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 enable their employees to use a single set of credentials to access multiple cloud applications, such as Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and Dropbox, without re-entering their username and password each time. Which Microsoft Entra capability enables this functionality?
- AMicrosoft Entra B2B collaboration
- BMicrosoft Entra Conditional Access
- CSingle Sign-On (SSO)
- DMicrosoft Entra Identity Protection
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Single Sign-On (SSO)
Single Sign-On (SSO) allows users to log in once with a single set of credentials and gain access to multiple applications without re-authenticating. This greatly improves user experience and productivity.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Microsoft Entra B2B collaboration is for inviting external users to access internal resources, not for internal users accessing multiple apps with one login.
- B. Microsoft Entra Conditional Access enforces policies based on conditions, not the core mechanism for single sign-on.
- D. Microsoft Entra Identity Protection detects and remediates identity-based risks, which is unrelated to enabling single sign-on.
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.
- One login for multiple applications
- Improves user experience and productivity
- Reduces password fatigue
Memory trick: SSO: 'One Key' unlocks 'Many Doors'.