SC-300 Course: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator

Based on the comprehensive list of tasks you've provided, it seems you are looking for an in-depth guide to manage and secure Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) with a focus on hybrid configurations, identity governance, and advanced security features like Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management. Here's a breakdown of how you can approach each area:

1. Groups Management:

   • Use the Microsoft 365 Admin Center or PowerShell to create, configure, and manage Microsoft 365 Groups.
   • Ensure that groups are properly licensed for the required services.

2. External Identities Management:

   • Manage external collaboration settings in Azure AD to allow or restrict access from outside your organization.
   • Invite external users either individually or in bulk, depending on your organization's needs.
   • Manage external user accounts within Azure AD to ensure they have the appropriate level of access and are compliant with your security policies.

3. Hybrid Identity Management:

   • Plan for a hybrid configuration that combines Azure AD with your on-premises Active Directory.
   • Evaluate and implement solutions for syncing identities, federation services (like ADFS), and authentication methods.
   • Migrate on-premises users and groups to Azure AD during the hybrid transition.

4. Domain Management for Hybrid Configuration:

   • Configure your on-premises Active Directory to support additional domain names if needed.
   • Add and verify these additional domain names within Microsoft 365/Azure AD.
   • Set up a primary domain name that users will recognize.

5. Advanced Security Features:

   • Implement Conditional Access policies to control user access based on conditions such as location, device compliance state, and user role.
   • Use Azure AD Identity Protection to monitor for suspicious activities and implement user and sign-in risk policies.

6. Enterprise Apps and App Registration:

   • Configure enterprise apps for SSO by registering them in Azure AD.
   • Customize token handling if necessary for custom SaaS apps.
   • Integrate on-premises applications using Azure AD Application Proxy.
   • Manage consent settings to control which users can grant permission to apps.

7. Entitlement Management:

   • Define access packages and catalogs for entitlement management.
   • Plan and implement access reviews to ensure users have the right level of access over time.
   • Implement and manage Terms of Use as part of the access review process.

8. Privileged Access Management (PIM):

   • Understand PIM and its importance in securing privileged accounts.
   • Implement PIM policies to control who can have privileged access and for how long.
   • Regularly audit PIM usage through reports and logs.

9. Access Reviews:

   • Set up access reviews using Azure AD Identity Governance or Microsoft 365 compliance center to ensure users retain appropriate permissions over time.

10. Monitoring and Maintaining Azure AD:

    • Analyze sign-in logs to troubleshoot and investigate issues.
    • Review Azure AD audit logs for activities within your organization.
    • Integrate Azure AD with Azure Sentinel for advanced threat detection and investigation capabilities.
    • Export logs to a third-party SIEM if required for additional monitoring and alerting capabilities.
    • Configure notifications to keep stakeholders informed about important security events.

To execute these tasks effectively, you'll need to familiarize yourself with Azure AD documentation, Microsoft 365 service documentation, and relevant PowerShell cmdlets or Graph API endpoints for automation. Additionally, consider leveraging Azure AD's built-in reporting features, exporting data for more detailed analysis if needed, and regularly reviewing your security posture to ensure compliance with best practices and organizational policies.