Today we are discussing Microsoft Named a Leader in Identity and Access Management in MS Entra Gartner Report Highlights. As you all know about the Gartner report, recently Microsoft was selected as a leader for the past few years and now it’s been 8 years, Microsoft has been named a Leader in the Gartner report for access management.
As you all know that recent Microsoft select as leader in Enterprise low code application and also in SIEM categories. Now it’s the time for the Access management in the Entra. You know why Microsoft is a leader because of its variety of access management tools called Microsoft Entra.
Also, these tools provide strong security, simplify user access, and meet your requirements. In the recent Gartner report reveals that 600 million identity attacks happen per day. Over 99% of identity attacks are caused by weak passwords, reuse, and phishing. So we need a strong identity and access management in every organization’s defense.
Identity and access management is a important feature for cybersecurity. It makes sure that only the right people can access important resources, keeping organizations safe from threats. In this we can look a quick overview on the Gartner report based on the selection of Microsoft as leader.
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Microsoft Named a Leader in Identity and Access Management in MS Entra Gartner Report Highlights
Above we discussed a brief information’s about the access management and the Gartner Report. As per the Gartner Report Microsoft Named a Leader .
- Best Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms of 2024 as per Gartner
- Gartner Research Paper on Microsoft Copilot and DEX Digital Employee Experience
- 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management Recognize Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service as Leader
Gartner Report
Microsoft Entra is a powerful tool for managing identity and network access, whether in the cloud or on-premises. It’s user-friendly for security professionals also helps in Using adaptive controls to secure access from any location.
- Protecting and verifying every identity with consistent security policies for all users and devices.
- Providing necessary access with the right permissions and least-privilege access.
| Leaders | Challengers | Visionaries | Niche Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | CyberArk | Thales | Open Text |
| Okta | Entrust | One Identity | |
| Ping Identity | RSA | ||
| IBM |
Capabilities of Vendor- Microsoft
Gartner defines access management as tools that handle authentication and single sign-on (SSO) and manage access controls for modern and traditional web applications and APIs Microsoft provides Microsoft Entra ID for workforce identity management along with two CIAM solutions such as, Microsoft Entra External ID and Microsoft Azure AD B2C, all available as SaaS.
Recently, Microsoft enhanced its CIAM offerings by introducing centralized management, increasing support for open standards, and planning future features like device-bound passkeys, Copilot for Security, and real-time Face Check for CIAM users.
Expanded Features For Future
Access management is essential for cybersecurity, ensuring only authorized people can access important resources, apps, and data.Microsoft docs announce some Expanded features for access management such as passkeys Microsoft security copilot and decentralized identity.
The below screenshot is from our post How to Enable Passkeys in Microsoft Authenticator. You can check the below link for detailes.
See More: How to Enable Passkeys in Microsoft Authenticator
| Expanded Features for Access Management | Info |
|---|---|
| passkeys | Entra supports device-bound passkeys stored on FIDO2 security keys and in Microsoft Authenticator.These passkeys allow workers to log in without a username or password, making it more secure and efficient. |
| Microsoft security copilot | This tool is in public preview and helps identify and resolve identity risks using AI. It can quickly complete complex tasks, find gaps in access policies, and improve overall efficiency. |
| Decentralized identity. | It sllows individuals manage their own digital identities securely and privately. The Face Check feature uses facial recognition to verify identities with Azure AI services. |
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Anoop C Nair has been Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for 10 consecutive years! He is a Workplace Solution Architect with more than 22+ years of experience in Workplace technologies. He is also a Blogger, Speaker, and Local User Group Community leader. His primary focus is on Device Management technologies like SCCM and Intune. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security, Career, etc.