Struggling with identity security gaps, compliance risks, or inefficient access management? Microsoft Entra Suite expands capabilities in Zero Trust, AI-driven identity protection, and seamless access control to secure your business. Learn how to integrate it into your Microsoft 365 security strategy.
Stop Identity Threats Before They Start with Microsoft Entra Suite
Cyber threats are growing, and businesses must evolve beyond basic identity security to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and compliance failures.
Microsoft Entra Suite introduces advanced security, access management, and Zero Trust principles, eliminating integration gaps that put businesses at risk.
I anticipate an E7 licensing bundle may soon emerge, further expanding Microsoft’s Productivity, Security, and Compliance offerings.
Let’s break down what’s new and how these features protect your business.
How Microsoft Entra Suite Strengthens Identity Security & Compliance
- Private Access – Works with your conditional access policy to provide secure access to on-premises applications. This is done by an agent on the endpoint device in coordination with a connector on the private network that allows on-demand secure access with outbound connections only.
- Internet Access – Prevents access to unsafe content through Microsoft and admin-specified web content filtering rules. This extends your conditional access policies to internet content with things like device location, behavior patterns, and other conditional access policies to continuously evaluate the security threat.
- ID Protection – Builds upon traditional Entra ID controls, such as multi-factor authentication, leveraging signals from endpoint management for device compliance, and other risk-based controls. ID Protection extends that with ML-based adaptive controls and user risk assessments to develop usage trends that continuously analyze risk for anomalies.
- ID Governance – Supports identity and user lifecycle management with automation capabilities to ensure you implement least privilege access to individuals by managing their employment lifecycle from onboarding and job changes to offboarding.
- Face Check with Verified ID – Leverages facial biometrics to ensure the person presenting a government-issued ID is who they say they are.
Microsoft Entra Suite vs. Entra ID: What’s the Difference?
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) offers Plan 1 and Plan 2, included in Microsoft 365 bundles. However, Microsoft Entra Suite is a standalone product with more advanced security and identity features.
Pricing Comparison
- Microsoft Entra Suite – $12 per user/month (Requires Microsoft P1 License)
- Discounts available for Entra ID P2 customers
Choosing the Right Microsoft 365 Packages and Solutions For Your Business
As you’ve heard me say in prior blog posts, “It depends” is the honest answer anyone should give you at the start of the conversation. Building on our Microsoft 365 E5 post, including Entra Suite must be evaluated based on the needs of the business, current solutions in place, and ability to implement new technology once procured. It should be part of a planning and roadmap exercise to ensure the successful implementation of zero trust across the full Microsoft security platform and any third-party solutions you have in place.
Maximize Your Microsoft Investment—Don’t Leave Incentives on the Table
Microsoft offers incentives and funding for businesses implementing Microsoft Entra Suite and Microsoft 365 security solutions. These include:
The Microsoft 365 Productivity, Security & Compliance Roadmap
The Microsoft 365 Roadmap is an active workshop designed to support a business looking to understand how an investment in Microsoft 365 solutions can increase productivity, security, and management time for their end users. It’s perfect for those looking to get the right fit for their Microsoft licensing, while also ensuring they get the greatest return on capabilities procured.
The outcomes of the Microsoft 365 Roadmap
- Microsoft 365 licensing plan
- Productivity, security, and compliance solution GAP analysis
- Microsoft 365 solution implementation plans and budgets
Where does Entra Suite fit my business?
- Third-party solution overlap and consolidation guidance
- 3 year total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Available Microsoft and licensing provider incentives
Timing:
The ideal time to execute a Microsoft 365 Productivity, Security, & Compliance Roadmap is 30-180 days prior to Microsoft renewal or a planned licensing change. Microsoft incentives may be available for qualified customers. With a time commitment of 20 hours across 2-3 weeks, you can efficiently and effectively plan the right fit for your business.
Let’s Secure Your Business—We Can Help!
If your business needs advanced identity protection, secure access management, or Zero Trust security, we’re here to help.
