Describe the authentication capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID

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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.