Leveraging Microsoft Entra for proactive threat management
As digital environments scale, so does the complexity of managing secure access across diverse identities, devices, and networks. In this new AI-driven landscape, organizations face intricate security challenges that demand advanced solutions. Microsoft Entra, chosen by over 400,000 organizations, is at the forefront of identity security innovation, equipping businesses with robust tools to navigate these challenges seamlessly.
This article explores essential strategies in identity security to help organizations enhance their security posture while fostering business continuity.
Why modern identity security demands a proactive approach
Managing user access and identity security is challenging for companies of all sizes. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, security teams must adapt, focusing on solutions that streamline access controls and user policies. Microsoft Entra provides a comprehensive solution designed to simplify identity management across different types of organizations, enhancing security through adaptive policies, conditional access, and continuous threat monitoring.
Security Copilot: A practical solution for efficient identity management
Microsoft Entra’s integration with Security Copilot adds significant functionality to identity management, allowing organizations to analyze policies and troubleshoot issues with ease. This feature simplifies the identity management experience by translating complex policies into understandable language, automating common tasks, and providing risk assessments with suggested actions for remediation. With Security Copilot, companies can quickly adapt to changing security conditions without the added complexity.
Enhanced access controls with Microsoft Entra’s Security Service Edge (SSE)
Microsoft Entra’s Security Service Edge includes Microsoft Entra Internet Access and Microsoft Entra Private Access, supporting access security regardless of location or device. These features enable organizations to enforce Conditional Access policies based on identity, device, and network conditions. By adding web content filtering, access controls, and network compliance checks, Entra SSE ensures secure access for all applications and resources across various networks and devices.
The expanded public preview for Microsoft Entra Internet Access now includes support for all internet applications, extending protection beyond Microsoft 365 traffic. This flexibility, coupled with Conditional Access and identity-based policies, allows organizations to maintain secure access to critical resources with fewer restrictions on network structure.
Strengthened identity protection with automated conditional access policies
Microsoft Entra also provides automatic Conditional Access policies, which enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in high-risk scenarios. This proactive approach helps protect users by deploying MFA based on individual risk signals, enabling organizations to prevent unauthorized access with minimal manual intervention. In addition, phishing-resistant authentication methods like FIDO2 security keys, certificate-based authentication, and passkeys further enhance user security, eliminating the need for passwords that can be compromised.
Integrating permissions management with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Entra Permissions Management includes integrations with Microsoft Defender for Cloud (MDC), providing an efficient way to view permissions and consolidate cloud security insights. This integration also helps ensure least privilege access, making it easier for organizations to manage permissions across cloud environments, including Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. Additionally, with ServiceNow integration, Microsoft Entra Permissions Management allows users to request time-limited, on-demand access, reinforcing Zero Trust policies for access control.
Partner with AVASOFT for Microsoft Entra solutions
AVASOFT, as a Microsoft partner, offers expertise in implementing and managing Microsoft Entra’s identity security solutions. Our dedicated team can help organizations navigate the complexities of identity management, ensuring robust security measures are in place.
Contact us to learn how AVASOFT can empower your business with Microsoft Entra.
