Getting Started with Entra ID for Azure Identity and Access Management

Securing cloud resources starts with robust identity management. As organizations migrate to the cloud, understanding how to control access and protect user identities is a critical skill for any IT professional. This text-based course guides you through the core principles of Entra ID, the backbone of Azure identity and access management. You will transition from a beginner to confidently planning, implementing, and managing secure identity solutions, ensuring the right people have the right access to your cloud assets. What you'll learn: Understand the foundational concepts of cloud identity and access management (IAM); Configure user accounts, groups, and administrative roles within Entra ID; Implement secure authentication methods, including multi-factor authentication and passwordless options; Apply Zero Trust security principles using conditional access policies; Set up single sign-on (SSO) to streamline user access across applications; Manage external identities and secure collaboration with guest users. The course starts with essential identity terminology and the architectural foundations of Entra ID. You will then progress through step-by-step written walkthroughs covering user management, authentication security, and advanced access policies. Designed entirely for beginners, this course requires no prior cloud administration experience. Start reading today to build a strong foundation in cloud security and identity management.