Microsoft Entra ID is Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution. It helps organizations protect user identities and securely control access to applications, data, devices, and other resources across cloud and on-premises environments.
It provides centralized identity management, Single Sign-On (SSO), multifactor authentication, passwordless authentication, Conditional Access, identity protection, and privileged access management. Microsoft also integrates AI-assisted security capabilities through Security Copilot in Entra.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Cloud-based Identity & Access Management |
| Internet | Required for cloud authentication and services |
| Account | Microsoft Entra organizational account |
| Browser | Supported current web browsers |
| Windows | Windows 10 and later for supported device-based scenarios |
| macOS | Supported for applicable Entra authentication and access scenarios |
| iOS | Supported for applicable authentication/access scenarios |
| Android | Supported for applicable authentication/access scenarios |
| Linux | Supported for applicable browser/device scenarios |
| Hardware | No specific CPU/RAM/storage requirement for the cloud service |