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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
3 days 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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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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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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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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