Microsoft Entra ID: A Comprehensive Guide to Cloud Identity and Access Management for the Enterprise Master the future of identity with Microsoft Entra ID —the next evolution of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). This in-depth guide is designed for IT professionals, cloud architects, and security engineers looking to implement scalable, secure, and compliant identity solutions across hybrid and cloud environments. Whether you're migrating from legacy identity systems or enhancing your Zero Trust architecture, this book provides detailed, step-by-step instruction and practical insights into: Entra ID Core Services : Identity management, directory synchronization, hybrid identity, and secure application access - Authentication & Authorization : Protocols like OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, WS-Fed, and certificate-based authentication - Identity Protection : Conditional Access, risk-based access policies, MFA, and passwordless authentication - Privileged Identity Management : Role elevation, Just-In-Time access, and access reviews - Governance and Lifecycle : Dynamic groups, entitlement management, self-service capabilities, and access certifications - Security & Compliance : Integration with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, and advanced monitoring - Automation : PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and policy-as-code for identity governance and lifecycle - Licensing & SKUs : Free, P1, P2, and EMS plans explained and compared - Real-World Use Cases : Enterprise SSO, B2B/B2C collaboration, remote workforce enablement, and Zero Trust enforcement Packed with diagrams, best practices, do's and don'ts, and PowerShell command references, this book empowers you to deploy and manage Entra ID at enterprise scale with confidence.