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Mastering Microsoft Entra Authentication Contexts – Part 1: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Use Them
Over my last few posts, I’ve casually mentioned Authentication Context a few times, so I thought it was about time we gave the feature a...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
13 minutes ago9 min read
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PIMActivation: The Ultimate Tool for Microsoft Entra PIM Bulk Role Activation
Getting annoyed or impatient when activating eligible roles in PIM — especially multiple roles at once? You’re not alone. Today, I’m...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Aug 45 min read
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Microsoft Entra Restricted Management Administrative Units: Delegating Control Without Sacrificing Security
Today, I’ll take a closer look at Microsoft Entra Administrative Units (AUs)  and Restricted Management Administrative Units (RMAUs)...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Jun 98 min read
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Securing Microsoft Business Premium Part 05: Efficient Identity Management for External Users with Microsoft Entra
Managing external users is one of the most tedious—but also critical—challenges in a Microsoft Business Premium environment. With...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
May 269 min read
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Go With the Flow: Mastering Microsoft Entra User Flows—Self-Service Sign-Up in a Workforce tenant
Managing new guest accounts can be a daunting task—especially when you’re dealing with high turnover, distributed teams, or unknown user...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Apr 2810 min read
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Securing Microsoft Business Premium Part 04: Passwords Unlocked – Mastering Self-Service Password Reset and Password Protection
With authentication & authorization covered in the previous posts of the series, it's now time to dive into strengthening our password...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Apr 315 min read
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Securing Microsoft Business Premium Part 03: Authorization Best Practices from Zero Trust to Complete Access Control
In Part 02 , we explored authentication , the process of verifying user identities—ensuring users are who they claim to be. Today we’ll...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Mar 1910 min read
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God Mode with a Timer: Using Logic Apps to Restrict Elevated Access in Entra
In my last post I covered how to monitor the GOD Mode in Azure (Coined by the great John Savill ). While visibility and monitoring are...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Mar 38 min read
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Unlocking Microsoft Entra’s Elevated Access Logs: Better Security, Better Insights
Elevating access to manage Azure subscriptions is a valuable tool for administrators, particularly when dealing with unknown or orphaned...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Feb 1813 min read
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Securing Microsoft Business Premium Part 02: Your Authentication is Broken—Here’s How to Fix It
In the first part of this series, we laid the foundation for securing Microsoft Business Premium environments, covering the core security...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Feb 1015 min read
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Your Microsoft Entra Tenant Isn’t as Secure as You Think – Fix It with Protected Actions!
Protecting highly critical configurations in our Entra tenants has never been easier! Join me as we explore Protected Actions  in...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Feb 35 min read
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Securing Microsoft Business Premium Part 01: The First Step to an Unbreakable Defense
Today kicks off a comprehensive blog series where I’ll delve into the security features of the Business Premium license SKU, offering...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Jan 2719 min read
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Mastering Plus Addressing in Microsoft: Simplify Email Management
Managing emails for unlicensed admin accounts? Juggling a shared mailbox flooded with notifications from services and clients? Today’s...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Jan 203 min read
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Mastering Microsoft Azure RBAC & Entra ID Roles: Automated Role Assignment Reporting Across Your Tenant
As the season for audits approaches (though, let’s be honest, auditing should be an all-year-round endeavor), I’m excited to share a...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Jan 617 min read
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Microsoft Entra Identity Governance Fundamentals: Lifecycle workflows
Join me as I connect the dots from my previous posts on the fundamental Identity Governance features in Microsoft Entra with Lifecycle...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Dec 17, 20249 min read
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Microsoft Entra Identity Governance Fundamentals: Access Packages
In this blog post, we’ll be covering the fundamentals  of Access Packages in Microsoft Entra—it’s all about getting a solid understanding...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Dec 9, 202412 min read
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Passkeys 101: How Microsoft Entra Simplifies Passwordless Authentication
Today, we’re exploring passkeys—what they are, how they work, and how Microsoft’s latest GA features make passwordless authentication...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Dec 2, 202411 min read
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Microsoft Entra Identity Governance Fundamentals: Access Reviews
Today, we’re exploring a vital feature of Microsoft Entra Identity Governance — Access Reviews . This powerful tool ensures that...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Nov 25, 202411 min read
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Intune How to: Dynamic Registry Configuration Based on Entra ID Group Membership
While I work on the next part of my Identity Governance series, I’ve got a configuration gem to share. As a firm believer in leaving...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Nov 18, 202411 min read
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Microsoft Entra Identity Governance Fundamentals: Privileged Identity Management
As the Conditional Access series wraps up , we’re diving headfirst into a new adventure in Identity Management! Join me as I explore the...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Nov 11, 202418 min read
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