Azure Identity and Access Management Foundations

Managing who can access your cloud resources is the cornerstone of modern cloud security. As organizations migrate to the cloud, securing identities within Azure becomes a critical skill for any IT professional. This text-only course guides you from the absolute basics of identity management to implementing robust access control strategies. You will gain a deep understanding of how to configure secure authentication, manage user permissions, and protect cloud assets using industry-standard security models. What you'll learn: Understand foundational identity concepts and the differences between authentication and authorization; Configure users, groups, and administrative roles within Azure Active Directory and Entra ID; Implement modern security policies including Multi-Factor Authentication and Conditional Access; Manage application access and register secure applications within the Azure ecosystem; Apply the principles of Zero Trust and least privilege to cloud resource management. The course starts with essential definitions and foundational identity structures before moving into practical configuration scenarios and policy design. Through clear written explanations and step-by-step configuration walkthroughs, you will build a solid foundation in cloud security. This course is designed for beginners to cloud security, system administrators, and anyone preparing for cloud security roles. No prior security experience is required. Start reading today to master the core principles of Azure identity management.