After much anticipation, the Microsoft Security team recently announced the general availability of Microsoft Entra Suite. This comprehensive solution is designed to bolster your organisation’s defences across users, devices, networks, and applications, marking a significant milestone in the realm of IT security.
For senior technology leaders, the arrival of Microsoft Entra Suite is a game-changer. Just like our CTO, Chris Eckl, pictured here, security teams can rejoice as they can now ensure their businesses enjoy the full benefits of secure, remote work. With Entra Suite, employees can connect from anywhere, accessing the resources they need to be productive without compromising security.
Unifying Zero Trust Security
At the heart of Entra Suite is a unified Zero Trust security model. Gone are the days of perimeter-based defences. Every user, device and access request must be verified, regardless of location.
Entra combines Identity Protection, Security Service Edge, Governance, and Identity Verification into a single, integrated, dynamic platform.
This convergence of policies across identities, endpoints and networks simplifies management for your security and IAM teams—no more juggling disparate tools and rules.
Most importantly, Entra ensures your employees can access the resources they need, when they need them, with the least privileged permissions. Secure, streamlined access means your workforce can focus on their work instead of being hindered by virtual roadblocks.
Powerful new capabilities
The newly released Entra Suite is a powerhouse of new capabilities. In addition to its core Zero Trust features, it now includes:
Microsoft Entra Private Access: Providing identity-centric Zero Trust Network Access, securing access to your private applications and resources. It replaces legacy VPNs, reducing operational complexity and cost by verifying user identity, device health, and access context before granting the least privileged permissions.
Microsoft Entra Internet Access: A Secure Web Gateway protecting your users and SaaS applications from malicious internet traffic, unsafe or non-compliant content, and other online threats – whether on the corporate network or working remotely.
Microsoft Entra ID Governance: A complete identity governance and administration solution that automates the identity and access lifecycle to ensure the right people can access the right apps and services at the right time.
Microsoft Entra ID Protection: An advanced solution that blocks real-time identity compromise. It uses high-assurance authentication, automated risk and threat assessment, and adaptive access policies powered by machine learning.
Microsoft Entra Verified ID: A managed verifiable credentials service based on open standards. It enables real-time identity verification in a secure and privacy-respecting way. The Entra Suite includes premium Verified ID capabilities, such as facial matching verification.
Collectively, Entra Suite offers new capabilities that will empower your security teams to take a proactive, holistic approach to protecting your organisation’s most valuable assets. They also enable you to:
- Unify Conditional Access policies for identities and networks
- Ensure least privilege access for all users and resources
- Improve the experience for in-office and remote workers
- Reduce the complexity and cost of managing security tools
Measurable business impact
“Microsoft Entra Suite marks a significant stride toward proactive, comprehensive security. By seamlessly integrating identity, access, and threat protection, organisations and teams are gaining the tools to adeptly address the complexities of today’s hybrid work environment. Entra Suite embodies an identity-centric model, enabling the pursuit of Zero Trust without introducing unnecessary friction or hurdles, all while prioritising user experiences.”
– Alasdair Murray, Chief Product Officer at Condatis
A guiding light for the future
Whether you’re a security leader, IAM specialist or cloud architect, Microsoft Entra Suite offers a comprehensive and unified approach to navigating the challenges of the modern, hybrid workplace.
Entra Suite is not just a security solution. It’s a proactive stance against cyber threats. With Entra, you can move forward confidently, knowing your defences are robust and your team is empowered to deliver their best work.
Learn more about Microsoft Entra Suite.
- Enjoy flipping through the entire Microsoft Entra Suite video library for more in-depth content on each of the capabilities: ms/EntraSuitePlaylist
- Read more about the Entra Suite Pricing models to help you decide which options suit your organisation’s needs.
- Secure your spot at Microsoft’s upcoming Zero Trust Spotlight on 31st July to learn more about proactive security.