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Microsoft Entra ID Protection pros and cons

Vendor: Microsoft
4.3 out of 5
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PROS

Microsoft Entra ID Protection provides additional security through its reverse proxy feature, not commonly found in other solutions.
Integration with Microsoft Defender enhances security by focusing on identity and security as primary objectives.
Conditional access is highly valuable, offering comprehensive security controls and application label security.
Microsoft's technical support is commendable, with quick response times and effective handling of inquiries.
Automated remediation effectively addresses identity threats without requiring deep coding knowledge.

CONS

Identity labeling and sensitivity need improvement, alongside better availability of specialized security courses related to Azure AD.
There are inefficiencies with how Microsoft calculates and customizes trigger policies for high or low-risk scenarios, lacking flexibility for users.
Microsoft Entra ID does not support synchronization from the cloud to the local directory, lacking a write-back feature for using cloud tenant credentials locally.
Support and customer service present challenges due to ticket inefficiencies and communication delays, impacting the overall user experience during issue resolution.
Microsoft Entra ID Protection lacks comprehensive authorization processes, leading to a less smooth experience for users, especially in hybrid environments.
 

Microsoft Entra ID Protection Pros review quotes

MP
Sr Consultant at Madigan Consulting
Oct 7, 2022
The reverse proxy feature provides additional security that is not available in other solutions.
Reynaldo Ruiz Flores - PeerSpot reviewer
Self Employed, Freelance, Consultor, Sales - Learning Time at SpectralByte
May 22, 2023
The primary and most valuable aspect of Azure AD identity is its ability to function seamlessly on both on-premise and cloud infrastructure, eliminating the need for extensive updates. However, this dual solution can pose vulnerabilities that require substantial support and security measures in the on-premise environment. Despite the challenges, it is currently not feasible to completely abandon AD, especially for companies in the sales and energy sectors. The integration with Microsoft Defender is crucial for enhancing security, making identity and security the primary focus and purpose of Azure AD.
Amin Massad - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior IT System Administrator at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Jun 9, 2023
The tool is simple and you can find a lot of tutorials, and videos on YouTube that can help you.
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HarinathReddy - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at Vodafone
Jun 15, 2023
The solution helps us with authentication.
Anvar Sadique - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Architect at GMS, Inc.
Jul 21, 2023
I use conditional access most of the time.
AS
Deployment and Support Specialist at NF
Jul 30, 2024
The solution's technical support offers great assistance to users.
Mahender Nirwan - PeerSpot reviewer
Software developer at TAIGLE LLC
Aug 15, 2024
We've integrated our other software with Microsoft, and we log into other software using Microsoft. That's very helpful.
NarayanaBandaru - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder at CloudBlueIT Academy
Aug 29, 2024
The deployment process is straightforward. It takes a few hours to complete.
reviewer2586276 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Technology Architect at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Oct 18, 2024
The multifactor authentication feature is effective, providing an additional layer of security.
SatheshThangaraju - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Support Analyst at Capium
Oct 24, 2024
The valuable features include multifactor authentication, accessory capabilities, and conditional access for specific applications.
 

Microsoft Entra ID Protection Cons review quotes

MP
Sr Consultant at Madigan Consulting
Oct 7, 2022
Identity labeling and sensitivity needs improvement.
Reynaldo Ruiz Flores - PeerSpot reviewer
Self Employed, Freelance, Consultor, Sales - Learning Time at SpectralByte
May 22, 2023
Azure AD could improve by enhancing the availability of specialized courses for security, such as NETSCOUT security or other relevant certifications. It would be beneficial to have specific courses for security, to provide in-depth knowledge and skills related to Azure AD. While there are micro-learning resources available for various concepts, many people in the IT industry may not have the time to go through all the courses to properly configure and utilize Azure Active Directory. Simplifying the implementation process and making it easier for individuals to join a company with Azure AD could also be considered areas for improvement.
Amin Massad - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior IT System Administrator at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Jun 9, 2023
The solution's sync should be faster since it can take about 30 minutes to two hours to complete a simple sync. The tool needs to sync instantly. It also needs to improve scalability, support, and stability.
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HarinathReddy - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at Vodafone
Jun 15, 2023
The solution is not optimized to work with Mac devices on a granular level. They work seamlessly with Windows but have a lot to improve to work with Mac devices. It also needs to improve stability and scalability.
Anvar Sadique - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Architect at GMS, Inc.
Jul 21, 2023
Integrating some notifications, not necessarily all, but at least for important events or alerts, would be beneficial as it would function as a team solution or something similar.
AS
Deployment and Support Specialist at NF
Jul 30, 2024
The product's initial setup phase is not easy.
Mahender Nirwan - PeerSpot reviewer
Software developer at TAIGLE LLC
Aug 15, 2024
The pricing could be improved.
NarayanaBandaru - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder at CloudBlueIT Academy
Aug 29, 2024
The platform's pricing and scalability need improvement.
reviewer2586276 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Technology Architect at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Oct 18, 2024
There is a lot of confusion around the user interface.
SatheshThangaraju - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Support Analyst at Capium
Oct 24, 2024
The recent CrowdStrike issue affected most systems.