Entra Synced Passkeys and Passkey Profiles
John Savill's Technical Training presents a practical guide to managing synced passkeys and passkey profiles in Microsoft Entra ID, focusing on identity protection and Azure integration.
Entra Synced Passkeys and Passkey Profiles
Author: John Savill's Technical Training
Introduction
Discover how to leverage device-bound and synced passkeys with Entra ID for secure identity management in the Azure cloud. This guide provides a breakdown of passkey fundamentals, synchronization options, policy enforcement, and user experience.
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Passkey 101
Passkeys are modern authentication credentials that combine security with convenience. They can be bound to a specific device for extra security or synced across multiple devices via the cloud.
Device Bound Passkeys
- Stored and used exclusively on a single device
- Useful for additional security where device control is critical
Synced Passkeys
- Stored in the cloud, accessible from multiple devices
- Improve mobility and user flexibility
- Integration with Microsoft Entra ID provides enterprise-grade identity protections within Azure
Passkey Policies
- Azure admin can enforce policies dictating how passkeys are used and managed across the environment
- Policy options include requiring device-bound passkeys, allowing cloud-synced passkeys, and setting user access rules
User Choice
- Users may choose which passkey configuration suits their operational requirements
- Azure identity management features enable tailored approaches for each user or group based on policy
Practical Guidance
- For step-by-step visuals, see the Whiteboard Diagram
- Leverage Entra ID integration with Azure for streamlined identity protection
- For additional Azure-related learning and certification resources, explore the provided links
Summary
By utilizing passkey profiles and synchronized credentials, organizations get robust, user-friendly identity management using Microsoft Entra ID in Azure. Policy management offers flexibility for device or cloud-centric security needs.
Additional Resources
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