Use the new Entra SOC Identity Responder Admin Role

This article details Microsoft's new built-in Entra SOC Identity Responder role, designed for IT admins and security teams to perform rapid containment actions during identity breaches without needing broad admin permissions. It explains the role's capabilities: disabling user accounts, revoking active sign-in sessions, and resetting passwords, with scope options for administrative units. The article also provides a step-by-step incident response guide for suspected user breaches, covering containment, session revocation, credential reset, investigation, and re-enabling accounts. It emphasizes the principle of least privilege and is relevant for IT/technology professionals managing Microsoft Entra identity security.