Designing Authentication and Authorization Solutions in Azure

Securing cloud applications and data starts with robust identity management. Understanding how to design secure authentication and authorization systems is a critical skill for modern cloud architects and security professionals. This written course guides you from foundational security concepts to designing enterprise-grade identity solutions. You will learn how to evaluate security requirements, choose the right protocols, and architect access control strategies that protect critical cloud resources. What you'll learn: 1. Understand foundational identity concepts, including authentication, authorization, and the principles of Zero Trust. 2. Design modern authentication flows using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and passwordless methods. 3. Configure secure authorization models using Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC). 4. Implement managed identities and service principals to secure machine-to-machine communications. 5. Architect hybrid identity solutions integrating on-premises directories with Azure cloud identity services. 6. Design conditional access policies to enforce contextual security controls based on user risk and device state. You will begin by learning core identity terminology and protocols before exploring practical design patterns for user access, application integration, and resource protection. This text-based course is designed for aspiring cloud architects, security beginners, and IT professionals looking to build a strong foundation in cloud identity design with no prior security architecture experience required. Start reading today to master the fundamentals of secure cloud access design.