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Protect access to services with Microsoft Entra ID - Azure Tutorial
From the course: Azure: Understanding the Big Picture
Protect access to services with Microsoft Entra ID
- [Instructor] Identity and access management is a critical component for modern organizations providing a structured approach to managing digital identities and ensuring secure access to resources. In this video, I want to look at why it's indispensable for your Azure subscription. One of the primary benefits is its ability to enhance security and mitigate various risks. These systems ensure that only authorized users can access specific resources for legitimate reasons while blocking unauthorized access and activities. This is crucial because user login credentials are often a significant factor in data breaches. By implementing robust identity and access management policies, organizations can protect sensitive data and reduce the likelihood of security incidents. Having a good identity and access management system helps organizations meet regulatory requirements by ensuring proper data handling and access controls. They provide a framework for monitoring and reporting access to…