Microsoft's cloud identity and access management service, formerly known as Azure Active Directory.
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory/Azure AD) is Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management service. It provides single sign-on to cloud applications, multi-factor authentication, conditional access policies, and identity protection. Entra ID is the identity foundation for Microsoft 365 and Azure, managing user accounts, groups, and access to resources. Features like Conditional Access enable sophisticated access control based on user, device, location, and risk factors.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
Entra ID is your identity control plane for Microsoft services and beyond. Properly configured Entra ID with MFA and Conditional Access significantly improves security posture. It's essential for Zero Trust implementation.