Unlocking Unified Identity and Access Management with Microsoft Entra Suite
In this webinar, we explored Microsoft Entra Suite and its ability to enable organizations to secure access for employees, partners, and customers across modern cloud environments.
This article summarizes the key takeaways, but to see the live demos in action, watch the full recording.
Entra: The future of identity and access management (IAM)
Microsoft Entra is designed to provide secure, seamless access to any app or resource from anywhere. Organizations typically start with foundational Zero Trust security measures like multi-factor authentication (MFA) and Conditional Access (Microsoft Entra ID); expand to secure access to resources from anywhere for employees (using the Microsoft Entra Suite); look at securing access for customers and partners (Microsoft Entra External ID); and finally secure access in any Cloud (Microsoft Entra Permissions Management, Microsoft Entra Workload ID).
The Microsoft Entra Suite includes five deeply integrated products:
• Private Access – Extends MFA and Conditional Access to resources, replacing remote access VPNs
• Internet Access – Protects against open internet threats
• ID Governance – Ensures least-privilege access and compliance
• ID Protection – Uses real-time risk assessments to enhance security
• Verified ID Premium – Enables secure, privacy-respecting identity verification
Real-World Identity Journeys using Microsoft Entra Suite
During the webinar, we explored various real-world identity management scenarios and looked at how the Microsoft Entra Suite simplifies these complex processes:
1. Automating Employee Onboarding
• HR adds a new hire to their system
• Microsoft Entra automatically provisions the account, assigns Birthright Access, and enables MFA
• The manager receives a Temporary Access Passcode to share with the new hire
• The employee self-activates access to required apps
Demo Highlight: See how a new hire seamlessly receives access to Office 365, business apps, and cloud services – all without IT intervention!
2️. Managing Job Role Changes
• An employee moves to a new department
• Microsoft Entra detects the role change and applies a new access package
• Previous permissions are removed to enforce least-privilege access
• If there’s a segregation of duties conflict, approval is required
Demo Highlight: Watch how Microsoft Entra automates access management and prevents unauthorized privileges in real time.
3️. Securing Hybrid Work Without VPNs
• Employees securely access apps without a traditional VPN
• Private Access and Internet Access dynamically protect corporate data
• Conditional Access ensures device compliance and identity-based security
Demo Highlight: See how a hybrid worker logs in from home with seamless, VPN-free access – all while maintaining enterprise-grade security.
4. Identity Verification and Fraud Prevention
• Employees use Verified ID to prove their identity to IT support
• Facial recognition and digital credentials help prevent social engineering attacks
• A confidence score determines if the request is legitimate before resetting passwords
Demo Highlight: Watch how an employee recovers their account without calling the help desk, using only a secure mobile authentication method.
5. Offboarding Employees Securely
• HR triggers the offboarding process
• Microsoft Entra automatically revokes access at the designated time
• If necessary, access can transition to an alumni or external identity account
Demo Highlight: See how Microsoft Entra fully automates deprovisioning, preventing ex-employees from retaining access.
Why Watch the Full Webinar?
This article captures just a glimpse of the insights shared in our session. In the full recording, you’ll see:
Live demos of Microsoft Entra Suite in action
Best practices for implementing Zero Trust security
Expert Q&A on identity lifecycle management, Conditional Access, and automation
Questions?
If you have questions or need help implementing Microsoft Entra, contact us to learn how we can support your identity strategy.