Microsoft Entra IDIdentity and Access Management (IAM): Core Concepts and Benefits
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Learn the core concepts of identity and access management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, and identity providers, to secure resources effectively.
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title: "Identity and Access Management (IAM): Core Concepts and Benefits"
description: Learn the core concepts of identity and access management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, and identity providers, to secure resources effectively.
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ms.topic: concept-article
ms.date: 06/18/2026
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@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: "Identity and Access Management (IAM): Core Concepts and Benefits" description: Learn the core concepts of identity and access management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, and identity providers, to secure resources effectively.-manager: dougeby ms.topic: concept-article ms.date: 06/18/2026 ms.reviewer: null