Let’s discuss the TTop 3 Key Entra Security Priorities for 2025 Proactive Identity and Access Security Nowadays, organizations are facing cyber threats and day by day, it is highly increasing. This increase in threats has made security a major concern for every user.
It’s difficult for users to manage these challenges. While many utilize basic security measures like multifactor authentication (MFA), these alone cannot prevent against advanced threats such as token theft or phishing. You know cyber threats get more advanced, and organizations need to take proactive steps to secure identities and access.
Proactive Identity and Access Security means preventing security issues before they happen, not just fixing them afterwards. It involves monitoring user accounts and access to apps and data to ensure safety and security.
Proactive identity and access security are essential. It will continuously monitor user actions and risk-based controls and automate identity management for organizations. This will be very useful in preventing cyber threats before they happen.
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Top 3 Key Entra Security Priorities for 2025 Proactive Identity and Access Security
In the above discussion, we provided an overview of cybersecurity, specifically focusing on proactive identity and access security. This is essential for preventing against advanced threats. recently Microsoft announced the 3 priorities for adopting proactive identity and access security in 2025.
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Priorities for Proactive Identity and Access Security in 2025
Microsoft is now taking action on security issues by implementing proactive measures as part of their Secure Future Initiative (SFI). They have also enacted important security measures, such as applying multifactor authentication (MFA) to all identities.
The screenshot below is one from our previous post based on Microsoft Secure Future Initiative SFI Protect Identities and Secrets Protect Tenants. According to insights from Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative (SFI) and customer feedback, Microsoft identifies three key priorities for organizations in 2025 to enhance identity and access security. They are given below the Table.
Priorities | Info |
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Prepare for Emerging Threats | The first priority is implementing robust Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). The advancements in phishing-resistant MFA and new security requirements, it’s strongly recommended to implement MFA for every account. |
Extend Zero Trust Access Controls | The next priority is to extend Zero Trust access controls to all resources and identities. It’s essential to monitor who has access to your environment, including employees, contractors, partners, customers, and machine, service, and AI identities. |
Leverage Generative AI for Security | In the next priority, Generative AI to improve security is essential for cyber threats. It enhances threat detection, automates responses, and proactively defends against emerging risks. |
See More : – Microsoft Secure Future Initiative SFI Protect Identities and Secrets Protect Tenants and Isolate Production Systems
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Anoop C Nair has been Microsoft MVP for 10 consecutive years from 2015 onwards. He is a Workplace Solution Architect with more than 22+ years of experience in Workplace technologies. He is 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.