Identity Governance and Entitlement Management with Entra ID

Managing user access and securing sensitive resources is a critical challenge for modern organizations. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of identity governance, helping you control who has access to what, when, and why. You will transition from manual access management to automated, secure entitlement workflows. By reading through clear explanations and structured scenarios, you will learn how to implement zero-trust security patterns to protect your organization's digital assets. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of identity governance and zero-trust security. - Configure access packages to automate resource assignment for internal and external users. - Set up systematic access reviews to ensure permissions are regularly audited and revoked when unnecessary. - Manage highly privileged roles using Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for just-in-time access. - Monitor and analyze identity-related events to detect and respond to security anomalies. The course begins with essential terminology and the fundamentals of identity governance before moving into step-by-step guides for configuring access packages, reviews, and privileged roles. This course is designed for IT beginners, aspiring security administrators, and system coordinators who want a solid foundation in identity management without needing prior experience. Start building a more secure and organized digital workspace today.