SC300: Microsoft Identity and Access
Administration

Course description

This course helps you understand identity and access management across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. You will learn to configure secure authentication solutions, deploy privileged roles, and implement Conditional Access policies. By the end, you will be able to effectively secure authentication and identity management in a cloud environment.

Course objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Manage user identities and access in Azure Active Directory and Microsoft 365.
• Implement secure authentication solutions, including multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Configure and manage Conditional Access to protect applications and data.
• Deploy and administer privileged roles with Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Monitor, detect, and respond to identity-related threats with Microsoft Identity Protection.

Who is this course for?

This course is intended for a broad audience, including:

• IT security professionals: Managing access in hybrid infrastructures.
• Azure administrators: Looking to strengthen their security skills in Azure.
• Security analysts: Specializing in cybersecurity and incident management.
• Cloud architects: Designing secure solutions with Entra ID.
• Cybersecurity consultants: Supporting companies with identity and access management in Azure.
• Risk and compliance managers: Securing cloud environments to meet regulatory requirements.

Prerequisites

No specific prerequisites are required. This course is open to anyone wishing to learn security on Azure, though basic knowledge of IT or information systems can be an asset.

Course curriculum

Introduction and Identity & Access Management

• Introduction to security in Azure and identity management.
• Identity and access management in Entra ID.
• Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) and synchronization strategies.

Data Protection and Infrastructure Security

• Managing data encryption, key protection, and backup strategies.
• Configuring security for virtual machines, networks, and containers.
• Using firewalls and Network Security Groups (NSGs) in Azure.

Monitoring, Threat Response, and Application Security

• Configuring Azure Security Center for incident management and security alerts.
• Securing applications and APIs in Azure; managing risks and vulnerabilities.
• Using Azure Sentinel for threat detection and incident management.

Course benefits

• Pedagogical approach: Alternating theory and practice for better assimilation of concepts.
• Qualified instructors: Specialists with hands-on experience in identity and access management.
• Tools and learning materials: Access to online resources, live demonstrations, and real case studies.
• Accessibility: Open to all, with no advanced technical prerequisites.

Teaching methods and tools used

• Live demonstrations with Azure identity and access services.
• Hands-on workshops and real case studies across various sectors (industry, retail, healthcare).
• Experience sharing: Best practices and common pitfalls observed in enterprises.
• Simulations and tools: Use of simulators and cloud platforms for interactive labs.

Assessment

• Final multiple-choice test.
• Practical case studies.
• Continuous assessment with personalized feedback.

Standards and references

• Azure Well-Architected Framework.
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).
• HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
• ISO 27001, SOC 2 (Service Organization Control).
• PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard).
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework.