Mastering Microsoft Entra ID – 2024

What you’ll learn:
Overview of Entra ID and its role in identity and access management.
Understanding the importance of Entra ID in modern cybersecurity strategies.
Creating and managing user accounts in Entra ID.
Implementing single sign-on (SSO) for seamless user authentication.
Configuring self-service password reset and account recovery options.
Creating and managing security groups.
Utilizing dynamic groups for automated membership management.
Implementing group-based access controls for applications and resources.
Integrating cloud and on-premises applications with Entra ID.
Configuring application access policies and permissions.
Enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) for enhanced application security.
Implementing conditional access policies based on user context and risk levels.
Enforcing access controls for sensitive resources and applications.
Integrating conditional access with threat intelligence and risk detection.
Implementing identity protection policies to prevent account compromise.
Responding to and mitigating identity-related security incidents.
Managing privileged roles and access in Entra ID.
Implementing just-in-time (JIT) access and access reviews.
Monitoring and auditing privileged access activities.
Implementing identity governance policies and controls.
Managing entitlements, access requests, and access certifications.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Integrating on-premises Active Directory with Entra ID.
Implementing seamless authentication and directory synchronization.
Managing identities across hybrid environments securely.
Monitoring user activities, sign-in events, and security alerts.
Generating reports and analyzing identity-related metrics.
Implementing best practices for identity security and compliance.
Understand advance topics such as Verified ID, permission Management and GSA
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Requirements:
No programming knowledge needed, but familiarity of the cloud concepts and basic security and identity provider concepts is needed.

Description:
Microsoft Entra ID is a cloud-based identity and access management service that enables secure access to external and internal resources such as Microsoft 365, Azure portal, and various SaaS applications. It offers features like single sign-on, multifactor authentication, and conditional access to protect user identities and credentials, catering to different roles within an organization, including IT admins and app developersIT professionals should learn Microsoft Entra ID because it is essential for managing secure access to applications and resources in cloud. Here are some benefits:Secure IT Environment: Entra ID is foundational for creating a secure IT environment, crucial in today’s landscape where cyber threats are prevalent.Centralized Management: It offers centralized identity and access management, simplifying the administration of user permissions and reducing admin workload.Compliance: Governance and reporting tools within Entra ID help organizations meet compliance obligations, an important aspect for any business.Productivity: Features like single sign-on (SSO) streamline user access, enhancing productivity by reducing the time spent on login processes.Career Advancement: Knowledge of Entra ID can open up career opportunities as a security and identity engineer or identity and access administrator.Innovation: Developers can use Entra ID to build personalized experiences and secure applications, fostering innovation.

Who this course is for:
Cloud Engineer, Cloud Administrator, Identity Administrator, Cloud Architect, Security Engineer, Security Architect