Multi-App Security
We have used Microsoft Entra ID to secure the Salesforce platform where we have data in the cloud that is quite essential for our company.
Mailchimp, Salesforce, Zendesk, Dropbox.
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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Effectiveness in protecting login keys.
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 29, 2024In our company, the main use we give to Microsoft Entra ID is for the configuration, automation and management of each of the access keys in order to maintain privacy and impr...
A Great Identity and Access Management Solution
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 29, 2024Microsoft Entra ID secures our organization as an identity and access management platform and it ensures restricted and safe access to data and applications across cloud and h...
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Employee
3 years of experienceReliable Tool for Elevating Security and Access
Rating: 8 out of 10
August 15, 2024In our organization, Microsoft Entra ID serves as a security backbone when it comes to IAM management. From Securing access to resources, managing user identities or for login...
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Rating: 9 out of 10
August 14, 2024We mainly use it for single sign on while it's part of our hybrid active directory.
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Manager
1 year of experienceEntra ID Review
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 12, 2024It's for company identity and it's many use case. It can be for the apps or VPN and many other.
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Engineer
5 years of experienceMicrosoft Entra ID Review
Rating: 8 out of 10
August 12, 2024We used it to verify users, both on and off the network for validation and data access.
Entra ID Review
Rating: 8 out of 10
August 12, 2024We have a user who use Azure and we use AD Connect to synchronize our on-prem ad to Entra ID. So that's what we are doing.
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Administrator
3 years of experienceEntra ID Review
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 12, 2024I use it to manage our staff access. I also access to endpoints, devices, on and off boarding. We utilize it for that. I mean anything within our organization that has to do w...
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Professional
2 years of experienceMicrosoft Entra ID Review
Rating: 7 out of 10
August 12, 2024Entra ID is really user access management or group management. We've been using it for identity access, setting up. I'm trying to think of the international access exemptions....
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Director
2 years of experienceEntra ID Review
Rating: 8 out of 10
August 12, 2024Well, one is we use it to log into the laptops, so MacBook, but also Windows laptops, making sure that we have central authentication to our cloud applications. One of the bus...
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Executive
2 years of experienceEntra ID Review
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 12, 2024We are an MSSP and an MSP. So we have a number of clients that we resell Microsoft products to. A lot of them being Entra ID. So we support their end users for the total suite...
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Manager
11 years of experienceMicrosoft Entra ID Review
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 12, 2024We have used Entra ID for multiple customers, to solution their access management, as well as authentication and authorization solutions.
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Employee
1 year of experienceThe Best Identity and Access Management Solution.
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 12, 2024We are using Microsoft Entra ID for identity and access management, and it has been an awesome experience. It works well with our on-premises Active Directory and hybrid confi...
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4 years of experienceMy Honest Opinion About Microsoft Entra ID.
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 12, 2024Microsoft Entra ID allows for single sign-on and user management. The software makes identity and access management easy and comes with amazing security features. Thanks to th...
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4 years of experienceA Great Identity and Access Management Tool For Business.
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 12, 2024I'm the IT admin at our company, and I use Microsoft Entra ID to create employee accounts. Depending on clearance, I help set what applications employees can access and what t...
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4 years of experience
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- It's amazing how I can manage all my keys in a central area thanks to this platform, it allows me to control all my identities on the various platform...
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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 integration with Microsoft productivity and cloud storage (Office 365, OneDrive, etc) as well as 3rd party services.
What is Microsoft Entra ID?
What is Conditional Access in Microsoft Entra ID?
What is Microsoft Entra ID Protection?
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?
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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 |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Unspecified |
| Mobile Application | No |
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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 integration with Microsoft productivity and cloud storage (Office 365, OneDrive, etc) as well as 3rd party services.
JumpCloud are common alternatives for Microsoft Entra ID.
Reviewers rate Multi-Factor Authentication highest, with a score of 9.2.
The most common users of Microsoft Entra ID are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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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
(1-4 of 4)Microsoft Entra ID for business
Rating: 9 out of 10
June 13, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
3 years of experience
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure) is a great product that we utilize for deploying VMs, integrating SSO within applications, managing users, groups, and inboxes, and more. While the online software is not always intuitive for administrators to use (the UI changes frequently) and the name change caused a great amount of confusion, the product is solid, mature, and most of all does the job in all the categories mentioned above.
- User and group management
- VM management and deployment
- SSO integration app store
- Intune and MDM
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7.9
- Consolidating software stack
- Increasing automation
- Reducing the amount of passwords users have to remember with SSO (reduces help desk tickets)
At the company I work at now, our identity is managed exclusively in the cloud. We have all user management and VMs hosted through Microsoft, not internally. We utilize the full Microsoft cloud suite for SSO, user management, and VM deployment. We utilize Intune in the cloud for device MDM and application management.
Yes, we utilize Entra ID to secure non-Microsoft applications. This is done by eliminating additional password requirements for the end users and having them use Microsoft's SSO system which reduces password forgetting and additional weak passwords for vendors that may not have as strict password requirements. We utilize Intune to push applications to devices securely.
We connect quite a few applications to Entra ID. We utilize the entire Zscaler suite (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) along with Salesforce and other smaller applications.
During the deployment of Entra ID we noticed that end users are much more receptive to the application SSO portal than originally thought. They enjoy portal that allows usage of all relevant applications with one username and password. Productivity has been up for IT staff and end users as password reset and account issue tickets decline.
Selecting Microsoft Entra ID is a good choice over Okta if you already utilize parts of the Microsoft Suite. It is a solid competitor and if your business is already paying for Microsoft products, why not use it? Okta is a great competitor, but simply already using Microsoft products gives Entra ID the edge.
1000
Finance, accounting, marketing, IT, and all other misc. hospital staff.
5
All of our general IT staff support Entra ID at least at the user management basis.
- User management
- SSO
- Intune and MDM
- Device management -- location tracking and remote wiping
- Microsoft Defender add-on
No
- Cloud Solutions
- Scalability
- Integration with Other Systems
- Ease of Use
Office 365 and Windows enterprise licensing.
We wouldn't. We'd go with Microsoft again.
- Implemented in-house
No
Change management was a small part of the implementation and was well-handled
- Lack of prior implementation experience
We do not have premium support, we only purchase E3.
No
No.
- User/Identity management
- License management -- particularly when you need to make bulk changes.
Microsoft Entra ID is a great identity solution.
Rating: 9 out of 10
June 08, 2024
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Vetted Review
Verified User
3 years of experience
I help administer the identity use cases for Microsoft Entra ID. We use it as our primary identity in a hybrid configuration with our on-prem Active Directory. This also provides the base for our Office 365 products.
- 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.
78.57142857142857%
7.9
- Have been able to modernize SSO from ADFS to save on configuration and server management.
- Modernize MFA options over legacy onprem solutions and replace other products/expenses.
- Seamlessly expand AD into the public cloud space to use established identities for those use cases.
We use Active Directory for our underlying identity and integrate Entra ID into that. We have on-prem data centers as well as public cloud configurations using these technologies to underpin our identity.
We use Entra ID as our primary means of integrating our identity with many products, both legacy on-prem as well as other cloud SaaS solutions. This allows SSO and Multifactor abilities to monitor and protect.
Cloud products like Workday and Salesforce work well with Entra ID as well as on-prem versions of Jira and Confluence.
User experience is streamlined by the use of Entra ID to protect our applications and provide SSO features that users expect.
Okta appears to be a capable product, but if you are using O365 or Azure, the licensing doesn't make sense.
5000
This is used to manage our user identity. Identity is to control access to most applications that are used by out users. There are many related features like Conditional Access that enforce policies for applications like devices, location, multi factor and other similar controls.
10
We have a team that manages the infrastructure behind our identity platforms that combines onprem AD with our Entra ID environment.
- User Identity
- Access Controls
- Application SSO
- SSO
- MFA
- Enable application SSO
- AI Security Controls
No
- Integration with Other Systems
Licensing to bundle Microsoft 365 with Entra ID is very compelling.
Review other providers features and licensing as it would relate to Microsoft 365.
- Implemented in-house
Change management was a minor issue with the implementation
Often the hardest part of implantations like these is to identity where impacts are and working with teams to help minimize negative impacts.
- Communication
- Instructions for configurating MFA
- Online Training
Just spend some time reading thru Microsoft learn articles and do some testing for pilot user groups.
Some - we have done small customizations to the interface
The only customization we've done is inserting some company logos in place of the default Microsoft logos.
No - we have not done any custom code
We get premium support as part of our bundle Microsoft licensing agreement.
No
When we leverage resources that can give us more customized support like MTC we've have access to resources that do provide exceptional expertise.
- Syncing your onprem AD identity
- Configuring Basic Conditional Access policies to enforce MFA
- More advanced Conditional Access polices are complex
Yes
Microsoft Entra ID
Rating: 10 out of 10
June 04, 2024
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Verified User
5 years of experience
we used microsoft entra ID for our healthcare company. used for our hybrid environment of Office365 (Azure AD and on prem AD). this is currently addressing our MFA and moving to the autheicator method. this also give us the ability of risky logs to see if anyone's account are trying to be attacked
- Syncing
- SSO
- MFA
92.85714285714286%
9.3
- SSO
- MFA
- Security
Yes, we have 2 physical on prem AD's along with one virtual AD. We use our on prem to create the account then sync'd to our office365 tenant.
yes. right now we are in the process of using it for SSO on Paylocity, Vonage and Concur
we use Brivo has a SaaS to integrate users to our ACL for our doors into the building
NA. end users haven't noticed much
Duo offers MFA for windows login. i believe Microsoft Entra ID doesn't at this time
8
we use entra id for our company of mission healthcare. we use entra id has part of a hybrid environment to reset passwords, MFA and microsoft authenticator. we also use it for our SSO with our employees and 3rd party companies we are partnered with. we just finished integrated our badge system to entra
8
we currently have 8 IT support members in-house who support our microsoft entra id. Since we are a hybrid shop, Entra is only used for SSO, Auth methods and Authenticator. we are currently working on getting entra ID into our intune environment. ALong with opening more doors with partners and such
- SSO
- Authentication Methods
- password reset
- security
- SSO
- Authenication
- Security
- SSO
No
- Cloud Solutions
- Scalability
- Integration with Other Systems
- Ease of Use
- Implemented in-house
- Third-party professional services
No
Change management was minimal
we have regular support
No
no comment
- SSO
- Microsoft Auth
Yes
it used by the azure mobile app
Amazing identity management and security
Rating: 10 out of 10
September 21, 2023
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
9 years of experience
We need to manage many discreet groups of people and their access to systems and licensing base on multiple criteria. We have staff who are various kinds of employees as well as volunteers. In addition to our staff/volunteers we also have associates that are involved but do not need the full spectrum of Microsoft 365 services. Additionally we have an intranet and hundreds of teams that need access permissions based on identity. A tool like Microsoft Entra ID is essential to managing this successfully.
- Assign users into groups dynamically based on user profile details.
- Secure authentication using easy app based MFA.
- User authentication intelligence that identifies unusual behavior and flags of blocks suspicious login attempts.
- Manage permissions for sensitive internal resources like the internet or project teams.
- Automatically assign licenses based on user properties or group membership
78.57142857142857%
7.9
- Despite many attempts, bad actors have yet to cause our company harm from unauthorized access. Microsoft Entra ID has always prevented access.
- It has streamlined our permissions and access management. We now save time and have accurate groups.
- We are an organization that needs security and Microsoft Entra ID has certainly provided the level of security and confidence we need.
We used to use it on-prem but migrated to the cloud 7 years ago and it was absolutely worth it. For a short time were a hybrid environment but I don’t recommend that. The migration was a bit challenging but I expect that to be better now. In my opinion, using a good partner to help with the migration is a key to success.
We use Microsoft Entra ID to secure access to a few third party systems/apps using SSO. The user experience is very good but the setup process can be a challenge. It’s a little tedious and depending on how good the third party documentation and support is will make a huge difference.
Egencia, Virtous CRM, Ramp, LinkedIn Learning
Our staff and users have become far more secure and confident using our system. We have had far fewer issues with access problems and password issues. Setting up MFA for users could be a bit better but given what it does the process is well worth the slight hassle it is for users the one time they need to do it.
120
Finance/Accounting IT Human Resources various programs and projects doing research, teaching. Publishing various online and print periodicals
1
I think if you are comfortable with technology and can teach yourself, you can use it. It is not the most intuitive system out there but the documentation and other resources available make it fairly straight forward to find answers to questions you may have. For more advanced functionality, I think you would need to be much more comfortable with the Microsoft environment and at times Powershell.
- Securely sign in our staff, but keep out bad actors
- Assign staff to the right groups, granting them access to the Teams and Intranet sites they need.
- Assign the correct licenses to staff based on their user profile (Department, Employee ID).
- We have not ventured out of the norm
- We hope to implement Conditional Access device management where they can only use Microsoft 365 on approved managed computers.
No
- Cloud Solutions
- Scalability
- Integration with Other Systems
- Ease of Use
- Other
Security was paramount. Whatever we chose had to provide a secure environment that was not a huge challenge or hassle for our users or our IT team.
I would not change anything. We are very pleased with how it went.
- Third-party professional services
I prefer not to say.
Yes
We were on-prem, then moved to hybrid for a year or two, then went full cloud.
Change management was a minor issue with the implementation
In my opinion, invest a LOT into resources to help your staff with the changes. Any system will affect some users and create problems. Identity Management is not one that you want people to struggle with for very long.
- Using MFA
- Remembering their password
- changing their password or resetting their password if they forgot
- MFA authentication using the Authenticator App
- Create and use dynamic groups
- Assign licenses using dynamic groups
- The initial setup of MFA is a bit tricky for non-technical people. But they all got it eventually.
Yes
It is very limited, but good for a few core functions like user status, block accounts, look up details on profiles.