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Comprehensive identity platform with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and cloud-native IAM solutions.

Founded 1975
Redmond, WA, USA
3 Certifications

About Microsoft

Microsoft provides enterprise-grade identity and access management through the Microsoft Entra product family, whose core service, Microsoft Entra ID, was named Azure Active Directory until 2023. As part of the broader Microsoft security ecosystem, it offers seamless integration with Microsoft 365, Azure, and thousands of third-party applications.

Products & Solutions

Microsoft Entra ID

Core IAM

Cloud-based identity and access management service (formerly Azure AD). Provides SSO, MFA, conditional access, and seamless integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure.

Single Sign-OnConditional AccessMFAHybrid Identity
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Microsoft Entra ID Governance

IGA

Comprehensive identity governance solution with access reviews, entitlement management, lifecycle workflows, and privileged identity management.

Access ReviewsEntitlement ManagementLifecycle WorkflowsPIM
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Microsoft Entra External ID

CIAM

Secure identity solution for customers, partners, and citizens. Build branded sign-up/sign-in experiences with social login and progressive profiling.

B2B CollaborationB2C IdentitySocial LoginCustom Branding
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Microsoft Entra Verified ID

Decentralized Identity

Decentralized identity solution enabling verifiable credentials. Issue, verify, and manage digital credentials for employees and customers.

Verifiable CredentialsDecentralized IdentityPrivacy-PreservingStandards-Based
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Career Paths with Microsoft

These IAM roles commonly require Microsoft certifications:

Company Info

Founded
1975
Headquarters
Redmond, WA, USA
Category
Access Management
Gartner Position
Leader