Module 5: Azure Identity and Access Management

Introduction to Azure Active Directory (AD)

Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM) provides security controls and mechanisms to manage user identities and access permissions to Azure resources. It includes services such as Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Azure IAM helps you secure your Azure environment, protect sensitive data, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Azure Security Center and Key Vault

Azure Security Center is a unified security management system that provides advanced threat protection across hybrid cloud workloads. It offers a centralized view of security posture, continuous security assessment, and advanced threat detection. With Azure Security Center, organizations can proactively identify and mitigate security risks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Real-life scenarios: Managing user identities and access

– Single Sign-On: Businesses use Azure AD to provide single sign-on (SSO) capabilities to their users, allowing them to access multiple applications and services with just one set of credentials.

– Multi-Factor Authentication: Businesses use Azure MFA to add an extra layer of security to their Azure resources, requiring users to provide two or more authentication factors to verify their identity.

Implementing single sign-on (SSO) with Azure AD

Implementing single sign-on (SSO) with Azure AD enables users to access multiple applications and services using a single set of credentials, enhancing user productivity and simplifying identity management. By configuring SSO with Azure AD, organizations can streamline access to cloud-based applications, reducing password fatigue and the risk of password-related security incidents.

Lessons Learned: Security best practices in Azure

Security is a shared responsibility between cloud providers and customers. While Azure provides robust security controls and features, it is essential for organizations to implement security best practices to protect their assets and data effectively. Some key security best practices in Azure include:

– Enforcing least privilege access: Limiting user access to only the resources and permissions necessary to perform their job responsibilities.

Certification Pathway: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate