Create a Security Group in Entra ID

Lab Overview

In this lab, you will learn how to create a security group within Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory). Security groups are an essential part of controlling access to resources and applications in a cloud-based environment. You will explore how to create a security group, add members, and assign owners. By the end of this lab, you will have the practical skills needed to implement group-based access controls, enhancing security and simplifying user management.

Learning Objectives

By completing this lab, you will be able to:

• • Navigate the Microsoft Entra ID portal to locate the group management section.
  • Create a new security group with custom attributes such as name and membership type.
  • Add users to the newly created security group.

Exam Relevance

The skills you learn in this lab are necessary to pass the following Azure certification exams:

• • AZ-104
  • AZ-305
  • MS-102