Jeremy Conley, Product Manager on the Identity Governance team at Microsoft, demystifies the world of guest access in Microsoft Entra. We discuss the hidden security risks that accumulate as guests are invited into a tenant and the governance challenges this creates.

We also do a deep dive into the different licensing tiers, from P2 to the new Entra ID Governance for Guests license, and explain the recently GA’d , cost-effective MAU-based billing model for guests. Jeremy provides actionable tips for admins to start cleaning up their tenants and implementing a robust governance strategy today.

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About Jeremy Conley

Jeremy Conley is a Product Manager at Microsoft, focusing on identity governance. His work is centered on Entitlement Management and the governance of guest and external users within Microsoft Entra, helping customers secure their environments and manage user lifecycles effectively.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-conley-99552379/

🔗 Related Links

* Microsoft Entra ID Governance licensing for guest users • aka.ms/EntraIDGuestGovernance

* PowerShell tool to update guest sponsor info • Update-MsIdInvitedUserSponsorsFromInvitedBy

📗 Chapters

00:51 What are Guests & External Users?

03:51 The Hidden Security Risk of Guests

07:14 Understanding Licensing for Guest Governance

09:10 P2 Features: Entitlement Management & Access Reviews

15:19 Entra ID Governance: Lifecycle Workflows & Automation

20:33 The "Sponsor" Concept for Guest Accountability

25:49 The NEW Guest Licensing Model Explained

28:15 Demystifying the 1:5 Ratio vs. MAU Billing

35:18 Common Mistakes Admins Make with Guests

37:22 A Simple First Step to Clean Up Your Tenant

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