2Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access

• 2.1Identity synchronization

  Understand syncing on-prem AD with Microsoft Entra ID: IdFix for pre-sync error remediation, choosing between Microsoft Entra Connect Sync and Cloud Sync, monitoring with Microsoft Entra Connect Health, and troubleshooting sync.

• 2.2Authentication

  Understand managing authentication methods, self-service password reset (SSPR), Microsoft Entra Password Protection to block weak/banned passwords, and investigating authentication issues.

• 2.3Secure access

  Understand risk-based detection with Microsoft Entra Identity Protection, access control via Conditional Access policies, and enforcing multifactor authentication (MFA) using Conditional Access.