, you can use more than one device for authentication. For instance, you might have a work phone and a personal phone, or you might want to use a tablet or other device outside of the office. To use multiple devices for authentication, you must activate a separate token on each device you plan… Read More: WatchGuard AuthPoint – Add a secondary authentication device »