# Follow-Up: Dataforth M365 Security Investigation

**Date:** 2026-05-03 (UTC)
**Analyst:** Mike Swanson (Mikes-MacBook-Air)
**Client:** Dataforth Corp
**User:** Jacque Antar (jantar@dataforth.com)
**Tenant:** dataforth.com | `7dfa3ce8-c496-4b51-ab8d-bd3dcd78b584`

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## Summary

This follow-up addresses three items flagged in the breach investigation report for jantar@dataforth.com dated 2026-05-03.

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## 01 - IdentityRiskyUser.Read.All Scope Status

**Original Issue:** Breach check reported 403 error when querying risky users endpoint due to missing `IdentityRiskyUser.Read.All` consent.

**Investigation Result:** [OK] Scope IS Consented, BUT Licensing Issue Exists

The `IdentityRiskyUser.Read.All` permission IS currently consented for the ComputerGuru Security Investigator app in the Dataforth tenant. Verification:

- Token acquired successfully includes this role in the JWT claims
- App consent was completed (likely after the breach check)
- Service principal exists and is active in tenant

**However:** API call to Identity Protection endpoint returns:
```
403 Forbidden: "Your tenant is not licensed for this feature"
```

**Root Cause:** Dataforth tenant does NOT have **Microsoft Entra ID P2** licensing required for Identity Protection features.

**Impact:** The risky user checks cannot function regardless of app consent until Entra ID P2 licenses are assigned.

**Recommendation:**

| Priority | Action |
|---|---|
| [INFO] | If Dataforth wants Identity Protection monitoring (risky sign-ins, leaked credentials, anomaly detection), purchase and assign Entra ID P2 licenses |
| [INFO] | If NOT purchasing P2: Document that risky user checks are unavailable; rely on sign-in log analysis and conditional access instead |

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## 02 - "Dime Client" Application Verification

**Original Issue:** Sign-in logs showed "Dime Client" as primary application (7 out of 8 successful sign-ins for jantar@dataforth.com over 30 days).

**Investigation Result:** [INFO] Internal Application - Verification Needed

Details from breach check:

- **App Name:** "Dime Client"
- **Sign-in Frequency:** 7/8 logins (primary app)
- **IP Address:** 67.206.163.122 (Salt Lake City, UT)
- **Platform:** Windows 10
- **Pattern:** Consistent single IP, no foreign logins, no impossible travel

**Assessment:**

- NOT a standard Microsoft 365 application (not Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc.)
- NOT found in tenant's service principal directory with "Dime" in display name
- Likely a **custom line-of-business (LOB) application** or **internal Dataforth tool**
- No indicators of compromise - usage is consistent with legitimate work patterns

**Recommendation:**

| Priority | Action | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| [ACTION REQUIRED] | Verify "Dime Client" with Dataforth IT/development team | Dan Center (IT Admin) |
| [ACTION REQUIRED] | Confirm this is an authorized internal application | Dan Center |
| [INFO] | If legitimate: Document in Dataforth's authorized apps inventory | Dataforth IT |
| [WARNING] | If UNKNOWN: Investigate immediately as potential unauthorized access | Dataforth IT + ACG |

**Next Steps:**
1. Contact Dan Center (dcenter@dataforth.com) to confirm "Dime Client" identity
2. If unknown, escalate for full application investigation
3. Document outcome in Dataforth's IT asset inventory

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## 03 - Microsoft Authenticator MFA Upgrade

**Current State:** Jacque Antar uses **SMS-based MFA** (phone: +1 520-245-6929)

**Issue:** SMS MFA is vulnerable to:
- SIM swapping attacks
- SMS intercep tion
- Social engineering (attacker convinces carrier to port number)
- Less phishing-resistant than modern MFA methods

**Recommendation:** Upgrade to **Microsoft Authenticator** (push notifications or TOTP)

**Benefits:**

| Feature | SMS MFA | Microsoft Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Phishing Resistance | Low | High |
| SIM Swap Protection | No | Yes |
| Number Matching | No | Yes (context-aware) |
| Offline TOTP | No | Yes |
| Compliance | Basic | Strong (meets NIST AAL2) |

**Implementation Steps:**

1. **Pilot User:** Jacque Antar (jantar@dataforth.com)
   - Current: Password + SMS
   - Target: Password + Microsoft Authenticator (push/TOTP)

2. **Enrollment Process:**
   - User downloads Microsoft Authenticator app (iOS/Android)
   - Admin initiates MFA re-registration OR user self-enrolls via https://aka.ms/mfasetup
   - User scans QR code to add Dataforth account
   - Test push notification and TOTP code generation
   - **CRITICAL:** Keep SMS as backup method during initial rollout (remove after 30 days if Authenticator stable)

3. **Rollout Plan (if expanding beyond Jacque):**
   - Phase 1: IT admins (Dan Center, others)
   - Phase 2: Executive team
   - Phase 3: General users
   - Timeline: 2-4 weeks per phase

**Priority:** [INFO] - Security hardening, not urgent breach response

**Who Should Approve:** Dan Center (IT Admin) + Dataforth management

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## Summary of Actions

| Item | Status | Next Step | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| **IdentityRiskyUser Scope** | [OK] Consented, but needs P2 license | Decide: Purchase P2 or document limitation | Dataforth IT |
| **Dime Client App** | [PENDING] Needs verification | Confirm with Dan Center if authorized app | Dan Center |
| **Authenticator Upgrade** | [RECOMMENDED] Optional hardening | Pilot with Jacque Antar, expand if successful | Dataforth IT |

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## Files Referenced

- Breach Check Report: `clients/dataforth/reports/2026-05-03-user-breach-check-jantar.md`
- Session Log (initial investigation): `clients/dataforth/session-logs/2026-05-03-session.md`

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## Contact for Questions

**Arizona Computer Guru**
- Analyst: Mike Swanson
- Email: mike@azcomputerguru.com
- Ticket: #109790034 (Syncro)

**Dataforth IT Contact:**
- Dan Center: dcenter@dataforth.com

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**Report Generated:** 2026-05-03 by Mike Swanson (Mikes-MacBook-Air)
