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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 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


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 sharing a solution to take the pain out of the process. Whenever I talk with clients, colleagues, or students about Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM), the first complaint I hear is always the same: activating roles is a headache! After hearing this one too many times, I decided to do something about it. What started as a quic

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Aug 4, 20256 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 9, 20258 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 26, 20259 min read


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 19, 202510 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 3, 20258 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 18, 202513 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 3, 20255 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 27, 202519 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
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