Security for IT Professionals

TH08 Mastering Entra ID Privileged Identity Management: What, Why, and How to Do It Right

August 6th, 2026

9:30am - 10:45am

Level: Intermediate Advanced

Jan Ketil Skanke

Security MVP, Enterprise Mobility MVP

Partner

CloudWay

Privileged Identity Management (PIM) in Microsoft Entra ID is essential for securing administrative access and reducing risk.

In this session, you’ll learn what PIM is, why it matters, and how to implement it effectively. We’ll cover setup, activation workflows, governance best practices, and advanced features like access reviews, custom roles, and privileged access groups.

You’ll also see how to enforce step-up authentication and reauthentication for sensitive operations, ensuring compliance and security in your organization.

You will learn:

  • The role of PIM in identity security
  • How to implement and manage PIM effectively
  • How to apply governance and best practices