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Microsoft Entra Internet Access: An Identity-Centric Secure Web Gateway Solution

Microsoft Entra Internet Access: An Identity-Centric Secure Web Gateway Solution

In our previous blog, we introduced Microsoft’s identity-centric security service edge (SSE) solution and two new services: Microsoft Entra Private Access and Microsoft Entra Internet Access. This blog continues the series around Microsoft’s new SSE solution, where we’ll take a ... continue reading

Adopting guidance from the US National Cybersecurity Strategy to secure the Internet of Things

The recently published United States National Cybersecurity Strategy warns that many popular Internet of Things (IoT) devices are not sufficiently secure to protect against many of today’s common cybersecurity threats.1 The strategy also cautions that many of these IoT devices ... continue reading

Microsoft Entra Tech Accelerator: technical skilling on demand

Editor's note (7.21.2023): All Tech Accelerator sessions are now available on demand! The Microsoft Entra Tech Accelerator is designed to help you and your team learn about and implement our latest solutions as unveiled at our digital event Reimagine secure ... continue reading
Microsoft Entra Expands into Security Service Edge with Two New Offerings

Microsoft Entra Expands into Security Service Edge with Two New Offerings

Flexible work arrangements and accelerating digital transformation changed the way we secure access. Traditional network security approaches just don’t scale to modern demands. They not only hurt end user experience but also grant each user excessive access to the entire ... continue reading
Graphic showing the Microsoft security service edge ecosystem. It illustrates how you can secure access to any app or resource, from anywhere.

Microsoft Entra expands into Security Service Edge and Azure AD becomes Microsoft Entra ID

A year ago when we announced the Microsoft Entra product family, we asked what the world could achieve if we had trust in every digital experience and interaction.1 This question inspired us to offer a vision for securing the millions ... continue reading
The False Identifier Anti-pattern

The False Identifier Anti-pattern

Today, we’d like to highlight a dangerous anti-pattern in the identity world: the false identifier anti-pattern.  An anti-pattern is a common response to a recurring problem that’s usually ineffective and risks being highly counter-productive. You may have also heard of the password ... continue reading
Globe graphic illustrating the relationship between software as a service, platform as a service, and infrastructure as a service security structures.

Expanding horizons—Microsoft Security’s continued commitment to multicloud

Multicloud strategies have become the new norm for most enterprises, with more than 90 percent of organizations adopting multiple cloud infrastructures, platforms, and services to run their businesses.1 However, a lack of visibility into their digital infrastructure exposes them to ... continue reading
Microsoft commercial marketplace compared to Vendor Direct across Time to Value, Procurement Complexity, and Billing Transparency. The commercial marketplace scored 35 total and Vendor Direct 21.

Microsoft commercial marketplace improves B2B commerce

Companies continue to adopt the cloud across every aspect of their business. Scoped well beyond the IT department, every employee needs cloud-based services tailored to their function. So, even among economic uncertainties, cloud budgets are proving durable—and even growing.According to ... continue reading
This image shows a diagram of a single Virtual WAN Hub secured with an integrated security solution. The diagram also shows traffic flows between Virtual Networks and on-premises.

Azure Virtual WAN now supports full mesh secure hub connectivity

In May 2023, we announced the general availability of Routing intent and routing policies for all Virtual WAN customers. This feature is powered by the Virtual WAN routing infrastructure and enables Azure Firewall customers to set up policies for private ... continue reading
Screenshot of Azure Resource Graph Explorer with a query for Azure Advisor cost recommendations.

Microsoft Cost Management updates—May 2023

Whether you’re a new student, a thriving startup, or the largest enterprise, you have financial constraints, and you need to know what you’re spending, where it’s being spent, and how to plan for the future. Nobody wants a surprise when ... continue reading