As of late 2023, Microsoft officially rebranded its flagship cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) service from to Microsoft Entra ID . Despite the name change, the core functionality remains the backbone of modern enterprise security, providing the foundation for securing user identities and managing resource access in a cloud-first world. What is Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)?
Microsoft Entra ID is a multi-tenant, cloud-based directory and identity management service. Unlike traditional on-premises Active Directory (AD) which uses LDAP and Kerberos, Entra ID is designed for the web and utilizes modern protocols like SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, and OAuth 2.0. Microsoft Learn azure ad
Comprehensive Guide to Microsoft Entra ID (Formerly Azure Active Directory) As of late 2023, Microsoft officially rebranded its