Training Course: MS 365 Identity and Access Management

Introduction

The "MS 365 Identity and Access Management" course is designed to equip IT professionals and administrators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage identity and access within Microsoft 365 (MS 365) environments. Identity and access management is a critical component of ensuring data security, compliance, and productivity in modern organizations. In this course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of MS 365 identity management, authentication, and access control. Through a combination of theoretical concepts, hands-on exercises, and real-world scenarios, this course will empower participants to become proficient in managing identities and access within MS 365.

Objectives

• Understand the fundamental concepts and importance of identity and access management in MS 365.

• Configure and manage user identities, groups, and roles in MS 365.

• Implement secure authentication methods and single sign-on (SSO) solutions.

• Control access to MS 365 resources and applications based on security policies.

• Monitor and audit identity and access activities for security and compliance.

• Handle identity and access challenges in diverse organizational settings.

• Enhance data security and user productivity through effective identity and access management in MS 365.

Course Outlines

Day 1

 Introduction to MS 365 Identity and Access Management

• Understanding the role and significance of identity and access management in MS 365.
• Overview of identity providers and authentication methods in MS 365.
• Security and compliance considerations in identity management.

Day 2

 Managing User Identities and Groups

• Configuring user accounts and groups in MS 365.
• Creating custom roles and permissions.
• Implementing role-based access control (RBAC) for identity management.

Day 3

 Authentication Methods and Single Sign-On (SSO)

• Implementing password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) in MS 365.
• Enabling and configuring Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Connect.
• Setting up and managing SSO solutions for MS 365.

Day 4

 Access Control and Security Policies

• Defining and enforcing access control policies for MS 365 resources.
• Role-based access control (RBAC) for applications and data.
• Conditional Access policies for dynamic access control.

Day 5

 Monitoring and Audit for Identity and Access Management

• Implementing identity and access management auditing in MS 365.
• Monitoring and reporting on security events and incidents.
• Incident response and recovery in identity and access management.