RC4 encryption is being phased out: ADAudit Plus helps you audit its usage
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RC4 encryption is being phased out: ADAudit Plus helps you audit its usage


Summary

Microsoft is phasing out RC4 encryption in Kerberos authentication by July 2026 to mitigate critical security vulnerabilities like Kerberoasting. This transition poses a significant availability risk to legacy applications and devices that may lose authentication capabilities once enforcement begins. To prevent disruptions, organizations should use tools like ManageEngine ADAudit Plus to proactively audit and migrate RC4-dependent accounts to more secure AES encryption.
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