In the evolving digital landscape, secure access management is critical for businesses to safeguard data and applications. Microsoft has recently rebranded Azure Active Directory to Entra ID and introduced a new SKU named Microsoft Entra Suite. The Microsoft Entra Suite SKU combines various advanced identity and security solutions into a unified package. Let’s take a deep dive into the core features offered in the suite and how they enhance security and compliance for modern organization.

What’s Included in the Microsoft Entra Suite SKU? Microsoft Entra Suite SKU includes a range of powerful tools that streamline access control, identity management, and security protocols. The key components are:

• Entra Identity Protection

• Entra Permissions Management

• Entra Verified ID

• Entra Identity Governance

• Entra Workload Identities

These tools work together to provide a comprehensive identity management solution across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.

Entra Identity Protection

At the heart of the Entra Suite is Entra ID, a rebranded version of Azure Active Directory Premium P2. This advanced identity platform enables robust access management through:

Key Features

• Conditional Access Policies: Apply tailored security rules to control access based on user identity, location, device, or risk.

• Privileged Identity Management (PIM): Minimize security risks by controlling, monitoring, and auditing privileged accounts.

• Identity Protection: Detect and respond to identity-based risks with machine learning and advanced analytics.

• Single Sign-On (SSO): Centralise login management for users accessing different applications.

• Multifactor Authentication (MFA): Add extra layers of security to user authentication.

Entra Permissions Management

One of the most powerful features of Microsoft Entra is Permissions Management. It provides fine-grained control over who has access to what, helping organizations mitigate over-provisioning risks. With centralised monitoring and governance, administrators can easily manage permissions and entitlements across cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Permission Visibility: Gain insight into permissions assigned across environments and identify excessive permissions.

• Permission Guardrails: Set security policies to enforce least-privileged access.

• Automated Remediation: Automatically adjust permissions to align with security and compliance needs.

Entra Verified ID

With the rise of decentralised identities, Entra Verified ID provides a solution for creating and verifying digital credentials securely. Verified ID supports:

Key Features:

• Verifiable Credentials: Issue tamper-proof digital IDs for employees, partners, or customers.

• Decentralised Identity: Allow users to own and control their digital identity without relying on centralised entities.

• Secure Sharing: Enable secure and privacy-respecting data sharing through cryptographically secure credentials

Entra Identity Governance

Managing identities effectively is crucial for security and compliance. Entra Identity Governance ensures the right people have the right access, while helping organisations stay compliant with industry standards.

Key Features:

• Access Reviews: Continuously review and ensure that employees only have the access they need.

• Entitlement Management: Automate the lifecycle of user identities and their associated permissions.

• Seamless Onboarding & Off-boarding: Manage user identities as they join, move within, or leave the organisation.

Entra Workload Identities

Organizations are increasingly using workloads such as applications, containers, and services that require identity management.

Entra Workload Identities secures these non-human identities by:

• Assigning Workload Permissions: Grant specific permissions to applications and services in a controlled manner.

• Monitoring Workload Behavior: Track behavior and ensure workloads only perform intended actions.

• Managing Service Principals: Simplify management of service accounts and app registrations.

Why Choose Microsoft Entra Suite SKU?

The Microsoft Entra Suite SKU is designed for organizations that need advanced identity and access management capabilities, spanning hybrid and multi-cloud environments. By leveraging tools like Entra ID, Permissions Management, Verified ID, and Identity Governance, businesses can:

• Enhance Security Posture: Implement advanced access controls, reduce privileged account risk, and prevent identity-based attacks.

• Simplify Compliance: Streamline identity governance and ensure compliance with regulations through automated access reviews and reporting.

• Improve User Experience: Provide seamless, secure access with single sign-on and verifiable digital identities.

Attosol has rich experience in delivering projects around Microsoft Entra ID to large customers across different verticals. If you have any questions or need further clarity. Reach out to us and we will be happy to assist.