Resource Security with Entra ID: Identity and Access Management

In an era of remote work and cloud-native services, identity has become the new security perimeter. Protecting organizational resources requires a robust, modern approach to access control. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of identity management using Entra ID, helping you transition from basic security definitions to configuring advanced access controls and implementing Zero Trust principles. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational identity concepts, including authentication, authorization, and tenant architecture. - Configure strong authentication methods like multi-factor authentication and passwordless access. - Apply Conditional Access policies to enforce granular, context-aware security boundaries. - Implement Just-in-Time privileged access to minimize the attack surface of administrative roles. - Extend identity-based security to modern workloads, including AI-powered applications. - Practice troubleshooting access issues and auditing identity logs through clear, written scenarios. The course starts with essential terminology and core identity concepts before moving systematically into policy configuration, privileged identity management, and application integration. You will learn through detailed written explanations, step-by-step configuration walkthroughs, and practical security scenarios. This course is designed for aspiring security administrators, IT professionals, and beginners looking to build a solid foundation in cloud identity management, with no prior experience required. Start reading today to build a secure foundation for your cloud architecture.