Welcome to Microsoft Entra Core Capabilities is the second course in the SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals specialization. This course is designed for IT administrators, security engineers, and cloud learners who want to strengthen their understanding of identity-first security and governance using Microsoft Entra.
Microsoft Entra Core Capabilities
Microsoft Entra Core Capabilities
This course is part of Exam Prep SC-900: Microsoft Certified Security Fundamentals Specialization
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October 2025
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This course is part of the Exam Prep SC-900: Microsoft Certified Security Fundamentals Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course
This week covers Entra ID’s authentication methods and access control capabilities. You’ll configure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), implement password policies, and set up Conditional Access policies to enforce least-privilege access. The week also explores RBAC learning to assign roles at the right scope and manage device joins. By the end of week you will be able to Explain Microsoft Entra ID’s role within Microsoft’s security ecosystem, Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID tenants, Enable external user collaboration securely, and Differentiate between identity providers and configure federated authentication.
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12 videos3 readings3 assignments
Welcome to Week 2! this week, we dive into authentication and access management in Microsoft Entra ID. You’ll configure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), password protection policies, and Conditional Access rules to enforce secure sign-ins. The lessons also cover RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), demonstrating how to assign roles and manage permissions effectively across different scopes. By the end of the week, you will be able to Configure MFA and passwordless authentication methods, Design Conditional Access policies for secure access and Implement RBAC effectively at tenant, group, or resource scope.
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8 videos1 reading2 assignments
Welcome to Week 3! this week focuses on governance and identity protection features of Microsoft Entra ID. You’ll explore Privileged Identity Management (PIM) to enforce just-in-time (JIT) access, conduct access reviews, and automate provisioning/deprovisioning. This week also covers Microsoft Entra ID Protection, showing how to detect and mitigate identity risks with real-time monitoring. By the end of the week, you will be able to Configure MFA and passwordless authentication methods, Design Conditional Access policies for secure access and Implement RBAC effectively at tenant, group, or resource scope.
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