Managing RBAC and Least Privilege in Azure and Entra ID

Security breaches often start with overprivileged accounts. Managing and right-sizing access permissions is critical to safeguarding cloud resources and maintaining a robust security posture. This written course guides you through the foundational principles of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and modern Zero-Trust security. You will learn how to transition from overly broad permissions to a tightly managed, least-privilege model across your cloud directory and resource groups. What you'll learn: Understand foundational cloud identity concepts, security principles, and the Zero-Trust framework; Assign built-in roles at the precise scope required to limit unnecessary exposure; Create and deploy custom RBAC roles tailored to specific administrative needs; Identify overprivileged accounts using built-in identity insights and access reviews; Remediate security gaps to maintain a clean, compliant cloud environment. The course begins with core security definitions and identity structures before moving into step-by-step written guides for configuring roles, analyzing permissions, and establishing ongoing access governance. Designed for beginner cloud administrators, security enthusiasts, and IT professionals looking to build practical access management skills, this course requires no prior security experience. Start reading today to secure your cloud infrastructure and master the art of least privilege.