Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect: Implement an Azure Active Directory Strategy from Pluralsight

Protecting applications and systems starts with identity management and strong authentication methods. This course will teach you how to configure Azure Active Directory and Azure AD MFA and help prepare you for the AZ-303 exam.

Storing and protecting identities in the cloud is the foundation of securing application access. In this course, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect: Implement an Azure Active Directory Strategy, you’ll learn to configure Azure Active Directory and protect user identities using multi-factor authentication. First, you’ll explore configuring directories and user accounts. Next, you’ll discover advanced features of Azure AD, like identity protection and self-service password reset. Finally, you’ll learn how to configure Azure AD users for multi-factor authentication and protect applications using conditional access policies. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Azure Active Directory needed to prepare for the AZ-303 exam.

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Syllabus

Configuring Azure Active Directory

Configuring Azure AD Multi-factor Authentication

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Develops advanced Azure AD features, which are core skills for cloud computing

Explores identity protection and self-service password reset, which are standard in industry security

Covers multi-factor authentication and conditional access policies, which are essential for protecting applications

Prepares learners for the AZ-303 exam, which validates skills in Azure Active Directory

Prerequisites may be needed for certain learners, which may cause scheduling delays

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Learners who complete Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect: Implement an Azure Active Directory Strategy will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Security Engineer

A Cloud Security Engineer designs, develops, and implements cloud security solutions. These solutions protect cloud-based applications, data, and infrastructure from cyber threats. This course can provide the foundation for this role by teaching you how to configure Azure Active Directory and Azure AD MFA. This knowledge can help you develop and implement cloud security solutions that meet your organization's needs.

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Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect designs, builds, and manages cloud computing solutions. These solutions can include applications, data, and infrastructure. This course can provide the foundation for this role by teaching you how to configure Azure Active Directory and Azure AD MFA. This knowledge can help you design and build cloud computing solutions that are secure and meet your organization's needs.

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Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer

An Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer designs, implements, and manages identity and access management solutions. These solutions control who has access to an organization's resources. This course can provide the foundation for this role by teaching you how to configure Azure Active Directory and Azure AD MFA. This knowledge can help you design and implement IAM solutions that meet your organization's needs.

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Information Security Analyst

An Information Security Analyst designs, implements, and manages information security solutions. These solutions protect an organization's information assets from cyber threats. This course can provide the foundation for this role by teaching you how to configure Azure Active Directory and Azure AD MFA. This knowledge can help you design and implement information security solutions that meet your organization's needs.

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Security Analyst

A Security Analyst monitors and analyzes security data to identify and respond to threats. This course can provide the foundation for this role by teaching you how to configure Azure Active Directory and Azure AD MFA. This knowledge can help you identify and respond to threats more effectively.

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Systems Administrator

A Systems Administrator installs, configures, and maintains computer systems. This course can provide the foundation for this role by teaching you how to configure Azure Active Directory and Azure AD MFA. This knowledge can help you manage and maintain computer systems more effectively.

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Network Administrator

A Network Administrator designs, implements, and manages computer networks. This course can provide the foundation for this role by teaching you how to configure Azure Active Directory and Azure AD MFA. This knowledge can help you design and implement computer networks more effectively.

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Security Manager

A Security Manager plans, organizes, and directs the activities of a security department.

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IT Manager

An IT Manager plans, organizes, and directs the activities of an IT department.

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Consultant

A Consultant provides expert advice to clients.

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Risk Manager

A Risk Manager identifies, assesses, and manages risks.