John Savill’s Technical Training presents an in-depth look at group source of authority conversions between Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, alongside updates to Microsoft Security Copilot.

Entra Group Source of Authority Conversion and Security Copilot Update

John Savill’s Technical Training delves into recent updates in Microsoft Security Copilot for Entra, with a practical walkthrough of group source of authority (SOA) conversions and new conditional access agent capabilities.

Key Topics Covered

  • Active Directory and Entra ID Integration:
    • Understanding source of authority concepts
    • Transitioning from on-prem Active Directory to cloud-based Microsoft Entra ID
    • Group migration scenarios and hybrid identity management
  • Microsoft Security Copilot for Entra:
    • Overview of new capabilities enhancing governance and conditional access
    • Practical implications for enterprise security management
  • Group Writeback and Mail-Enabled Groups:
    • Step-by-step review of group writeback features
    • Considerations for mail-enabled groups during transitions
  • Changing Source of Authority (SOA):
    • Planning SOA changes for groups
    • Demonstrating the change process using Graph Explorer
    • Next steps and best practices post SOA conversion
  • Identity Governance and Management:
    • Shifting identity governance as organizations move to the cloud
    • Handling user and group management in hybrid environments

Step-by-Step Demonstration

The video provides timestamps and a clear chapter flow for:

  1. Introduction to source of authority concepts
  2. Reviewing Entra capabilities for groups
  3. Group writeback features and mail-enabled considerations
  4. Practical demonstration of changing SOA with Graph Explorer
  5. Guidance on planning and executing SOA changes
  6. Next steps for effective post-migration governance

About the Author

John Savill, a Microsoft MVP, shares practical insights on cloud identity architecture, security, and group management. Find more on his YouTube channel.

Enabling robust identity governance and secure transitions to cloud directory services is essential for modern organizations. This video equips you with actionable strategies using the latest Microsoft tools and features.