"We have login, so we're secure"?
Why Microsoft Entra proves access control is just the beginning
The password works, access is granted, MFA is in place – the client checks off the boxes and sleeps soundly. But you – as a Microsoft Partner – know that’s a false sense of security. Because today, knowing who can log in isn’t enough. What matters is who, where, when, why, and for how long someone has access to business data.
This is where Microsoft Entra steps in.
But… what is Microsoft Entra?
Entra is a comprehensive family of solutions designed to ensure that every access request in the organization is intentional, justified, and time-bound when necessary.
Microsoft Entra includes:
- ID Governance – managing the entire lifecycle of identities,
- ID Protection – detecting risky logins and responding automatically,
- Workload Identities – securing access not just for people, but also for apps and bots,
- Verified ID – a decentralized digital identity system based on verifiable credentials.
The real pain points your clients face…
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Access after role or job changes“Przemek left the company six months ago… and still has admin rights to SharePoint.”
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️ Unmonitored applicationsSomeone connected a third-party app to Teams. Was it approved? Probably not. Is it visible? Only with Entra.
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External users without oversighPartners, contractors, freelancers – they get access, but who’s tracking if and when it’s revoked?
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Zero Trust... on paperThe policy is in place, but logins from, say, Russia at 2 AM still go through.
What can you do as a Partner?
🔍 Run an access assessment – show the client who has access, to what, and from where. Entra provides tools out of the box. You turn insights into action.
🔧 Help define access governance – who gets access, how it’s approved, and when it expires.
🤝 Show Verified ID in real use – a game-changer for HR teams or managing external users.
🛡️ Connect the dots – Entra integrates seamlessly with Defender, Purview, and Fabric. You’re the bridge.
