During his train ride to meet a client, Simone responds to a few urgent emails and reviews notes for a meeting. After the meeting, he stops at a coworking space to update strategic project data by accessing the corporate cloud. In the afternoon, while traveling to another office, he completes some tasks using the train’s Wi-Fi to access company resources. Finally, arriving home earlier than expected, he prepares a report to be sent to clients the following morning.
An innovative approach to corporate security
This flexibility is essential for hybrid work, but it also introduces significant security challenges. How can secure access to corporate resources be ensured in such diverse and potentially vulnerable situations? Traditional security models, such as VPNs, are no longer sufficient to address these challenges. VPNs have several limitations: they lack granular access control, are difficult to manage at scale, and can become a weak point during an attack. To overcome these issues, Microsoft developed Entra Suite, a platform designed to meet modern security needs through the Zero Trust Security paradigm. Microsoft Entra integrates advanced capabilities for identity and access management (IAM) and security for internet traffic and corporate resources. In this article, we delve into its key solutions that are transforming how companies protect their data and identities: Entra Private Access and Entra Internet Access.
Entra Private Access: advanced security for corporate resources
Entra Private Access replaces traditional VPNs with a modern approach based on Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). This means access to corporate resources is granted only to authenticated and authorized users and devices, regardless of their physical location.
With advanced authentication and continuous monitoring, Entra Private Access verifies the identity of users and devices before granting access to specific resources, whether on-premises or in the cloud. This approach significantly reduces the risks associated with breaches or unauthorized access.
Advantages of Entra Private Access
- Reduction of vulnerabilities in access points to corporate systems associated with VPNs, thanks to Entra Private Access, which adopts more granular protection.
- Faster and more secure access for distributed teams, allowing users to access resources without compromising security.
- Improved identity management through the use of advanced IAM tools that enable more precise access control.
Entra Internet Access: secure browsing for all corporate users
Entra Internet Access is designed to protect outgoing internet traffic. It functions as an advanced Secure Web Gateway, ensuring that corporate users can browse safely and risk-free. It leverages granular control tools to monitor and manage access to websites, SaaS applications, and other online services. Additionally, it protects users from threats such as malware, phishing, and data breaches.
Advantages of Entra Internet Access
- Secure browsing for all corporate users, preventing access to unsafe sites or resources.
- Prevention of sensitive data breaches by blocking their transmission to potentially harmful websites.
- Greater visibility into corporate internet traffic, providing IT administrators with tools to monitor and analyze outgoing traffic, enhancing overall security.
Three reasons to adopt Microsoft Entra Suite in your company
- Zero Trust as a corporate standard: Companies are adopting the Zero Trust model to ensure that every access is verified and monitored. Entra Private Access and Entra Internet Access are built on this principle, making them the best choice for organizations looking to enhance their security.
- Growth of hybrid work: With distributed teams and employees working from anywhere, having flexible and secure tools is essential.
- Increasing cybersecurity threats: Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and traditional solutions are no longer sufficient. Entra Internet Access is an effective response.
Microsoft Entra Suite represents a true revolution in corporate security. It offers an innovative solution that enables companies to address the challenges of modern work, which is often performed remotely. Organizations can significantly reduce the risks associated with unauthorized access while simultaneously enhancing employee productivity. Another major advantage is its full integration with Microsoft 365, ensuring seamless and secure access to all corporate applications, thereby improving overall efficiency. If you want to learn how these solutions can transform your company’s security, download our whitepaper on applications within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.