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Managing Authentication in Microsoft 365

Explore the several Microsoft 365 authentication options including how to plan, implement, configure, manage, and monitor authentication types like Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

Intermediate
34m
(17)

Created by Brian Alderman

Last Updated Jun 04, 2021

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Managing Authentication in Microsoft 365

Explore the several Microsoft 365 authentication options including how to plan, implement, configure, manage, and monitor authentication types like Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

Intermediate
34m
(17)

Created by Brian Alderman

Last Updated Jun 04, 2021

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As a global administrator in Microsoft 365, one of your primary jobs is to protect your organization’s data. In this course, Managing Authentication in Microsoft 365, you will learn the foundational knowledge of the Microsoft 365 authentication types and methods. First, you will learn one of the most powerful authentication options called Multi-Factor Authentication or MFA. Next, you will discover the importance of implementing authentication. Finally, you'll explore how to monitor their usage. When you're finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of exploring security and login auditing capabilities available in Microsoft 365 and Azure AD.

Managing Authentication in Microsoft 365
Intermediate
34m
(17)
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Brian Alderman - Pluralsight course - Managing Authentication in Microsoft 365
Brian Alderman
36 courses 3.8 author rating 608 ratings

Brian Alderman is a Microsoft MVP, and has his Master's in Computer Information Systems. Since 1995, he has held several Microsoft certifications that currently include; MCT, MCSE for SharePoint, MCSA for Office 365, MCITP for SQL Server(R), MCSA and MCSE for Windows Server(R), and also his PMP certification. Brian's publications include SQL Server 2000 Administration, SharePoint 2010 Administrator's Companion and Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Administration Inside Out, and he is an active speaker at SharePoint Industry conferences including SharePoint Saturday's, SPLive, DevIntersection, SharePoint Fest, and Microsoft Ignite.

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