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Mastering Microsoft Entra Authentication Contexts - Part 3: Advanced Data Protection
With identities and access strengthened in part 2 , it’s time to turn our focus to real-world data protection with Authentication Contexts. One of the more underused capabilities of Authentication Contexts is their power to secure data across the environment, whether through direct enforcement using Sensitivity Labels or by protecting user sessions via Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. In this post, we’ll explore exactly that: how to secure organizational data using Authent

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Oct 20, 202510 min read


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 proper spotlight. Within Microsoft Entra, we sometimes encounter scenarios where we need to enforce specific conditions for certain sub-actions or unique requirements. While Conditional Access can directly enforce conditions in most cases, there are times when it’s trickier — especially if we want to enforce a condition for a single action

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Aug 18, 20259 min read


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 detailed step-by-step guidance and best practices. In this first installment, we’ll explore the capabilities included in Business Premium and walk through the foundational configurations throughout the Admin center, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender and Microsoft 365 Apps Admin center. These are the key settings I recommend establishing right

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Jan 27, 202519 min read


Microsoft Entra Conditional Access Series (Part 5): Application-Specific Protections
As the countdown for my series draws to a close, there are still a few final points I’d like to explore, and hopefully, you’ll join me...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Nov 4, 20249 min read


Microsoft Entra Conditional Access Series (Part 4): Mastering Risk-Based Policies
I’ve gathered the Conditional Access tributes from nearly every district, and today, we’re collecting the final ones as we approach the...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Oct 28, 202410 min read
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