Summary and resources
In this module, you've seen why passwords are a problematic form of authentication. You've learned about the different types of authentication that can be used with Microsoft Entra ID, including passwordless authentication with Windows Hello for Business and the Microsoft Authenticator app. You've learned about multifactor authentication.
You've learned about the benefits of allowing users to reset their own passwords with self-service password reset and how Microsoft Entra Password Protection mitigates against the inherent risks associated with passwords.
Now that you've completed this module, you can:
- Describe the authentication methods of Microsoft Entra ID.
- Describe multifactor authentication in Microsoft Entra ID
- Describe the password protection and management capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID.
Learn more
- What is Microsoft Entra authentication?
- What authentication and verification methods are available in Microsoft Entra ID?
- Authentication methods in Microsoft Entra ID - Microsoft Authenticator app
- Authentication methods in Microsoft Entra ID - OATH tokens
- Passwordless authentication options for Microsoft Entra ID
- Authentication methods in Microsoft Entra ID - phone options
- FIDO2 security keys
- Windows Hello for Business
- How it works: Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication
- What are security defaults?
- Enable users to unlock their account or reset passwords using Microsoft Entra self-service password reset
- Eliminate bad passwords using Microsoft Entra Password Protection