Identity and access management Insights

Screenshot of the Face Check feature within Microsoft Entra Verified ID.

Feb 6

4 min read

Microsoft Entra Verified ID introduces Face Check in preview

Face Check is now in preview in Microsoft Entra Verified ID, unlocking high-assurance verifications for enterprises securely, simply, and at scale.

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Feb 1

8 min read

3 new ways the Microsoft Intune Suite offers security, simplification, and savings

The main components of the Microsoft Intune Suite are now generally available. Read about how consolidated endpoint management adds value and functionality for security teams.

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Jan 24

4 min read

How Datawiza uses Microsoft Entra ID to help universities simplify access

Datawiza helps Claremont Graduate University enable Microsoft Entra ID multifactor authentication and single sign-on for Oracle PeopleSoft, streamling and improving the student experience.

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Jan 10

9 min read

5 ways to secure identity and access for 2024

To confidently secure identity and access at your organization, here are five areas Microsoft recommends prioritizing in the new year.

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Dec 19, 2023

6 min read

How Strata Identity and Microsoft Entra ID solve identity challenges in mergers and acquisitions

Along with every merger and acquisition between two companies comes the need to combine and strengthen their IT infrastructure. There is an immediate and profound impact on the identity and access management postures of both companies. Learn how to protect your organization with Strata Identity and Microsoft Entra ID.

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Dec 12, 2023

<1 minute read

Strengthening identity protection in the face of highly sophisticated attacks

Get the latest information on our engineering advancements and continued commitments to secure identities as part of the Secure Future Initiative.

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Nov 21, 2023

4 min read

Microsoft named a Leader in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Access Management for the 7th year

Microsoft recognized for the seventh straight year as a Leader in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Access Management.

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Oct 11, 2023

10 min read

Automatic disruption of human-operated attacks through containment of compromised user accounts

User containment is a unique and innovative defense mechanism that stops human-operated attacks in their tracks. We’ve added user containment to the automatic attack disruption capability in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

Oct 3, 2023

9 min read

Defending new vectors: Threat actors attempt SQL Server to cloud lateral movement

Microsoft security researchers recently identified an attack where attackers attempted to move laterally to a cloud environment through a SQL Server instance.

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Sep 19, 2023

3 min read

Forrester names Microsoft a Leader in the 2023 Zero Trust Platform Providers Wave™ report

Microsoft is proud to be recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platform Providers, Q3 2023 report.