Entra Account Recovery - Using Government IDs and Third-Party Identity Verification

Explore Microsoft Entra's new Account Recovery feature in this 26-minute technical tutorial that demonstrates how to recover accounts using government-issued IDs and third-party identity verification services. Learn why traditional password-based authentication creates security vulnerabilities and discover how passwordless authentication and passkeys provide phishing-resistant alternatives. Understand the differences between device-bound and synced passkeys, examine the limitations of SMS-based recovery methods, and analyze common attack vectors used by cybercriminals. Master the step-by-step implementation of the Account Recovery feature, including detailed setup procedures and configuration requirements. Gain insights into how this technology addresses the problems inherent in human validation processes while reducing helpdesk burden for password resets.