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Microsoft’s Entra Suite: Empowering Secure Access and Efficiency

We are thrilled to announce the general availability of Microsoft’s Entra Suite, the industry’s most comprehensive secure access solution for the workforce. This new offering advances our vision for the Microsoft Entra product line, serving as a universal trust fabric for the era of AI, securely connecting any trustworthy identity with anything, from anywhere.

Key Benefits for Clients

The Microsoft Entra Suite delivers a complete cloud-based solution for workforce access through a bundle of services meant to protect the Entra(ance) to your data and applications. Here are some of the key benefits for clients:

  • Unified Conditional Access Policies: The suite unifies Conditional Access policies for identities and networks, ensuring consistent enforcement of least privilege access.
  • Improved User Experience: It enhances the user experience for both in-office and remote workers by simplifying access management.
  • Cost and Complexity Reduction: By consolidating security tools, the suite reduces the complexity and cost of managing security tools from multiple vendors.
  • Comprehensive Security: The suite includes advanced identity solutions like Microsoft Entra ID Protection, which blocks identity compromise in real time using high-assurance authentication methods and adaptive access policies powered by advanced machine learning.
  • Enhanced Productivity: Features like single sign-on and automated lifecycle workflows improve productivity and reduce IT friction.

Microsoft Entra Suite: Transforming Secure Access Management for Cloud and On-Premises Applications

Microsoft has recently announced the general availability of its Entra Suite, a comprehensive solution designed to revolutionize secure access management for businesses. With this new product Microsoft is entering and disrupting the competitive SSE (Security Services Edge) market. This suite promises to streamline access to both on-premises and cloud applications securely, offering a compelling alternative to traditional VPNs in the competitive SSE market (also with support for macOS, iOS, and Android). Here’s what you need to know about this groundbreaking offering:

Seamless Access Anywhere, Anytime

With Microsoft Entra Suite, businesses can empower their workforce with seamless and secure access to applications from any device, whether they are located on-premises or in the cloud. This flexibility is crucial in today’s distributed work environments, enabling employees to be productive from virtually anywhere without compromising security.

Microsoft’s solution offers the following solutions:

  • Microsoft Entra Internet Access for Microsoft 365 with outbound controls in cross-tenant access settings, you can block unauthorized identities from foreign tenants from accessing your Microsoft data when using your managed devices.
  • Microsoft Entra Internet Access using Secure Web Gateway functionality to block traffic based on web categories, and a fully qualified domain name (FQDN), by integrating with Microsoft Entra Conditional Access.
  • Microsoft Entra Private Access to secure access to any (internal or externa) app or resource, from any location, device, or identity. It enables and orchestrates access policy management for employees, business partners, and digital workloads.

Replacement for VPNs and More

Microsoft Entra Suite’s SSE solution aims to eliminate the need for traditional VPNs, as well as other security solutions like Cisco Umbrella or Zscaler, offering a native solution. By providing a unified platform for access management, Entra Suite simplifies IT operations and enhances security posture, reducing complexity and potential vulnerabilities associated with disparate systems.

Early Adopter Program and Partnership with Netrix Global

Netrix Global, a prominent member of the early adopter program for Microsoft Entra Suite, is well-positioned to assist companies in evaluating and leveraging this innovative solution. As part of their services, Netrix Global offers free architecture design sessions, also known as whiteboarding sessions. These sessions help businesses define optimal strategies for deploying Entra Suite, whether for a proof of concept or full-scale deployment.

How Netrix Global Can Assist

As partners, we play a crucial role in helping customers understand, evaluate, and deploy the Microsoft Entra Suite. Here’s how we can assist:

  • Advisory Services: We provide advisory services to help clients understand the benefits and capabilities of the Microsoft Entra Suite. This includes conducting workshops and providing detailed information on how the suite can meet their specific needs.
  • Implementation Support: Our team of experts can assist clients in implementing the suite, ensuring a smooth transition from their existing solutions. This includes setting up Conditional Access policies, configuring identity protection, and integrating with their existing IT infrastructure.
  • Ongoing Optimization: We offer ongoing support to optimize the deployment, ensuring that clients get the most out of their investment. This includes regular reviews, updates, and training sessions to keep their security posture up to date.
  • Incentive Programs: We leverage various incentive programs to help clients reduce the cost of deployment. This includes activity-based incentives for security engagements and usage-based incentives for modern work and security usage

Conclusion

By partnering with us, clients can ensure a seamless and efficient deployment of the Microsoft Entra Suite, enhancing their security posture and improving their overall IT operations.

Microsoft Entra Suite represents a significant leap forward in secure access management, offering businesses enhanced flexibility, streamlined operations, and robust security features. With support from Netrix Global and potential funding from Microsoft, migrating to Entra Suite becomes not just a strategic move but a financially viable one. For organizations seeking to optimize their access management strategy and empower their workforce in today’s digital age, exploring Microsoft Entra Suite through trusted partnerships like Netrix Global is the key to unlocking new possibilities in productivity and security.

For more details on Microsoft Entra Suite, you can refer to the official announcement and explore Microsoft’s pricing page. Additionally, watch this video for a visual overview of the capabilities and benefits of Microsoft Entra Suite.

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MEET THE AUTHOR

Rich Lilly

FIELD CTO, CYBERSECURITY

Rich Lilly has been working in the IT Consulting space for 20+ years in various positions and roles, including Architect, Director of Pre-Sales, Cloud Evangelist, and including his current role, Director of Security for Netrix, LLC. Rich brings extensive hands-on and practical knowledge to not only strategy for Microsoft-centric Security solutions, but also developing and operating Security Programs. 

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