#1 most frequent
United States of America
52.0%9,561 installations of 18,399
What is Microsoft Entra ID?
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Microsoft Azure Active Directory or Azure AD) is a cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution supporting restricted access to applications with Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) built-in, single sign-on (SSO), B2B collaboration controls, self-service password, and integration with Microsoft productivity and cloud storage (Office 365, OneDrive, etc) as well as 3rd party services.
Categories & Use Cases
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Top Performing Features
Multi-Factor Authentication
Using multiple, independent components to gain access
Category average: 8.5
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
The ability to login to the system once, gaining access to all systems without the need for logging in again
Category average: 9
ID-Management Access Control
Authorization or restriction of access to information depending on role
Category average: 8.8
Areas for Improvement
Password Management
Self-help capabilities the help users recover forgotten passwords, etc.
Category average: 8.6
ID Risk Management
Identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks with procedures to minimize, impacts of unplanned consequences
Category average: 8.3
ID Management Workflow Automation
Automated sequence of tasks to simplify processes
Category average: 8
Who Buys & Uses Microsoft Entra ID
#1 most frequent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
21.1%3,889 installations of 18,399
“Yeah, it's basically our authentication”
#2 most frequent
Manufacturing
13.4%2,468 installations of 18,399
#3 most frequent
Finance and Insurance
10.8%1,988 installations of 18,399
“Yes, I'd say 30% of the time.”
#2 most frequent
Germany
7.4%1,370 installations of 18,399
#3 most frequent
Canada
6.9%1,262 installations of 18,399
Pros
- Streamlines authentication with single sign-on (SSO) capabilities, as highlighted by 38% of reviewers.
- Offers cost savings by integrating with Microsoft 365 licensing, eliminating the need for separate identity management solutions (29%).
- Enhances security by reducing security risks and meeting cybersecurity initiatives (18%).
Cons
- ROI can be neutral or unquantifiable for some users (12%).
- A small segment of users leverages Entra ID exclusively for Microsoft applications (9%).
Microsoft Entra ID Solid Identity Foundation
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Microsoft Entra ID is the backbone of our infrastructure. It has largely replaced on-premise AD and allows for identity management, authentication, and authorization across both local and cloud providers. Having one source of truth that allows for anywhere authentication and authorization has revolutionized the game for us while providing high levels of trust via 2FA.
Pros
- Ease of Use
- Ubiquitous Acceptance
- Reliability
- Compatibility
Cons
- Access Sprawl
- Tenant-to-Tenant Operations
- Passwordless Rollout
Return on Investment
- Fewer IT Helpdesk Tickets
- Compliance Audits
- License Complexities
Alternatives Considered
Google Cloud Identity and Okta
Other Software Used
Google Cloud Identity, Google Workspace for Education, Canvas, Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention, SentinelOne Purple AI, ChatGPT
Protecting Identities and DataApp With Microsoft Entra ID
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use this Microsoft security solution to ensure we protect identities and while at the same time keep apps and business data secure. It is a great IAM tool that leverages on MFA and SSO to ensure secure and fast access to business data/services/applications. In addition, it works in different environments (remote and hybrid work) and it ensures compliance besides centralizing control and also audit trails.
Pros
- MFA features works well and is very first.
- SSO ensures fast access to multiple apps.
- It ensures identity protection.
- I like the centralized control.
- Helps stay compliant.
Cons
- Configuration is not always easy.
Return on Investment
- It ensures fast access to business data/apps/services.
- It protects identities.
- Works well whether remotely or hybrid work environment .
Other Software Used
Barracuda Email Protection, ESET PROTECT
MS Entra ID is a solid choice for Microsoft or Azure shop
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We primary use Microsoft Entra ID for Centralize Identity Management and SSO.
Pros
- Seamless access to Microsoft 365 and Azure Services and others
- Extensive Integration with our SaaS Applications like Slack, CRM, travel
- Support for Various SSO Protocol services like SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for Just-in-Time Access for Azure admins when needed
Cons
- Complexity and steep learning curve
- it works well with HTTPS traffic but it is difficult to integrate with proprietary protocols and tools or legacy authentication services
- It need simpler Licensing and Pricing model
Return on Investment
- Vendor and tools consolidation is good for TCO and simplify things
- Better productivity by users seamless access to SaaS apps
- Simplified access for developers, DevOps , and admins
Alternatives Considered
Okta and AWS IAM Identity Center
Other Software Used
GitHub Copilot, GitHub, Google Gemini, ChromeOS, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, macOS, CentOS Linux
Microsoft Entra ID - The good and the bad told from a small business IT Manager
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use Entra ID (Formerly Azure ID) to enable SSO (Single Sign on) internally (Keeper, Bamboo HR, etc) and to also enable domain password resets via the web to facilitate easier access after hours and on weekends.
Pros
- SSO (Single Sign On)
- Password reset integration with LDAP
- Ability to access anywhere in the world
Cons
- The interface is a little clunky
- It is NOT always intuitive, almost needs and engineer to work
Return on Investment
- Single Sign On has allowed us to seamlessly integrate other applications into our Microsoft Sign on.
- Outside of normal business hours password resets have saved me from getting up at 1AM to reset a password
- Entra requires me to engage with a Specialized Engineer at times to understand in order to work with business needs, incurring extra costs.
Other Software Used
Navisite Productivity and Collaboration (Microsoft Office 365 and MDM), BambooHR®, SOLIDWORKS, Sourcetree, Google Workspace
Microsoft Entra ID Review
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Basically we integrated every device users in the directory and of course we exploit enterprise application wherever. We don't use user related accounts where they're not either. We only implement security application models and the same we do for our customer. Since we are a seller of this product, we instruct the customer how to do proper integration of the identities into directories. And our products are, some are based on ND as a component.
Pros
- I really appreciate the hard integration with the Azure products, but also possibilities to integrate Feder identities from other parties and the management of external identities and manage identities and application identities. I can see something better at the moment.
Cons
- The main problem I see is about, let's say documentation, but it's not a problem of documentation itself. It's a problem of the product makes so much things that for beginners it's hard to decide which is the right way to use the problem.
Return on Investment
- I think 20% of the customer basically accepted to OPT for our solution and our manager solution because they are already Microsoft customers, but they don't know how to use the licenses they acquired. So if they were not Microsoft customer, probably they couldn't afford our solution.
Other Software Used
Microsoft 365, OneDrive
