Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)Describe the capabilities of Microsoft EntraEasy
A company wants to enable its employees to use a single set of credentials to access multiple applications, both cloud-based and on-premises, without re-entering their username and password for each application. Which core Microsoft Entra capability provides this functionality?
- AMicrosoft Entra Identity Protection
- BSingle Sign-On (SSO)
- CMicrosoft Entra B2B Collaboration
- DMicrosoft Entra Application Proxy
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Single Sign-On (SSO)
Single Sign-On (SSO) is a core Microsoft Entra capability that allows users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple applications and services without needing to re-enter their credentials.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Identity Protection focuses on detecting and remediating identity risks.
- C. B2B Collaboration manages external user access, not single credential usage for internal users across multiple apps.
- D. Application Proxy provides remote access to on-premises web apps, but SSO is the underlying authentication principle.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
An authentication scheme that allows a user to log in with a single ID and password to gain access to multiple connected systems without being prompted for credentials again.
- Enhances user experience and productivity.
- Reduces password-related help desk calls.
- Improves security by reducing the attack surface for password compromise.
Memory trick: SSO is like having one master key that opens all your digital doors.