What is Microsoft Entra?

Microsoft Entra is your solution to unify and manage all your permissions and identities across different services and cloud platforms. With Entra, you get full control over who has access to your systems, apps and data - whether it's in Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or other apps and devices you use in your everyday life.

Entra helps you ensure that your employees, partners and automated processes have secure and unique identities that you can control centrally. This means you can work more confidently and efficiently without worrying about who has access to what - while meeting security and compliance requirements.

With Microsoft Entra, you also get access to advanced security features such as multi-factor authentication, conditional access and Zero Trust principles to help you protect your digital infrastructure from unauthorised access and threats.

What services does Microsoft Entra consist of?

Microsoft Entra consists of several smart tools that together help you manage identities and access:

• Azure Active Directory (Azure AD): This is the heart of Entra. From here you can manage login, access and security for all your users and apps - both in the cloud and locally. This makes it easy for you to control who can do what and ensure it's done in a secure way.

• Microsoft Entra Permissions Management: This tool gives you an overview of all your access rights in cloud environments like Azure, AWS and Google Cloud. It helps you detect and remove unnecessary or risky permissions to make your security even stronger.

• Microsoft Entra Verified ID: A modern way to prove your identity without having to share more than necessary. It's a smart solution that gives you more control over your digital identities - securely and privately.

Together, these tools allow you to create a unified, secure and easy-to-use identity solution that adapts to your needs - wherever your data and apps reside.

Why is Microsoft Entra important to you?

In an age where your digital services and data reside in multiple locations - both in the cloud and on-premises - it can quickly become difficult to keep track of who has access to what. With Microsoft Entra, you get a single view and a secure way to manage access. This means you can better protect your systems and data, avoid permission errors, and make it easier for you and your team to work securely across platforms and apps.