Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)Describe the capabilities of Microsoft EntraEasy
A small business is setting up its Microsoft Entra ID tenant. They want to allow employees to use their existing Microsoft 365 credentials to access various cloud applications without re-entering their username and password for each application. Which core Microsoft Entra capability enables this functionality?
- AMicrosoft Entra Conditional Access
- BMicrosoft Entra ID Protection
- CSingle Sign-On (SSO)
- DMicrosoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Single Sign-On (SSO)
Single Sign-On (SSO) allows users to authenticate once with a single set of credentials and then gain access to multiple applications without re-authenticating.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Conditional Access enforces policies based on conditions, not enabling single sign-on itself.
- B. Identity Protection focuses on detecting and remediating identity-based risks.
- D. PIM manages access to privileged roles and is not related to general application SSO.
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 re-entering credentials.
- Improves user experience and productivity
- Reduces password fatigue
- Centralizes identity management
Memory trick: One key opens all the doors, no need to re-knock.