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Learn how Microsoft supports using multifactor authentication as part of a cybersecurity solution

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Overview

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  • Learn how to use multifactor authentication with Microsoft Entra ID to harden your user accounts.

    In this module, you will:

    • Learn about Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication.
    • Create a plan to deploy Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication.
    • Turn on Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication for users and specific apps.
  • Learn how Microsoft 365 implements the principle of Zero Standing Access (ZSA) to protect production environments and customer data using Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-Enough-Access (JEA).

    Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

    • List two different types of accounts managed by Microsoft.
    • Name the tools and technologies used to control access within Microsoft 365 environments.
    • Explain mandatory prerequisites for granting service team accounts.
    • Describe Microsoft 365 service teams' privileged access management process.
    • Explain the process for using Microsoft Purview Customer Lockbox.
  • Creating a hybrid-identity solution to use your on-premises active directory can be challenging. Explore how to implement a secure hybrid-identity solution.

    By the end of this module you will be able to:

    • Plan, design, and implement Microsoft Entra Connect

    • Manage Microsoft Entra Connect

    • Manage password hash synchronization (PHS)

    • Manage pass-through authentication (PTA)

    • Manage seamless single sign-on (seamless SSO)

    • Manage federation excluding manual ADFS deployments

    • Troubleshoot synchronization errors

    • Implement and manage Microsoft Entra Connect Health

Syllabus

  • Secure Microsoft Entra users with multifactor authentication
    • Introduction
    • What is Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication?
    • Plan your multifactor authentication deployment
    • Exercise - Enable Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication
    • Configure multifactor authentication methods
    • Summary
  • Understand Microsoft 365 identity and access management
    • Introduction to Microsoft 365 identity and access management
    • Recognize Microsoft managed account types
    • Explore tools and technologies used for access control within Microsoft 365
    • Understand the prerequisites for service team account creation
    • Understand privileged access
    • Understand Microsoft Purview Customer Lockbox
    • Explore access control management during employee transfer and termination
    • Summary and knowledge check
  • Implement and manage hybrid identity
    • Introduction
    • Plan, design, and implement Microsoft Entra Connect
    • Implement manage password hash synchronization (PHS)
    • Implement manage pass-through authentication (PTA)
    • Explore pass-through authentication and seamless single sign-on (SSO)
    • Implement and manage federation
    • Trouble-shoot synchronization errors
    • Implement Microsoft Entra Connect Health
    • Manage Microsoft Entra Health
    • Module assessment
    • Summary and resources

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