SC-5008: Configure and govern entitlement with Microsoft Entra ID
Course Overview
Master the configuration and governance of user access entitlements using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) in this instructor-led course designed for security and identity professionals. Learn how to implement robust identity governance controls that ensure users have the right access to resources, streamline access management, and mitigate security risks.
This course dives deep into entitlement management, role-based access control (RBAC), access reviews, and privileged identity management (PIM) within Microsoft Entra ID. You’ll gain practical insights into designing scalable access models and enforcing compliance with organizational policies, empowering secure and efficient identity lifecycle management.
The class includes 40% to 50% hands-on exercises, providing real-world experience configuring and governing entitlements with Microsoft Entra ID.
Target Audience:
This course is ideal for:
Identity and access management (IAM) professionals, security engineers, and IT administrators
Professionals responsible for configuring and managing Microsoft Entra ID access policies and governance
Compliance officers and auditors overseeing identity governance processes
Individuals preparing for certifications related to Microsoft Entra ID, identity governance, or security operations
Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of identity and access management concepts and familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID or Azure Active Directory is recommended.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Overview of Identity Governance and Microsoft Entra ID Entitlement Management
Understand the principles of identity governance and entitlement management
Explore the role of Microsoft Entra ID in managing access lifecycle and compliance
Review key governance components: access packages, policies, and workflows
Module 2: Configuring Access Packages and Entitlement Management
Design and create access packages to automate access assignment and requests
Configure lifecycle workflows for access approvals, expiration, and revocation
Manage external user access and guest user scenarios securely
Module 3: Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Define and assign roles to enforce least privilege access using RBAC
Configure Privileged Identity Management to secure, monitor, and manage elevated access
Enable just-in-time (JIT) access and approval workflows for privileged roles
Module 4: Conducting Access Reviews and Compliance Enforcement
Plan and execute access reviews to ensure ongoing entitlement accuracy
Automate access certification processes and manage reviewer assignments
Integrate governance processes with compliance reporting and audit logs
Module 5: Monitoring and Reporting Entitlement Activities
Use Microsoft Entra ID reporting tools to monitor entitlement changes and access patterns
Detect and respond to anomalous access or entitlement risks
Leverage Azure AD Identity Protection and Microsoft Sentinel for enhanced visibility
Module 6: Best Practices for Scaling Identity Governance
Design scalable entitlement governance models for large enterprises
Align entitlement policies with organizational security and compliance requirements
Implement continuous improvement processes for governance maturity
Delivery Format:
Instructor-led training with expert guidance and demonstrations
40% to 50% hands-on labs and exercises using Microsoft Entra ID environment
Practical scenarios focused on real-world entitlement governance challenges
Hands-On Labs
This course includes practical, hands-on laboratory exercises to reinforce your learning:
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