Describe the authentication capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID

  • Module
  • 7 Units
Beginner
Business User
Student
Azure
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra

Learn about the authentication capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID, including multifactor authentication, and how they improve security. You'll also learn about self-service password reset (SSPR) and the password protection and management capabilities.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Describe the authentication methods of Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Describe multifactor authentication (MFA) in Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Describe self-service password reset (SSPR) in Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Describe the password protection and management capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID.

Prerequisites

  • General understanding of networking and cloud computing concepts.
  • General IT knowledge or any general experience working in an IT environment.
  • General understanding of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.

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