Use Case
Secure Windows logins
Secure Windows logins from unauthorized access during the logon process and beyond. With UserLock, implement multi-factor authentication (MFA), contextual access controls, and real-time monitoring, all without adding complexity.
Where native Windows authentication falls short
Native Windows systems can’t enforce consistent logon rules or detect suspicious access behavior. IT teams need deeper control over who gains access.
You need to control how many sessions users can keep open, and what happens when access looks suspicious.
Every Windows logon represents a potential attack path. Key risks include:
Shared or reused Microsoft account credentials across users or systems
Insecure remote access (VPN, RDP, unmanaged devices)
Security gaps between legacy systems and cloud-based identity platforms
How UserLock secures Windows logons
Apply access policies at the most critical point of access: the Microsoft Windows logon.
Enforce granular MFA
Apply contextual access controls
Set limits on sessions
Block suspicious behavior without disrupting users.
UserLock sits at the Active Directory authentication layer thanks to a custom Windows credential provider. Built for AD, UserLock lets you set access policies by AD user, group, and OU.
It’s easy to use, easy to scale, and keeps IT in control.
Comprehensive Windows logon security
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Enforce MFA to verify identity
Implement Active Directory multi-factor authentication (MFA) on interactive logons and non-interactive access. Set different MFA policies for different AD users, groups, and OUs, and adjust frequency according to session type.
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Extend strong authentication to SaaS access
Enable single sign-on (SSO) for AD identities to extend on-prem authentication from local systems to SaaS resources. Users enter their password once at login, complete strong authentication, and gain access to SaaS apps.
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Apply context-based controls
Enforce contextual logon requirements to limit user account access by location, time, device, and concurrent logins.
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Monitor and manage logon sessions
See all Active Directory network access as it happens. Set up alerts to detect and remotely respond to threats.
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Audit protected Windows access
Get accurate insights on all AD account access with tamper-proof, searchable audit logs.
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Prove compliance
Produce clear reports of who accessed what, when, and from where, no manual logs required.
Why security teams choose UserLock for Windows logons
Easy to use MFA at the sign-in screen
Add hardware, TOTP, or push-based MFA at the credential provider level. Verify every interactive and remote logon before a user session starts.
Context-aware enforcement that AD alone can’t do
Restrict logons by workstation, IP address, time of day, geolocation, or concurrent session count. Policies follow AD users, groups, and OUs, making setup easy and audits clean.
Built for legacy & locked-down environments
Bring modern controls to on-prem AD, terminal servers, and legacy apps. Keep infrastructure costs down.
Remote access security
Manage MFA policies and session limits across Remote Desktop, RDP, VPN, IIS, and SaaS.
Instant visibility and response
See who logs on, where, and how in real time. Block, log off, or disable an account with one click the moment a session looks risky.
Auditing and reporting
Capture every successful or failed Windows login in tamper-proof, searchable logs. Report on user session history, MFA events, administrator actions, and more to prove compliance.
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How to secure remote access to Active Directory
Learn how to secure remote access to Active Directory with your on-premises Active Directory identities. Close common security gaps for a hybrid or fully remote workforce with UserLock.
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Windows login Active Directory (AD) security: 10 gaps
Ten ways native Windows login Active Directory (AD) security fails to close security gaps, including no multi-factor authentication (MFA) on Windows computers with AD domain membership.
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