Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID is a cloud-based identity and access management service that enables employees to access both external and internal resources, such as Microsoft 365, Azure portal, and various SaaS applications. It offers security features like single sign-on, multifactor authentication, and Conditional Access to protect against identity compromise. Additionally, it provides tools for IT admins to control access based on business requirements and for developers to build personalized experiences using organizational data.
Microsoft Entra Identity Governance
This solution is designed to enhance organizational security and productivity by ensuring that the right people have access to the right resources. It automates identity and access processes, provides increased visibility, and helps meet compliance requirements. Entra Identity Governance addresses key questions about user access, activities, and controls, and supports identity lifecycle management for employees and partners.
Microsoft Entra Permissions Management
Is a cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM) solution that offers comprehensive visibility into permissions across multi-cloud infrastructures. It helps organizations manage permissions effectively by detecting, right-sizing, and monitoring unused and excessive permissions, thereby strengthening security and compliance in a Zero Trust environment. Entra Permissions Management supports key use cases like permission risk discovery, remediation, and continuous monitoring.
Microsoft Entra Verified ID
A managed verifiable credentials service that enables organizations to start their decentralized identity journey. It allows for the digital verification of identity information, ensuring trustworthy self-service enrollment and faster onboarding, and supports open standards for interoperability and reusability of credentials. Entra Verified ID empowers users with ownership of their digital credentials and simplifies the audit process for organizations.
Microsoft Entra Workload Identities
These are identities assigned to software workloads like applications, services, or containers, enabling them to authenticate and access other services and resources. In Microsoft Entra, workload identities include applications, service principals, and managed identities, which are used for securing service-to-service access and are essential for modern cloud-based environments. They play a crucial role in securing and monitoring privileged or sensitive tasks executed by software workloads.