Paul Schnackenburg joins Andy in this episode to discuss the recent rebranding of Azure AD to Microsoft Entra ID, as well as talk about some new identity features in the Microsoft Cloud. To kick things off, they provide a brief overview of what Azure AD is/was and its crucial role in the Microsoft Cloud ecosystem.  

Amidst the changes, Andy and Paul emphasize a critical point: IT professionals and security experts primarily care about understanding a platform's functionality, features, and ability to solve real-world problems. The name may change, but the core value remains the same.

Timestamps:

2:03 – Azure AD is Now Microsoft Entra 

9:35 – Relevant Acronyms for the Identity Space 

13:49 – Entra Internet Access 

21:28 – Entra Private Access 

26:44 – M365 / Entra ID Tenant Restrictions 

30:23 – How Do These Features Factor Into the Storm-0558 Breach? 

Episode resources:

Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection

Podcast episode: Licensing Security Features in M365

Microsoft Entra

Azure Active Directory Domain Services

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