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In this course, Configuring Microsoft Azure Active Directory Privileged Identity Management, you learn how to apply and monitor least-privilege security for Azure Active Directory and your Azure subscriptions.

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In this course, Configuring Microsoft Azure Active Directory Privileged Identity Management, you learn how to apply and monitor least-privilege security for Azure Active Directory and your Azure subscriptions.

Which accounts have high-privilege access to your Azure AD tenant and trusting subscriptions? How easily can you report and remediate this issue? In this course, Configuring Microsoft Azure Active Directory Privileged Identity Management, you will learn how to use this tool to quickly identify high-privilege role holders and assign time-limited on-demand administrative access. First, you will gain an understanding of how to use Azure AD PIM to manage and report on both Azure AD and Azure resource roles. Next, you will discover the "hows and whys" of access reviews. Finally, you will explore how to audit the entire process to ensure security compliance. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to enforce least-privilege access in your Azure environment, which greatly increases your organizational security posture in Azure.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
Activate and Configure Azure AD PIM
Implement and Monitor Azure AD PIM Privileged Access
Organize and Perform Azure AD PIM Access Reviews
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Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Provides a deep dive into managing privileged access, which is mission critical for many organizations
Taught by Tim Warner, who is a recognized expert in Microsoft Azure Active Directory and privileged identity management
Explores a specialized topic in cloud security, which is highly relevant to IT professionals managing Azure environments
Requires access to Azure Active Directory and Azure subscriptions, which may not be readily available to all learners
May require prior experience with Azure Active Directory and Azure resource roles

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Configuring Microsoft Azure Active Directory Privileged Identity Management with these activities:
Review ARM and Azure AD fundamentals
Enhance your understanding of the key concepts that underpin Azure AD PIM.
Browse courses on Azure Resource Manager
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  • Review Microsoft documentation on ARM and Azure AD
  • Complete Microsoft Learn modules on these topics
Compile a resource library on Azure AD PIM
Organize and consolidate your learning materials for easy reference and future use.
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  • Gather resources from the course, tutorials, and other sources
  • Organize your resources into categories or topics
  • Create a central repository for your resources
Participate in a study group on Azure AD PIM
Collaborate with peers to reinforce your learning and gain new perspectives.
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  • Find a study group or create your own
  • Meet regularly to discuss Azure AD PIM concepts
  • Work together on practice exercises
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Practice configuring Azure AD PIM settings
Gain hands-on experience configuring Azure AD PIM to protect your Azure resources.
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  • Create a new Azure AD PIM policy
  • Assign roles to users and groups
  • Configure access reviews
Follow tutorials on advanced Azure AD PIM features
Expand your knowledge and skills by exploring advanced aspects of Azure AD PIM.
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  • Find tutorials on specific Azure AD PIM features
  • Follow the tutorials step-by-step
  • Test your understanding by completing the exercises
Create a blog post on Azure AD PIM best practices
Solidify your learning by sharing your knowledge with others.
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  • Research Azure AD PIM best practices
  • Write your blog post
  • Publish your post and share it with others
Implement Azure AD PIM in your organization
Apply your knowledge to a real-world project that will solidify your skills and benefit your organization.
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  • Plan your Azure AD PIM implementation
  • Deploy Azure AD PIM in your organization
  • Monitor and maintain your Azure AD PIM implementation

Career center

Learners who complete Configuring Microsoft Azure Active Directory Privileged Identity Management will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer
IAM Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing identity and access management solutions for an organization. They may also be responsible for overseeing the IAM operations team and ensuring that the organization's IT systems are secure and compliant with regulations. Azure AD PIM is a critical tool for IAM Engineers. This course could be useful for IAM Engineers who want to gain a deeper understanding of how to use Azure AD PIM to protect their organization's IT systems.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
CISOs are responsible for overseeing the security of an organization's IT systems. They may also be responsible for developing and implementing security policies and procedures. Implementing and monitoring Azure AD PIM privileged access is one of the key responsibilities of a CISO. Therefore, this course may be useful for CISOs who want to gain a deeper understanding of how to use Azure AD PIM to protect their organization's IT systems.
Security Architect
Security Architects are responsible for designing and implementing security solutions for an organization. They may also be responsible for overseeing the security operations team and ensuring that the organization's IT systems are secure and compliant with regulations. Implementing and monitoring Azure AD PIM privileged access is a key part of a Security Architect's job. They also have the responsibility to organize and perform Azure AD PIM access reviews. Therefore, this course is a good fit for those wanting to start or advance their career as a Security Architect.
Security Engineer
Security Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security solutions for an organization. They may also be responsible for overseeing the security operations team and ensuring that the organization's IT systems are secure and compliant with regulations. Implementing and monitoring Azure AD PIM privileged access is a critical part of a Security Engineer's job. This course could be useful for Security Engineers who want to gain a deeper understanding of how to use Azure AD PIM to protect their organization's IT systems.
Information Security Manager
Information Security Managers are responsible for overseeing the security of an organization's IT systems. Audit the entire process to ensure security compliance is one of their key responsibilities. Therefore, this course may be helpful to those looking to gain a deeper understanding of how to use Azure AD PIM to protect their organization's IT systems.
DevSecOps Engineer
DevSecOps Engineers are responsible for integrating security into the software development lifecycle. They may also be responsible for developing and implementing security measures to protect an organization's IT systems. Implement Azure AD PIM to manage and report on both Azure AD and Azure resource roles is one of the job responsibilities of a DevSecOps Engineer. This course could be useful for DevSecOps Engineers who want to gain a deeper understanding of how to use Azure AD PIM to protect their organization's IT systems.
Data Privacy Officer
Data Privacy Officers are responsible for ensuring that an organization's IT systems are compliant with data privacy regulations. They may also be responsible for developing and implementing data privacy policies and procedures. This course could be useful for Data Privacy Officers who want to gain a deeper understanding of how to use Azure AD PIM to protect their organization's IT systems and user data.
Cloud Security Engineer
Cloud Security Engineers are responsible for securing cloud-based applications and infrastructure. They may also be responsible for developing and implementing security measures to protect an organization's cloud assets. Implementing and monitoring Azure AD PIM privileged access is relevant to a Cloud Security Engineer's job. This course may be useful for Cloud Security Engineers who want to gain a deeper understanding of how to use Azure AD PIM to protect their organization's IT systems in the cloud.
Risk Manager
Risk Managers are responsible for identifying and assessing risks to an organization's IT systems. They may also be responsible for developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies. Implementing and monitoring Azure AD PIM privileged access is relevant to a Risk Manager's daily duties. This course could be useful for Risk Managers who want to gain a deeper understanding of how to use Azure AD PIM to protect their organization's IT systems.
Compliance Manager
Compliance Managers are responsible for ensuring that an organization's IT systems are compliant with regulations. They may also be responsible for developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures. This course can help Compliance Managers gain a deeper understanding of how to use Azure AD PIM for role-based access control which is a requirement by multiple compliance mandates such as NIST, HIPAA and ISO 27001.
Security Analyst
Security Analysts are responsible for monitoring and analyzing security data to identify threats and vulnerabilities. They may also be responsible for developing and implementing security measures to protect an organization's IT systems. This course could be useful for Security Analysts who want to gain a deeper understanding of how to use Azure AD PIM to identify and mitigate security risks.
IT Manager
IT Managers are responsible for overseeing the IT operations of an organization. This may include managing the IT budget, hiring and firing IT staff, and ensuring that the IT systems are running smoothly. This course could be useful for IT Managers who want to gain a deeper understanding of how to use Azure AD PIM to protect their organization's IT systems.
Business Continuity Planner
Business Continuity Planners are responsible for developing and implementing plans to ensure that an organization can continue to operate in the event of a disaster. Implementing and monitoring Azure AD PIM privileged access is one of the components that would be included in a business continuity plan. Therefore, this course may be useful for Business Continuity Planners who want to gain a deeper understanding of how to use Azure AD PIM to protect their organization's IT systems in the event of a disaster.
IT Director
IT Directors are responsible for overseeing the entire IT operation of an organization. This may include setting the IT strategy, managing the IT budget, and ensuring that the IT systems are aligned with the business goals. This course could be useful for IT Directors who want to gain a deeper understanding of how to use Azure AD PIM to protect their organization's IT systems.
IT Auditor
IT Auditors are responsible for ensuring that an organization's IT systems are secure and compliant with regulations. They may also be responsible for investigating security breaches and recommending corrective actions. Activating and configuring Azure AD PIM is one of the key steps in securing an organization's Azure AD tenant and trusting subscriptions. Therefore, this course may be useful for IT Auditors who want to gain a deeper understanding of how to use Azure AD PIM to protect their organization's IT systems.

Reading list

We've selected ten books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Configuring Microsoft Azure Active Directory Privileged Identity Management.
Provides a comprehensive overview of Azure Active Directory Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and how to use it to manage and secure privileged access in your Azure environment. It covers all aspects of PIM, from planning and deployment to ongoing management and monitoring.
Provides a comprehensive overview of access management in Azure, including Privileged Identity Management. It offers guidance on how to implement and manage PIM to protect Azure resources.
Is an excellent resource for preparing for the CISSP exam. It covers all five domains of the exam, including identity and access management, cloud security, and more. As such, helpful as background reading for this course.
Provides a comprehensive overview of cloud security, including how to identify and mitigate risks associated with using cloud computing. It also covers specific cloud security topics such as Azure AD PIM and how to use it to control access to sensitive resources.
Comprehensive guide to information security management. It covers a wide range of topics, including identity and access management, cloud security, and more. As such, helpful as background reading for this course.
This document provides a comprehensive overview of the NIST Cloud Computing Security Reference Architecture. It covers a wide range of topics, including the components of the architecture, the benefits of the architecture, and the challenges of implementing the architecture.
Provides a comprehensive overview of information security. It covers a wide range of topics, including how to protect information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
Provides a comprehensive guide to cloud security. It covers a wide range of topics, including how to secure cloud infrastructure, how to protect cloud data, and how to manage cloud security risks.
Provides a comprehensive guide to security engineering. It covers a wide range of topics, including how to design and implement secure systems.

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