Configuring Windows Hello for Business (WHfB) is a more complex process than configuring Windows Hello for personal use, and it requires additional setup to ensure that it is secure and functional within an enterprise environment. Here are the steps to configure Windows Hello for Business:
Prerequisites:
- Ensure that you have a Windows 10 device that supports Windows Hello for Business and is joined to an Active Directory domain or Azure Active Directory tenant.
- Make sure that the device is running Windows 10 version 1607 or later, and that it is fully up-to-date with the latest security patches.
Steps:
- Enable Azure Active Directory (AAD) or Active Directory (AD) authentication: To use WHfB, you need to configure your Active Directory environment to support AAD or AD authentication. This involves setting up Azure AD Connect to synchronize user accounts and passwords to AAD or AD, and configuring AAD or AD to allow user authentication.
- Configure device registration: WHfB requires each device to be registered with AAD or AD. You can use group policy settings or PowerShell commands to configure device registration.
- Configure WHfB policies: WHfB policies enable you to define how WHfB is used in your organization. You can use group policy settings or PowerShell commands to configure WHfB policies, such as requiring multifactor authentication, setting PIN complexity requirements, and configuring credential protection.
- Configure WHfB deployment: You can use Microsoft Endpoint Manager or other mobile device management (MDM) solutions to deploy WHfB to your devices. This involves configuring your MDM solution to push WHfB settings and policies to your devices.
- Test WHfB: After deploying WHfB, you should test it to ensure that it is working correctly. You can do this by logging in to a device using WHfB, and verifying that the authentication process is smooth and secure.
Examples: Here are some examples of how Windows Hello for Business can be configured in an enterprise environment:
- Require multifactor authentication: To increase security, you can configure WHfB to require multifactor authentication, such as a fingerprint scan and a PIN code, before allowing users to log in to their devices.
- Enable credential protection: Credential protection encrypts users’ biometric data and stores it in a secure enclave on the device. You can configure WHfB to use credential protection to ensure that biometric data is stored securely.
- Use conditional access: You can use conditional access policies to control access to your corporate resources based on factors such as location, device compliance, and user risk. You can configure WHfB to work with conditional access policies to further enhance security.
Overall, configuring WHfB involves several steps, including enabling AAD or AD authentication, configuring device registration, setting WHfB policies, deploying WHfB, and testing the configuration. By following these steps, you can ensure that WHfB is secure and functional within your enterprise environment.
