IAM Concepts Covered

  1.  Explore identity in Microsoft Entra ID

  •  Microsoft Entra ID controls secure access for users, devices, apps, and external users using Zero Trust principles

  • Identity acts as the control plane for authentication, authorization, auditing, and licensing

    2.Implement initial configuration of Microsoft Entra ID

  • Customize the sign-in experience and configure tenant settings, including branding and custom domains

  • Manage Microsoft Entra roles and permissions using least-privilege and administrative units for secure delegation

     3.Create, configure, and manage identities
  • Manage users, groups, and devices in Microsoft Entra ID
  • Assign and control licenses for users and groups

  • Use automation and security attributes to simplify identity management
    4.Implement and manage external identities
  • Enable secure guest access (B2B) for external users in Microsoft Entra ID
  • Invite, manage, and control external users across Entra ID and Microsoft 365
  • Use identity providers, cross-tenant access, and Verified ID for secure collaboration
  5.Implement and manage hybrid identity
  • Integrate on-premises Active Directory with Microsoft Entra ID using Entra Connect and authentication methods like PHS, PTA, SSO, and federation
  • Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot synchronization and identity health using Entra Connect Health / Entra Health
  6.Secure Microsoft Entra users with multifactor authentication 38 min
  • Multifactor Authentication (MFA) adds an extra verification step to secure Microsoft Entra user sign-ins
  • Plan, enable, and configure MFA methods to protect accounts and reduce unauthorized access
   7.Manage user authentication
  • Implement and manage multiple authentication methods in Microsoft Entra ID, including passwordless (FIDO2, Windows Hello), MFA, and certificates
  • Secure user sign-ins with password protection, self-service password reset, and smart lockout

   8.Plan, implement, and administer Conditional Access 

  •  Plan and implement Conditional Access policies to control user access based on identity, device, location, and risk
  • Use policy controls, session management, and testing to enforce security and continuously evaluate access
   9.Manage Microsoft Entra Identity Protection
  •  Detect and manage user and sign-in risks using risk policies and enforced MFA
  • Monitor, investigate, and remediate risky users and workload identities to protect the environment
    10.Implement access management for Azure resources

  •  Manage Azure resource access using Azure RBAC, including built-in and custom role assignments
  • Secure applications with managed identities and Azure Key Vault RBAC
   11.Deploy and Configure Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access
  • Use Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access to apply Zero Trust, making identity the gatekeeper for internet and private app access

  • Configure Internet Access, Private Access, Conditional Access, and monitoring to securely connect users to resources
    12.Implement access management for apps
  • Integrate and manage enterprise and custom applications in Microsoft Entra ID using SSO, app registration, and app roles
  • Secure app access with policies, OAuth permissions, monitoring, and role-based management

  • Cloud Identity Structure

    • Users (employees, admins)

    • Groups (HR, IT, Finance)

    • Roles (Global Admin, User Admin)

  • Identity Architecture Diagram

    • On-prem AD → Entra ID (Hybrid model)

  • User & Group Management System

    • Create users automatically

    • Assign groups dynamically

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    • Admin vs normal user access

  • Hybrid Identity Setup

    • Sync on-prem Active Directory with cloud

  • Secure Login System

    • Password + MFA

    • OTP / Authenticator app

  • Conditional Access Policies

    • Allow login only from India

    • Block risky sign-ins

    •  Implement Access Management for Applications

  • Single Sign-On (SSO) System

    • One login → many apps

  • Enterprise App Access Control

    • Who can access:

      • HR app

      • Finance app

    









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