Microsoft Series

Identity & Access Management

This series is focused on Microsoft identity and access concepts that matter in real environments — from fundamentals, to admin workflows, to the policy decisions that shape how users access resources securely.

Expect lessons on Microsoft Entra ID, external users, MFA, conditional access, authentication, and the practical context needed to make the platform feel less abstract.

Featured Episode
External Users in Microsoft Entra ID
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A practical introduction to external users in Microsoft Entra ID, including what they are, why they exist, and how they appear and function in the Entra portal.

External users are identities brought into your tenant from outside your organization.
This commonly shows up in B2B collaboration scenarios.
The Entra portal exposes useful properties and management controls for these accounts.
Episodes

Follow the series in order.

Each lesson is built to stand on its own while still fitting into a broader identity and access learning path.

Episode 1

External Users in Microsoft Entra ID

AvailableConcept + Walkthrough9 min

A practical introduction to external users in Microsoft Entra ID, including what they are, why they exist, and how they appear and function in the Entra portal.

Episode 2

Planning and Enforcing MFA in Entra

In ProgressConcept + Implementation10 min

A practical look at how multifactor authentication is planned and enforced in Microsoft Entra, including Security Defaults, Conditional Access, and the licensing context that shapes your options.