Entra ID Suite

Why?

A key area from MIcrosoft IGNITE, is some of all the upgrades made to  MIcrosoft Entra ID

Microsoft Entra ID Suite is a fantastic tool for boosting a company's security because it helps manage who has access to what in a smart and secure way. With features like multi-factor authentication and conditional access, it makes sure only authorized people can get to sensitive resources. This not only reduces the risk of security breaches but also makes things easier for users. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, Entra ID Suite simplifies managing security across different apps and services, helping to keep your data safe without making things complicated."

I see it as a great tool, for Zero trust, and change how many companies work with thinks like NAT, VPN and Remote access.

The Project

I'm on a learning journey to explore how to take all these capabilities and turn them into practical, easily accessible use cases for companies of all sizes."

One of my passions, is trying to simplify and illustrate things, which is showed below.

The Focus...Secure access for any identity, from anywhere, to any app, AI, or resource

Entra ID - Global Secure Access

As organizations shift toward modern work environments, traditional VPNs struggle to keep up with evolving security needs. Microsoft Global Secure Access offers a game-changing approach, redefining secure connectivity with a Zero Trust model and seamless Microsoft Entra ID integration. In this post, i will continous explore how Global Secure Access overcomes VPN limitations and enhances network security with intelligent, identity-based access controls.

Globals Secure Access Vs VPN

Traditional VPNs have long been the standard for securing remote access to corporate resources. However, as work evolves, Microsoft’s Global Secure Access addresses VPN limitations with a Zero Trust model, offering enhanced security and identity-based access.

Unlike traditional VPNs, which grant broad network access once authenticated—posing risks like lateral movement—Global Secure Access ensures users and devices continuously verify their identity, adhering to least privilege principles.

Many organizations using Entra ID are moving toward passwordless authentication and phishing-resistant credentials, yet VPNs often struggle to support Entra ID authentication. Recognizing that legacy VPNs may never fully integrate with Entra ID, it's time to explore Microsoft Entra Private Access/Global Secure Access!

Key Security Highlights (the why)

Why Microsoft Entra ID & Global Secure Access?

• Built on Entra ID 🔐
  At the core of Microsoft’s security suite, Entra ID ensures secure authentication, Conditional Access, and risk detection, all guided by Zero Trust principles. It enforces tenant restrictions and correlates activity data for stronger security insights.
  
  
• Zero Trust, Least Privilege Access.
  Unlike traditional VPNs, Global Secure Access provides identity-based, granular access rather than broad network permissions—reducing lateral movement risks and enhancing security.
  
  
•  Intelligent Traffic Management with Global Secure Access Client
  A lightweight Windows client (expanding to more OSes) monitors and directs network traffic via the Microsoft backbone, seamlessly enforcing security controls without user friction.
  
  
• Defender for Cloud Apps Integration.
  Global Secure Access integrates with Defender for Cloud Apps, acting as a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB). This provides deeper visibility into cloud security and enables app governance policies to prevent unauthorized access.
  
  
• Flexible Deployment Options ⚡
  Organizations can deploy client-based access or configure a remote network via IPSec tunnels (for those with the required infrastructure). This flexibility ensures secure access without VPN complexity.

Will be updated

This blog and insights will be updated, based on new experience, and feedback for colleagues and partners, but an area which will have a huge impact for a lot of companies.