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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
37 minutes ago9 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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 3): Policies for Non-Human Identities
Today, we’re donning our coolest black shades, pulling on leather jackets, and proudly proclaiming, “We’ll be back!” —for when our...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Oct 21, 20246 min read


Microsoft Entra Conditional Access Series (Part 2): Managing Privileged Identities
Now that we’ve covered the baseline essentials, it’s time to focus our Conditional Access policy deployment a bit more. As I mentioned in...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Oct 18, 20246 min read


Microsoft Entra Conditional Access Series (Part 1): The Essentials
Welcome to Microsoft Entra, where Zero Trust, permissions, and the infamous policy change await. Buckle up—this rabbit hole goes deep!...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Oct 18, 20249 min read


Entra the Matrix: Navigating the Microsoft Authentication Flow Like a Pro
Understanding the authentication flow for Microsoft Entra is essential when working with IAM in a Microsoft environment. Like the...

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Oct 18, 202413 min read
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