Exam Ref MS-102 Microsoft 365 Administrator

Chapter 4

Manage secure access and authentication

Authentication allows the identity of a user, device, or application to be verified. Authentication usually occurs through credentials such as usernames and passwords or specially created digital certificates. During the authentication process, credentials are verified against a secure database. If the credentials match those stored in the database, access is granted to the entity that provided the credentials.

Skills in this chapter:

• Skill 4.1: Implement and manage authentication

• Skill 4.2: Managing passwords

• Skill 4.3: Microsoft Entra ID Password Protection

• Skill 4.4: Multifactor authentication

• Skill 4.5: Self-service password reset

• Skill 4.6: Microsoft Entra ID Identity Protection

• Skill 4.7: ...