Security Event Monitoring and Reporting in Entra ID

In an era of sophisticated identity-based threats, securing user access is more critical than ever. This text-based course introduces you to the core concepts of identity security monitoring, helping you detect and respond to unauthorized access before it impacts your organization. You will transition from understanding basic identity concepts to actively analyzing security logs and configuring alerts. By learning how to interpret audit data and sign-in patterns, you will gain the practical skills needed to maintain a robust security posture. What you'll learn: Understand fundamental identity security terminology and the principles of Zero Trust; Analyze Entra ID sign-in logs and audit logs to identify anomalous behavior; Configure security alerts and notifications for suspicious activities; Interpret risk detections and multi-factor authentication failure patterns; Generate comprehensive security reports to meet compliance standards; Integrate security logs with modern analytics tools for deeper threat hunting. The curriculum starts with foundational definitions of identity governance before guiding you through written scenarios to analyze real-world security events. You will practice interpreting log files and setting up monitoring strategies through structured reading and conceptual exercises. This course is designed for aspiring security analysts, IT administrators, and beginners looking to understand identity monitoring, with no prior cloud security experience required. Start building your foundational skills in identity security monitoring today.