SC-300 Questions and Answers

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

Let’s break this down step by step based on Microsoft Entra ID self-service password reset (SSPR) settings and the available authentication methods, as outlined in Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator documentation.

Understanding Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) in Microsoft Entra ID:

Self-service password reset (SSPR) allows users to reset their passwords without administrator intervention, improving security and reducing helpdesk workload.

The settings provided are:

Require users to register when signing in: Yes– Users must register their authentication methods (e.g., phone number, email, security questions) the first time they sign in. This ensures they have methods available for SSPR.

Number of methods required to reset: 1– Users must verify their identity using one authentication method to reset their password. This is the minimum number of methods required, meaning users must have at least one method registered, and they will use one method during the reset process.

Available Authentication Methods for SSPR:

Microsoft Entra ID SSPR supports a specific set of authentication methods that users can use to verify their identity during a password reset. These methods are configured by the administrator in the Microsoft Entra admin center under "Password reset" settings.

The default authentication methods available for SSPR include:

Email:Users receive a code sent to an alternate email address.

Mobile phone (SMS):Users receive a code via SMS to their registered mobile phone.

Mobile app code:Users use a code generated by the Microsoft Authenticator app (or another compatible authenticator app).

Mobile app notification:Users receive a push notification in the Microsoft Authenticator app to approve the reset.

Security questions:Users answer predefined security questions they set up during registration.

Important Note:Methods like smartcards, FIDO2 security tokens, and Windows Hello are not supported for SSPR. These methods are typically used for authentication during sign-in (e.g., MFA or passwordless sign-in), not for the SSPR process.

Analysis of the Options:

A. A smartcard:

Smartcards are a form of certificate-based authentication often used for sign-in to Windows devices or VPNs. They require a physical card and a reader, and they are typically used for primary authentication, not for SSPR.

Microsoft Entra ID SSPR does not support smartcards as an authentication method for password reset. Smartcards are not listed as an available method in the SSPR configuration settings.

Conclusion:This is incorrect.

B. A mobile app code:

A mobile app code refers to a time-based one-time password (TOTP) generated by an authenticator app, such as the Microsoft Authenticator app.

This is a supported method for SSPR in Microsoft Entra ID. Users can register the Microsoft Authenticator app (or another compatible app) and use the generated code to verify their identity during a password reset.

Since the setting "Number of methods required to reset: 1" means only one method is needed, a mobile app code is a valid option if the user has registered it.

Conclusion:This is correct.

C. An FIDO2 security token:

FIDO2 security tokens (e.g., YubiKey) are hardware-based security keys that support passwordless authentication in Microsoft Entra ID. They are part of Microsoft’s passwordless authentication strategy and can be used for sign-in.

However, FIDO2 security tokens are not supported for SSPR. The SSPR process does not allow users to verify their identity using a FIDO2 security key because the reset process is designed to work with simpler, more accessible methods like email, SMS, or app-based codes.

Conclusion:This is incorrect.

D. A Windows Hello PIN:

Windows Hello PIN is a device-specific authentication method used to sign in to Windows devices. It is part of Windows Hello, which also includes biometric authentication (e.g., facial recognition, fingerprint).

Windows Hello PIN is not supported for SSPR in Microsoft Entra ID. The SSPR process occurs in a web-based portal (e.g., aka.ms/sspr) and does not integrate with device-specific authentication methods like Windows Hello. Additionally, Windows Hello PIN is tied to a specific device, whereas SSPR is designed to be device-agnostic.

Conclusion:This is incorrect.

Additional Considerations:

The setting "Require users to register when signing in: Yes" ensures that users have at least one authentication method registered. However, the question does not specify which methods are enabled by the administrator. In Microsoft Entra ID, the default enabled methods for SSPR typically include email, mobile phone (SMS), mobile app code, and mobile app notification. Security questions may also be enabled but are less common due to security concerns.

If the administrator has disabled certain methods (e.g., mobile app code), the answer could change. However, the question does not indicate any such restrictions, so we assume the default methods are available.

The "Number of methods required to reset: 1" setting means users only need to use one method to reset their password, but they may have multiple methods registered. The question asks for a "valid authentication method available to users," so we need to identify a method that SSPR supports.

Conclusion:Based on the SSPR settings and the supported authentication methods in Microsoft Entra ID:

A mobile app code (option B) is a valid authentication method for SSPR, as it is supported by default and aligns with the configuration.

Smartcards, FIDO2 security tokens, and Windows Hello PIN are not supported for SSPR.Therefore, the correct answer isB.

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To implement additional security checks for the Sg-Executive group members before they canaccess any company apps, you can use Conditional Access policies in Microsoft Entra. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center:

Ensure you have the role of Global Administrator or Security Administrator.

Navigate to Conditional Access:

Go to Security > Conditional Access.

Create a new policy:

Select + New policy.

Name the policy appropriately, such as “Sg-Executive Security Checks”.

Assign the policy to the Sg-Executive group:

Under Assignments, select Users and groups.

Choose Select users and groups and then Groups.

Search for and select the Sg-Executive group.

Define the application control conditions:

Under Cloud apps or actions, select All cloud apps to apply the policy to any company app.

Set the device compliance requirement:

Under Conditions > Device state, configure the policy to include devices marked as compliant by Microsoft Intune.

Set the app protection policy requirement:

Under Conditions > Client apps, configure the policy to include client apps that are protected by app protection policies.

Configure the access controls:

Under Access controls > Grant, select Grant access.

Choose Require device to be marked as compliant and Require approved client app.

Ensure that the option Require one of the selected controls is enabled.

Enable the policy:

Set Enable policy to On.

Review and save the policy:

Review all settings to ensure they meet the requirements.

Click Create to save and implement the policy.

By following these steps, you will ensure that the Sg-Executive group members can only access company apps if they meet one of the specified conditions, either by using a compliant device or a protected client app. This enhances the security posture of your organization by enforcing stricter access controls for executive-level users.

To create a group named “Audit” and ensure that its members can activate the Security Reader role, follow these steps:

Open the Microsoft Entra admin center:

Sign in with an account that has the Security Administrator or Global Administrator role.

Navigate to Groups:

Go toTeams & groups>Active teams and groups1.

Create the security group:

Select Add a security group.

On the Set up the basics page, enter “Audit” as the group name.

Add a description if necessary and chooseNext1.

Edit settings:

On theEdit settingspage, select whether you want Microsoft Entra roles to be assignable to this group and selectNext1.

Assign roles:

After creating the group, go to Roles > All roles.

Find and select the Security Reader role.

Under Assignments, choose Assign.

Select the “Audit” group to assign the role to its members2.

Review and finish:

Review the settings to ensure the “Audit” group is created with the ability for its members to activate the Security Reader role.

Finish the setup and save the changes.

By following these steps, you will have created the “Audit” group and enabled its members to activate the Security Reader role, which allows them to view security-related information without having permissions to change it. Remember to communicate the new group and role assignment to the relevant stakeholders in your organization.

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To prevent all users from using legacy authentication protocols when authenticating to Microsoft Entra ID, you can create a Conditional Access policy that blocks legacy authentication. Here’s how to do it:

Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center:

Ensure you have the role of Global Administrator or Conditional Access Administrator.

Navigate to Conditional Access:

Go to Security > Conditional Access.

Create a new policy:

Select + New policy.

Give your policy a name that reflects its purpose, like “Block Legacy Auth”.

Set users and groups:

Under Assignments, select Users or workload identities.

Under Include, select All users.

Under Exclude, select Users and groups and choose any accounts that must maintain the ability to use legacy authentication.It’s recommended to exclude at least one account to prevent lockout1.

Target resources:

Under Cloud apps or actions, select All cloud apps.

Set conditions:

Under Conditions > Client apps, set Configure to Yes.

Check only the boxes for Exchange ActiveSync clients and Other clients.

Configure access controls:

Under Access controls > Grant, select Block access.

Enable policy:

Confirm your settings and set Enable policy to Report-only initially to understand the impact.

After confirming the settings using report-only mode, you can move theEnable policytoggle fromReport-onlytoOn2.

By following these steps, you will block legacy authentication protocols for all users, enhancing the security posture of your organization by requiring modern authentication methods. Remember to monitor the impact of this policy and adjust as necessary to ensure business continuity.

To ensure that all users can consent to apps that require permission to read their user profile and prevent them from consenting to apps that require any other permissions, you can configure the user consent settings in the Microsoft Entra admin center. Here’s how you can do it:

Sign in as a Global Administrator:

Access the Microsoft Entra admin center with Global Administrator privileges.

Navigate to user consent settings:

Go toIdentity>Applications>Enterprise applications>Consent and permissions>User consent settings1.

Configure the consent settings:

Under User consent for applications, select the option that allows users to consent to apps that only require permission to read their user profile.

Ensure that all other permissions are set to require administrator consent, thus preventing users from consenting to apps that require additional permissions1.

Save the settings:

After configuring the consent settings, select Save to apply the changes.

By following these steps, you will have configured the system to allow user consent for apps that need to read the user profile while blocking consent for apps that require additional permissions. This setup helps maintain user autonomy where appropriate while safeguarding against unauthorized access to broader permissions.

To add the LinkedIn application as a resource to the Sales and Marketing access package without removing any other resources, you can follow these steps:

Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center:

Ensure you have the role of Global Administrator or Identity Governance Administrator.

Navigate to Entitlement Management:

Go to Identity governance > Entitlement management > Access packages1.

Select the Sales and Marketing access package:

Find and select the Sales and Marketing access package to modify it.

Add a new resource:

Within the access package details, select Resources.

Click on + Add resource.

Search for and select the LinkedIn application from the list of available resources.

Configure the resource role:

Assign the appropriate role for the LinkedIn application that users in the Sales and Marketing access package will have.

Review and update the access package:

Ensure that the LinkedIn application has been added as a resource.

Confirm that no other resources have been removed from the access package.

Save the changes:

After reviewing, save the changes to the access package.

Communicate the update:

Notify the relevant users about the addition of the LinkedIn application to their access package.

By following these steps, you will successfully add the LinkedIn application to the Sales and Marketing access package without affecting the other resources.

To configure the account lockout settings so that accounts are locked out for five minutes after 10 failed sign-in attempts, you can follow these steps:

Open the Microsoft Entra admin center:

Sign in with an account that has the Security Administrator or Global Administrator role.

Navigate to the lockout settings:

Go to Security > Authentication methods > Password protection.

Adjust the Smart Lockout settings:

Set the Lockout threshold to 10 failed sign-in attempts.

Set the Lockout duration (in minutes) to 5.

Please note that by default, smart lockout locks an account from sign-in after 10 failed attempts in Azure Public and Microsoft Azure operated by 21Vianet tenants1. The lockout period is one minute at first, and longer in subsequent attempts.However, you can customize these settings tomeet your organization’s requirements if you have Microsoft Entra ID P1 or higher licenses for your users1.

To implement a process for reviewing guest users’ access to the Salesforce app with the specified requirements, you can use Microsoft Entra’s Identity Governance access reviews feature. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Assign the appropriate role:

Ensure you have one of the following roles: Global Administrator, User Administrator, or Identity Governance Administrator1.

Navigate to Identity Governance:

Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center.

Go toIdentity governance>Access reviews1.

Create a new access review:

Select New access review.

Choose the Salesforce app to review guest user access1.

Configure the review settings:

Set the frequency of the review to monthly.

Define thedurationof the review period to5 days1.

Determine the reviewers:

Assign the manager of each guest user as the reviewer.

If a guest user does not have a manager, assignMegan Bowenas the reviewer1.

Automate the removal process:

Configure settings toautomatically remove accessif the review is not completed within the specified time frame1.

Monitor and enforce compliance:

Regularly check the access review results to ensure compliance with the review policy1.

Communicate the process:

Inform all stakeholders about the new review process and provide guidance on how to complete the reviews.

By following these steps, you can ensure that guest users’ access to the Salesforce app is reviewed monthly, with managers being responsible for the review, and access is removed if the review is not completed in time.

To ensure that users in the Sg-Operations group see a tab named “Operations” containing only LinkedIn and Box applications in the My Apps portal, you can create a collection with these specific applications. Here’s how to do it:

Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center:

Make sure you have one of the following roles: Global Administrator, Cloud Application Administrator, Application Administrator, or owner of the service principal.

Navigate to App launchers:

Go to Identity > Applications > Enterprise applications.

Under Manage, select App launchers.

Create a new collection:

Click on New collection.

Enter “Operations” as the Name for the collection.

Provide a Description if necessary.

Add applications to the collection:

Select the Applications tab within the new collection.

Click on + Add application.

Search for and select LinkedIn and Box applications.

Click Add to include them in the collection.

Assign the collection to the Sg-Operations group:

Select the Users and groups tab.

Click on + Add users and groups.

Search for and select the Sg-Operations group.

Click Select to assign the collection to the group.

Review and create the collection:

Select Review + Create to check the configuration.

If everything is correct, click Create to finalize the collection.

By following these steps, when users in the Sg-Operations group visit the My Apps portal, they will see a new tab named “Operations” that contains only the LinkedIn and Box applications1.

Please note that to create collections on the My Apps portal, you need a Microsoft Entra ID P1 or P2 license1.

To assign a Windows 10/11 Enterprise E3 license to the Sg-Retail group, you can follow these steps:

Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center:

Make sure you have the role of Global Administrator or License Administrator.

Navigate to the licensing page:

Go toBilling>Licenses1.

Find the Windows 10/11 Enterprise E3 license:

Look for the Windows 10/11 Enterprise E3 license in the list of available products.

Assign licenses to the group:

Select the license and then choose Assign licenses.

Search for and select the Sg-Retail group.

Confirm the assignment and make sure that the correct number of licenses is available for the group.

Review and confirm the assignment:

Ensure that the licenses have been properly assigned to the Sg-Retail group without affecting other groups or users.

Monitor the license status:

Check the license usage and status to ensure that the Sg-Retail group members can utilize the Windows 10/11 Enterprise E3 features.

By following these steps, the Sg-Retail group should now have the Windows 10/11 Enterprise E3 licenses assigned to them.

To deploy Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for only the members of the Sg-Finance group, excluding Debra Berger, and without using a Conditional Access policy, you can follow these steps:

Open the Microsoft Entra admin center:

Sign in as a Security Administrator or Global Administrator.

Navigate to MFA settings:

Go to Users > Active users.

On the Active users page, select Multi-factor authentication.

Manage user settings:

Find and select the Sg-Finance group.

Enable MFA for this group by setting the requirement status to Enabled.

Exclude a user from MFA:

In the Multi-factor authentication page, search for Debra Berger.

Set her MFA status to Disabled to exclude her from MFA registration.

Verify the configuration:

Ensure that all members of the Sg-Finance group have MFA enabled except for Debra Berger.

Communicate the change:

Inform the Sg-Finance group members about the MFA requirement and provide instructions on how to register for MFA.

Monitor the setup:

Check the sign-in logs to confirm that MFA is being prompted for the Sg-Finance group members and not for Debra Berger.

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Privileged Identity Management | Azure AD roles

Default Setting State

Require justification on activation Yes

Require ticket information on activation No

On activation, require Azure MFA Yes

Require approval to activate No

Approvers None

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organizational unit (OU).

Create an app registration:

Your app must be registered with the Microsoft identity platform and be authorized by either a user or an administrator for access to the Microsoft Graph resources it needs.

Grant admin consent:

Higher-privileged permissions require administrator consent.

Add app permissions:

After the consents to permissions for your app, your app can acquire access tokens that represent the app's permission to access a resource in some capacity. Encoded inside the access token is every permission that your app has been granted for that resource.

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