Retiring NTLM: Frequently asked questions

Windows IT Pro Blog 13 MIN READ Retiring NTLM: Frequently asked questions mariam_gewidaMicrosoft Sep 09, 2026 NTLM has been a loyal companion to Windows since…

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• NTLMv1 hardening guidance
• SMB signing hardening guidance
• AD LDAP signing and channel binding
• AD LDAP signing enforcement policies
• AD LDAP session security requirements