Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator SC-300 Exam Guide

Master identity solutions and strategies and prepare to achieve Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator SC-300 certification

Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources such as mock exams, flashcards, and exam tips

Key Features

• Gain invaluable insights into SC-300 certification content from industry experts
• Strengthen your foundations and master all crucial concepts required for exam success
• Rigorous mock exams reflect the real exam environment, boosting your confidence and readiness
• Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources including mock exams, flashcards, exam tips

Book Description

SC-300 exam content has undergone significant changes, and this second edition aligns with the revised exam objectives. This updated edition gives you access to online exam prep resources such as chapter-wise practice questions, mock exams, interactive flashcards, and expert exam tips, providing you with all the tools you need for thorough exam preparation.

You’ll get to grips with the creation, configuration, and management of Microsoft Entra identities, as well as understand the planning, implementation, and management of Microsoft Entra user authentication processes. You’ll learn to deploy and use new Global Secure Access features, design cloud application strategies, and manage application access and policies by using Microsoft Cloud App Security. You’ll also gain experience in configuring Privileged Identity Management for users and guests, working with the Permissions Creep Index, and mitigating associated risks.

By the end of this book, you’ll have mastered the skills essential for securing Microsoft environments and be able to pass the SC-300 exam on your first attempt.

What you will learn

• Implement an identity management solution using Microsoft Entra ID
• Manage identity with MFA, conditional access and identity protection
• Design, implement, and monitor the integration single sign-on (SSO)
• Deploy the new Global Secure Access features
• Add apps to your identity and access solution with app registration
• Design and implement identity governance for your identity solution

Who this book is for

This book is for cloud security engineers, Microsoft 365 administrators, Microsoft 365 users, Microsoft 365 identity administrators, and anyone who wants to learn identity and access management and gain SC-300 certification. A basic understanding of the fundamental services within Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory is needed before getting started with this book.

Table of Contents

1. Implementing and Configuring a Microsoft Entra Tenant
2. Creating, Configuring, and Managing Microsoft Entra Identities
3. Implementing and Managing Identities for External Users and Tenants
4. Implementing and Managing Hybrid Identity
5. Planning, Implementing, and Managing Microsoft Entra User Authentication
6. Planning, Implementing, and Managing Microsoft Entra Conditional Access
7. Managing Risk Using Microsoft Entra ID Protection
8. Implementing Access Management for Azure Resources Using Azure Roles
9. Implementing Global Secure Access
10. Planning and Implementing Identities for Applications and Azure Workloads
11. Planning, Implementing, and Monitoring the Integration of Enterprise Applications
12. Planning and Implementing App Registrations
13. Managing and Monitoring App Access Using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
14. Planning and Implementing Entitlement Management
15. Planning, Implementing, and Managing Access Reviews in Microsoft Entra

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Aaron Guilmette is a Principal Architect at Planet Technologies, an award-winning Microsoft Partner focused on the Public Sector. As an author of over a dozen IT books, he specializes in identity, messaging, and automation technologies. Previous to Planet Technologies, Aaron was a Senior Program Manager for Microsoft focusing on Microsoft 365 Customer Experience. When he's not writing books or tools for his customers, Aaron can be found tinkering on cars.

James Hardiman is a seasoned Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect with over 20 years of experience in the IT field. His passion lies in the IAM domain, where he has honed his expertise over a significant portion of his career. James holds a Master of Science degree in Security Studies with a concentration in Cybersecurity from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He further strengthens his credentials with a range of certifications from includingfrom including Azure Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Identity and Access Administrator, Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Security+, and A+, in addition to other industry certifications. Throughout his journey, James has cultivated a deep understanding of IAM principles and a desire to empower others in their pursuit of IT certifications. Currently residing in Massachusetts with his wife and three children, James continues to share his knowledge and expertise with the IT community.

Doug Haven is an Information security professional with over two decades of experience in Cybersecurity engineering and architecture. He is currently a Network Security Architect for a major financial services company and has held roles as an Identity and access management architect, cloud security architect, and enterprise security architect.

Dwayne Natwick is the Global Principal Cloud Security Lead at Atos, a multi-cloud GSI. He has been working in IT, security design, and architecture for over 30 years. His love of teaching led him to become a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Regional Lead and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Dwayne has a master's degree in Business IT from Walsh College, the CISSP and CCSP certifications from ISC2, and 18 Microsoft certifications, including Identity and Access Administrator, Azure Security Engineer, and Microsoft 365 Security Administrator. Dwayne can be found providing and sharing information on social media, at industry conferences, on his blog site, and on his YouTube channel. Originally from Maryland, Dwayne currently resides in Michigan with his wife and three children.