Microsoft Entra Updates You May Have Missed
Highlighting the Latest Enhancements to Entra and Azure AD
Microsoft Entra and Azure AD have been undergoing a number of improvements and upgrades in recent months, making it easier than ever for organizations to securely manage and protect their data. In this blog post, we’ll be highlighting some of the most recent and exciting changes to the platform.
Azure Active Directory Application Proxy
Azure Active Directory Application Proxy is a cloud-based service that allows users to access internal web applications from external devices. With the new features added to the service, organizations can now:
* Securely access applications hosted on-premises
* Publish applications to external users without the need for VPNs
* Manage access to the applications using Azure AD Conditional Access policies
* Integrate with multi-factor authentication for secure access
These enhancements make it easier for organizations to securely manage and protect their data, while also providing users with a convenient way to access the applications they need.
Azure AD Connect Health
Azure AD Connect Health is a service that provides visibility into the health and performance of your organization’s Azure Active Directory environment. With the new features added to the service, organizations can now:
* Monitor the health of their Azure AD environment
* Track and analyze performance over time
* Receive notifications when an issue is detected
* Monitor the performance of their applications
These enhancements make it easier for organizations to proactively monitor their Azure AD environment and identify and address any issues before they become a problem.
Azure AD B2B Collaboration
Azure AD B2B Collaboration is a cloud-based service that enables organizations to securely collaborate with external partners and customers. With the new features added to the service, organizations can now:
* Invite external users to collaborate with them on Office 365 applications
* Control access to sensitive data and resources
* Manage guest access and permissions
* Integrate with multi-factor authentication for secure access
These enhancements make it easier for organizations to securely collaborate with external partners and customers, while also providing them with the tools they need to manage access and protect sensitive data.
Conclusion
Microsoft Entra and Azure AD have undergone a number of improvements and upgrades in recent months, making it easier than ever for organizations to securely manage and protect their data. With the addition of new features such as Azure Active Directory Application Proxy, Azure AD Connect Health, and Azure AD B2B Collaboration, organizations can now easily control access to their applications and resources, monitor the performance of their environment, and securely collaborate with external partners and customers.
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Microsoft Entra Updates You May Have Missed
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