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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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  • Module 1: Learn how to use multi-factor authentication with Azure AD to harden your user accounts.
  • In this module, you will:

    • Learn about Azure AD Multi-Factor Authentication (Azure AD MFA)
    • Create a plan to deploy Azure AD MFA
    • Turn on Azure AD MFA for users and specific apps
  • Module 2: 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 365 Customer Lockbox.
  • Module 3: Implement and manage hybrid identity
  • By the end of this module you will be able to:

    • Plan, design, and implement Azure Active Directory Connect (AADC)
    • Manage Azure Active Directory Connect (AADC)
    • 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 Azure Active Directory Connect Health

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Secure Azure Active Directory users with Multi-Factor Authentication
    • Introduction
    • What is Azure AD Multi-Factor Authentication?
    • Plan your multi-factor authentication deployment
    • Exercise - Enable Azure AD Multi-Factor Authentication
    • Configure multi-factor authentication methods
    • Summary
  • Module 2: 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 365 Customer Lockbox
    • Explore access control management during employee transfer and termination
    • Summary and knowledge check
  • Module 3: Implement and manage hybrid identity
    • Introduction
    • Plan, design, and implement Azure Active Directory Connect
    • Implement manage password hash synchronization (PHS)
    • Implement manage pass-through authentication (PTA)
    • Demo - Manage pass-through authentication and seamless single sign-on
    • Implement and manage federation
    • Trouble-shoot synchronization errors
    • Implement Azure Active Directory Connect Health
    • Manage Azure Active Directory Connect Health
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary and resources

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