Category: Security
As identity ecosystems grow more complex, organizations are seeking ways to unify authentication across platforms. Microsoft Entra ID now supports External Authentication Methods (EAMs), allowing third-party identity providers like Okta to handle multi-factor authentication (MFA) during sign-in. This guide walks…
Configure Azure Role Permissions for Management Groups, Subscriptions, Resource Groups, and Resources Key Concepts Here’s a comparison table between Microsoft Entra ID roles (formerly Azure AD roles) and Azure roles (RBAC). These operate in different scopes: Entra roles manage identity…
Introduction Microsoft Entra External ID represents a strategic evolution in how external identities—whether customers, partners, or collaborators—are handled within the Microsoft ecosystem. Based on the architecture guidance provided by Microsoft this blog post aims to provide a comprehensive and technically…
Absolutely — here’s an updated version of the blog post that includes a deep dive into why Microsoft implemented Application ID-based authentication in Entra Connect, aligning with the Microsoft Security First initiative. 🔐 The Power of Application ID & Microsoft’s…
Identity is the new security perimeter—and Conditional Access is one of the most critical tools enterprises have to enforce modern, adaptive access control. In recent months, Microsoft has introduced powerful new enhancements to Microsoft Entra ID, further improving how organizations…
Microsoft is mandating multifactor authentication (MFA) for key administrative and user-facing experiences across Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) to mitigate identity-based attacks. This change is part of a broader strategy to reduce risks stemming from compromised credentials — still…
In an era of rapidly evolving technology, organizations must provide access to their digital resources in a way that is secure, efficient, and user-friendly. While traditional methods like passwords have been the cornerstone of authentication for decades, they can be…
Microsoft is evolving its customer identity and access management (CIAM) solutions with the introduction of Microsoft Entra External ID. This new platform aims to unify and modernize the management of external identities, including customers, partners, and citizens, within a single,…
As organizations continue their cloud transformation journey, securing identities and access management is more critical than ever. Microsoft Entra ID provides powerful tools for authentication, access control, and monitoring to safeguard cloud resources. This post covers the core capabilities of…
Microsoft has announced that starting March 2026, Entra ID will no longer support service principal-less authentication behavior. This change aims to enhance security by ensuring that all applications authenticate using a service principal, thereby providing better governance and control over…