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Learn how to eliminate NTLM authentication vulnerabilities in storage environments through this 48-minute conference talk from SNIA SDC 2025. Explore the significant security risks associated with NTLM in SMB environments, including susceptibility to relay, pass-the-hash, and brute-force attacks, while discovering Microsoft's comprehensive approach to modernizing authentication systems. Dive deep into three key innovations driving the transition away from NTLM: IAKerb/Local KDC for addressing cross-forest and non-domain scenarios, enhanced auditing capabilities for identifying legacy dependencies, and Auto-Redirect functionality for seamless protocol handling. Examine detailed protocol flow diagrams, audit log samples, and architectural insights that demonstrate how these technologies work together to secure SMB and reduce NTLM dependency across storage infrastructures. Gain practical knowledge about preparing storage environments for confident NTLM elimination while maintaining security and functionality. Presented by Microsoft experts Mariam Gewida and Tanmay Pydisetti, this technical session provides essential guidance for storage professionals looking to strengthen their authentication frameworks and modernize their security posture.
