What nobody tells you about managing Microsoft 365 guest access with Samantha

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What nobody tells you about managing Microsoft 365 guest access with Samantha

Samantha Kloos-Kilkens an ex-Microsoft Entra PM and owner of Argus IT joins us to delve into the complexities of B2B collaboration, cross-tenant access, and guest management in Microsoft Entra ID.

Merill Fernando

Apr 04, 2025

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In this episode we discuss the evolution of guest access from SharePoint to Entra ID, the challenges of managing guest identities, and the importance of security and governance.

Our conversation covers key topics including cross-tenant access settings, identity governance, B2B direct connect, and licensing considerations.

Samantha also shares practical advice and best practices for organizations to secure their tenants and streamline external collaboration.

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📗 Chapters

00:00 The Evolution of Guest Access

04:49 Guest Access Settings and Best Practices

23:00 Cross Tenant Access Settings Demystified

36:06 B2B Direct Connect

48:09 Guest Licensing: Key Considerations

56:10 Entitlement Management and Guest Users

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