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Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure Active Directory)

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Training process

Training needs analysis

If you have specific requirements regarding the training programme, we will carry out a training needs analysis for you. This will guide us on which aspects of the programme should receive greater emphasis, so that the training programme meets your specific needs.

What will you gain?

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Confident Entra rollout - You will understand how Microsoft Entra evolved from Azure AD and where it fits in the Microsoft ecosystem, so you can plan identity services in your organization with more confidence.

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Efficient user management - You will learn how to create users, configure groups and roles, and synchronize accounts from Active Directory, helping you organize access structures and reduce admin mistakes.

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Secure sign-in and SSO - You will configure MFA, SSO, federation, and SSPR, so you can strengthen sign-in security for users while making everyday access to apps and services much simpler.

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Stronger access protection - You will learn how to use RBAC, Conditional Access, and Identity Protection to reduce account takeover risk, enforce proper access rules, and respond to threats more effectively.

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App and protocol integration - You will master app registration and work with OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML, enabling you to integrate internal and SaaS applications with Microsoft Entra ID efficiently.

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Device and identity control - You will understand the differences between Entra Join, Hybrid Join, and Registration, and connect access decisions with device compliance and Intune for hybrid work scenarios.

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Effective monitoring and troubleshooting - You will learn how to analyze audit logs and sign-in logs and troubleshoot access issues, allowing you to resolve incidents faster and prepare more effectively for security reviews.

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Automation and best practices - You will explore Zero Trust and use PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API to automate admin tasks, standardize configurations, and scale access management across your environment.

Training programme

1. Introduction to Microsoft Entra

  • what Microsoft Entra is and how it evolved from Azure AD,
  • key functions and applications,
  • Microsoft Entra in the Microsoft ecosystem.

2. Identity and User Management

  • creating and managing users,
  • groups and roles – configuration and application,
  • synchronization of users from on-premises (Azure AD Connect),
  • dynamic groups and membership management.

3. Authentication and authorization

  • authentication methods in Microsoft Entra ID,
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – implementation and configuration,
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) and identity federation,
  • Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR).

4. Access Management and Security Policies

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC),
  • Conditional Access – defining access rules,
  • Identity Protection – risk analysis and protections,
  • Microsoft Entra Permissions Management.

5. Integration with applications and services

  • registration and configuration of applications,
  • Enterprise Applications – management of access to SaaS applications,
  • tokens and protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML),
  • integration with Microsoft 365 and other solutions.

6. Device Management and Conditional Access

  • Microsoft Entra Join, Hybrid Join and Entra Registration,
  • Device Compliance and integration with Microsoft Intune,
  • Windows Hello for Business and other sign-in methods.

7. Monitoring, reporting and compliance

  • audit logs and login analysis,
  • diagnostics and troubleshooting of access problems,
  • compliance with regulations and legal requirements.

8. Advanced scenarios and best practices

  • Zero Trust in the context of Microsoft Entra,
  • secure identity management in the organization,
  • automation and access management with PowerShell and Graph API.

What are the prerequisites for participating in the training?

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Basic IT administration - You should be comfortable with core system administration concepts and user account management so you can easily follow roles, permissions, and access-related processes.

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Microsoft environment familiarity - It will help if you know the basics of Microsoft 365, Azure, or Windows Server, because the training refers to services, directories, and integrations used in these environments.

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Networking and authentication basics - You should understand the basics of networking, sign-in, and access control so you can work more easily with topics such as SSO, MFA, identity federation, and Conditional Access.

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Experience with users and groups - It is useful if you have experience managing users, groups, or permissions in a business environment, because you will move from theory to practical configuration more quickly.