What is the purpose of Microsoft Entra Password Protection?

The correct answer is D. to prevent users from using specific words in their passwords. Microsoft Entra Password Protection detects and blocks known weak passwords and their variants, and can also block additional weak terms that are specific to your organization. With Microsoft Entra Password Protection, default global banned password lists are automatically…

Submitted by deeparc· Apr 18, 2026Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra

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Ato control how often users must change their passwords
Bto identify devices to which users can sign in without using multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Cto encrypt a password by using globally recognized encryption standards
Dto prevent users from using specific words in their passwords

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A
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8% (3)
C
3% (1)
D
88% (35)

Explanation

Microsoft Entra Password Protection detects and blocks known weak passwords and their variants, and can also block additional weak terms that are specific to your organization. With Microsoft Entra Password Protection, default global banned password lists are automatically applied to all users in a Microsoft Entra tenant. To support your own business and security needs, you can define entries in a custom banned password list. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/concept-password-ban-

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#Microsoft Entra#Password Protection#Identity Management#Security Features

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