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Mastering Microsoft Entra Authentication Contexts – Part 2: Real-World Access & Action Controls
In Part 1 of this mini-series, we explored the what, why, and how of Microsoft Entra Authentication Contexts, laying the foundation for what they are and how they work. In this second part, we’ll build on that foundation with real-world examples of how Authentication Contexts can secure user access and critical actions. Along the way, we’ll walk through configurations, share recommendations, and look at the Conditional Access policies that tie it all together. So, let’s dive

Sebastian F. Markdanner
Sep 298 min read
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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 189 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 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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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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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 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: 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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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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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
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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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