Microsoft Entra ID - Cloud Identity and Access Management
Formerly Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
Microsoft Entra ID is Microsoft's enterprise-grade cloud identity and access management (IAM) platform. It gives your organisation a single, centralised system to manage user identities, control access to applications and resources, and defend against modern identity-based threats - all built on a Zero Trust security model.
As a Microsoft Azure partner, TechPower helps businesses across all sectors deploy, configure, and optimise Microsoft Entra ID to strengthen security and simplify workforce access.
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Overview
Identity is now the primary attack surface for enterprises. Credential theft, phishing, and unauthorised access are responsible for the majority of modern data breaches. Microsoft Entra ID addresses this directly by combining strong authentication, intelligent access policies, and comprehensive identity governance into one integrated solution.
Whether your users are accessing legacy on-premises applications, cloud-hosted SaaS tools, AI workloads, or corporate devices, Entra ID provides consistent, secure, and seamless access from any location on any device.
Key headline metrics from Microsoft:
- 99.99% monthly service availability guaranteed
- 99.22% reduction in identity compromise risk when MFA is enabled
- 50% reduction in the likelihood of breaches across addressable cyberthreats
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Key Capabilities
Single Sign-On (SSO) and App Integrations
- Connect your workforce to thousands of SaaS applications through a single, unified login experience
- Supports pre-built integrations with thousands of applications including Microsoft 365, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and more
- Reduces password fatigue, help desk overhead, and access friction for end users
Multi-Factor Authentication and Passwordless Access
- Enforce phishing-resistant MFA across all users and sign-in events
- Support for passwordless authentication methods including Windows Hello, FIDO2 security keys, and the Microsoft Authenticator app
- Dramatically reduces the risk of credential-based attacks without compromising user experience
Conditional Access Policies
- Define and enforce adaptive access controls based on user identity, device compliance, location, and real-time risk signals
- Automatically block or challenge suspicious sign-in attempts before they reach your applications
- Apply granular policies to specific users, groups, applications, or resource types
Identity Protection
- Detect and respond to compromised identities using machine learning-powered risk assessments
- Automatically enforce remediation actions such as requiring MFA or blocking access when suspicious behaviour is detected
- Gain full visibility into risky users and sign-in anomalies through built-in reporting
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Enforce just-in-time (JIT) access for administrators and privileged roles
- Require approval workflows and time-bound assignments for access to sensitive resources
- Reduce your standing privileged access footprint and meet least-privilege compliance requirements
Employee Self-Service
- Allow users to reset their own passwords, manage their security information, and request application access
- Reduce IT support workload while improving employee productivity and satisfaction
- Self-service access reviews and entitlement management built in
Hybrid Identity Support
- Synchronise and manage identities across on-premises Active Directory environments and the cloud
- Extend consistent access policies and security controls to legacy infrastructure
- Supports organisations at every stage of their cloud migration journey
Security Copilot Integration
- Use natural language prompts to investigate risky users and identity threats faster
- Identify authentication anomalies, track access changes, and surface policy gaps at scale
- Designed to help lean security teams respond to identity threats more efficiently
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Use Cases
Securing a Hybrid Workforce
Organisations with employees working across office, remote, and field locations need consistent access controls. Entra ID provides SSO, MFA, and conditional access that follows the user wherever they work - without requiring a VPN or on-premises infrastructure dependency.
Protecting Against Phishing and Credential Theft
For organisations targeted by phishing campaigns, Entra ID's passwordless authentication and phishing-resistant MFA options remove the risk of stolen credentials being used to compromise accounts.
Meeting Compliance and Governance Requirements
Businesses subject to regulatory frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, or industry-specific standards can use Entra ID's access reviews, PIM, and audit logging to demonstrate strong identity governance and least-privilege access control.
Supporting Cloud and SaaS Adoption
As organisations expand their SaaS application portfolio, managing access at scale becomes complex. Entra ID centralises provisioning, de-provisioning, and access governance for all cloud applications in one place.
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Plans and Pricing
Microsoft Entra ID is available as a standalone licence or included within Microsoft 365 suites:
| Plan | Starting Price | Key Additions |
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| Entra ID P1 | $6.00 user/month | SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, Hybrid Identity |
| Entra ID P2 | $9.00 user/month | All P1 features plus Identity Protection and PIM |
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium | $22.00 user/month | Includes Entra ID P1 plus full M365 suite (up to 300 users) |
| Microsoft 365 E3 | $36.00 user/month | Includes Entra ID P1 plus enterprise M365 suite |
| Microsoft 365 E5 | $57.00 user/month | Includes Entra ID P2 plus advanced security and compliance |
Prices shown are indicative Microsoft RRP. Contact TechPower for competitive reseller pricing.
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How TechPower Helps
As a Microsoft Azure partner, TechPower does more than simply process your licence order. We act as a strategic advisor throughout your Entra ID journey - from initial scoping and licence selection through to deployment, configuration, and ongoing optimisation.
What you get when you buy through TechPower:
- Licence guidance to ensure you select the right Entra ID tier based on your security posture and compliance needs
- Deployment planning support to map out your SSO integrations, conditional access policies, and MFA rollout
- Hybrid identity consulting for organisations migrating from or co-existing with on-premises Active Directory
- Access to TechPower's Microsoft-certified technical team for configuration assistance and troubleshooting
- Ongoing licence management and renewal support to keep your environment optimised and cost-efficient
- A single point of contact for your broader Azure and Microsoft 365 ecosystem
Whether you are deploying Entra ID for the first time, upgrading from a legacy identity platform, or looking to extract more value from licences you already own, TechPower has the expertise to help you move faster and more confidently.
Get in touch with our team today to discuss your identity and access management requirements.