Registering and Configuring Applications in Entra ID

Modern cloud security relies on robust identity management. Securing access for your custom applications requires a solid understanding of how identity providers manage permissions, consent, and resource access. This course guides you through the essential concepts of cloud identity management using Entra ID, preparing you to integrate your software securely within enterprise environments. You will begin with core terminology, foundational security concepts, and the fundamentals of cloud identity. From there, you will learn how to register applications, establish secure trust relationships, and manage permissions effectively. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational cloud identity concepts and key Entra ID terminology - Register custom applications and configure secure authentication settings - Manage application permissions, consent flows, and API scopes - Configure service principals to establish secure identities for automated workloads - Apply modern security practices, including the principle of least privilege, to application registrations This course is structured to take you from absolute beginner to confident practitioner. You will start with the basics of directory services before progressing to practical configuration scenarios and security best practices. This course is designed for beginner cloud administrators, developers, and security enthusiasts who want to understand identity configuration. No prior experience with Entra ID or cloud administration is required. Start reading today to master the fundamentals of secure cloud application integration.