Managing Identity Risks with Entra ID Protection

Securing digital identities is the first line of defense in modern cybersecurity. This course teaches you how to leverage Entra ID Protection to safeguard your organization against credential compromise and identity-based threats. You will transition from understanding basic identity concepts to actively configuring automated risk policies, investigating suspicious activities, and implementing a zero-trust identity posture. What you'll learn: 1. Understand the foundational concepts of identity security and modern threat landscapes. 2. Configure risk policies to automatically respond to suspicious sign-ins and compromised credentials. 3. Analyze risk detections, telemetry, and security reports to investigate potential attacks. 4. Implement zero-trust security principles using conditional access and multi-factor authentication. 5. Manage and remediate flagged risks to maintain a clean, secure directory environment. Starting with essential terminology, this text-based course guides you step-by-step through configuring policies, interpreting risk signals, and establishing continuous identity monitoring. This course is designed for aspiring security administrators, IT support professionals, and beginners looking to specialize in identity access management. No prior security experience is required. Start reading today to build a robust defense for your organization's digital identities.