Microsoft Entra IDFormerly Microsoft Azure Active Directory
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What is Microsoft Entra ID?
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Microsoft Azure Active Directory or Azure AD) is a cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution supporting restricted access to applications with Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) built-in, single sign-on (SSO), B2B collaboration controls, self-service password, and…
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Premium P1
$6.00
Premium P2
$9.00
Entry-level set up fee?
- No setup fee
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- Free Trial
- Free/Freemium Version
- Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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AD FS to Microsoft Entra | How to migrate cloud apps
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What is Microsoft Entra ID?
Microsoft Entra ID safeguards organizations with a cloud identity and access management solution that connects employees, customers, and partners to their apps, devices, and data. Features include:
- Secure adaptive access: Protects access to resources and data using strong authentication and risk-based adaptive access policies without compromising user experience.
- Seamless user experiences: Provides an easy sign-in experience across a multicloud environment to keep users productive, reduce time managing passwords, and increase productivity.
- Unified identity management: Manages identities and access to all applications in a central location, whether they’re in the cloud or on-premises, to improve visibility and control.
What is Microsoft Entra ID?
What is Conditional Access in Microsoft Entra ID?
What is Microsoft Entra ID Protection?
Microsoft Entra ID Features
Identity Management Features
- Supported: ID-Management Access Control
- Supported: ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
- Supported: Multi-Factor Authentication
- Supported: Password Management
- Supported: Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
- Supported: ID Management Workflow Automation
- Supported: ID Risk Management
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Microsoft Entra ID Competitors
- JumpCloud
- Okta
- One Login
Microsoft Entra ID Technical Details
Deployment Types | Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
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Operating Systems | Unspecified |
Mobile Application | No |
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(435)Community Insights
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Efficient User Management: Users have expressed satisfaction with the system's efficiency in maintaining users in Azure AD, enabling both enabled and disabled states while seamlessly provisioning user data from various applications to Active Directory through integration. Additionally, the utilization of Microsoft Graph APIs for assigning default groups and organizational units has been noted as a valuable feature that enhances user management capabilities.
Intuitive Interface: The straightforward organization and ease of use of the system have been commended by reviewers for its intuitive nature, making it user-friendly and convenient for navigation purposes. This simplicity aids users in efficiently completing tasks within the system, contributing to a positive overall user experience.
Enhanced Security Features: Reviewers appreciate the robust security measures integrated into the system, including biometric authentication features like facial recognition and fingerprint scanning. Furthermore, functionalities such as multi-factor authentication are highlighted as crucial components that streamline access control processes and bolster security protocols within the system.
Confusing Terminology and Documentation Challenges: Users have encountered difficulties understanding the terminology and relationship between service accounts, service principles, and applications in Entra ID. They have noted a lack of clear documentation contributing to this issue.
Lack of Transparency in Updates and Communication: Users feel that Microsoft should enhance transparency by informing users about changes across all services beforehand to prevent confusion. They highlighted how small alterations in the environment can lead to uncertainty without proper communication.
Complexity of Entra ID Dashboard and Cost Concerns: The current Entra ID dashboard is perceived as more intricate compared to its predecessor, prompting requests for a simpler interface. Additionally, users expressed discontent over the removal of certain components like governance modules post-transition to Entra ID due to associated costs.
Reviews
(1-25 of 38)A Great Identity and Access Management Solution
- It makes managing identities easy.
- Works in multi-cloud environments
- Cloud access and management is easy.
- Managing passwords is easy.
Microsoft Entra ID Review
- Access management, authentication authorization was definitely one of the best use cases which we have implemented.
Great product, but you'll pay for it
- Conditional Access Rules
- Logs (limited time by default)
- Integration with 3rd party
Microsoft Entra ID bridged the gap for our users.
- Single Sign-On.
- Multi factor Authentication (MFA).
- Microsoft 365 User Management.
Microsoft Entra ID is a great identity solution.
- Foundation for O365.
- Mechanism for modern authentication (SSO, SAML, OAuth, OIDC).
- Feature-rich with controls like Conditional Access to enforce MFA and other access restrictions to company applications.
Microsoft Azure Active Directory
- Basic user management with full metadata
- Single Sign On
- Multi factor authentication
Azure Active Directory = Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Entra integrates and functions very well with other applications/tools since it was developed by Microsoft.
- Entra provides us the abilities to implement conditional access policies to require additional verifications (or lack thereof if needed) before granting access to a resource.
- The ability to implement passwordless logins via Windows Hello or Authenticator sign-ins is extremely useful as companies transition to Zero Trust
Microsoft Entra ID Review
- Managing Users
- Managing groups
- Setting up multi factor Authentication
- Setting up B2B cross tenant
Microsoft Azure AD integration with Business Central
- The integration with other Microsoft products
- Multi-factor authentication
- Conditional access
Entra ID: The Leading Cloud-Based IAM SaaS
- User management
- Intune
- SSO
- Users & Groups
- License management
Excellent cloud identity provider!
- Single Sign On.
- Security (Multifactor authentication).
- User management.
Microsoft Entra ID formerly Azure Active Directory.
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Conditional Access.
- SSO
- External Identities.
Fortifying Business Security with Seamless Authentication
- Microsoft Entra ID's biometric authentication improves security and streamlines user access through facial recognition and fingerprint scanning, which are reliable and practical.
- Users can easily confirm their identities using biometrics, smart cards, or PINs, increasing security without disrupting business operations.
- Microsoft Entra ID provides us with a thorough security comprehension by allowing us to effectively manage user identities, regulate access entitlements, and track authentication events.
Entra ID a simple overview
- User management
- Role Management
- Multi factor authentication
Microsoft Entra ID for security and user comfort
In my org we use Microsoft Entra ID for security and ease of access for our users. First, we deployed self-service password reset to all of our users, which required they enter some additional information like personal contact info. This required some training on our part to let everyone know what was happening. Then, multi factor authentication and the Microsoft Authenticator provide protection. Once we had deployed MFA and had 100% adoption, we introduced phone sign-on so users did not need to use passwords when signing in.
We have also implemented conditional access to require MFA for all apps, and to block access if certain thresholds are met for failed sign-ins or unusual activity.
- Identity security
- Ease of access
- User risk management
- Conditional access
Great identity management in the cloud!
- Identity management.
- App registration.
- Multi-factor authentication.
- Directory synchronisation.
Microsoft Entra ID is secure and reliable authentication platform
- Multi Factor Authentication
- Easy Integration
- Single Sign-on
If you have Windows and Microsort365 or Azure apps, you can dramatically improve the level of security with Microsoft Entra ID!
- It makes it possible to manage system access in an easy way.
- It makes publishing the system to the internet safe.
One identity (aka Microsoft Entra ID)
- Multi-factor authentication integration
- Active Directory federation services works very well with on-prem AD
- Integrated very well with other Microsoft tools (Office 365, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
Review of Microsoft Authenticator
- Microsoft Authenticator also supports passwordless login options
- fingerprint and facial recognition
- support of Azure Active Directory
- ability to use the app to generate one-time passcodes, as well as push notifications
Microsoft Azure Active Directory Review
- Integration with third part cloud-based applications - e.g. CRM
- Flawless authentication with On-Premises Microsoft Azure Active Directory
- Workload or tenant creation is pretty easy on Microsoft Azure Active Directory and configuration of Microsoft Azure Active Directory eases the life of the Administrator
The simplicity of management using Microsoft Azure Active Directory
- We departmentalize our users by schools
- We departmentatize our users by departments
- We use this to keep up with what rights we allow specific users
Microsoft Azure Active Directory Review
- Managing users
- Managing machines
- Security groups
Azure Active Directory--high-security features and easy synchronization with high availability
- Easy to configure
- High availability
- Easy to synchronize with on-premises AD
- Pay as you go options
Active Directory in the cloud and more
- Multi-factor authentication
- Conditional access
- Supported by and integrates with other Microsoft products