Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)

Integration Overview

The Beyond Identity and Microsoft Entra ID integration prevents account takeovers across Microsoft environments by verifying users with immovable credentials and authenticating devices with device-bound passkeys. It also enforces device health policies based on Entra ID attributes like compliance, ownership, and management state to block untrusted, compromised devices from accessing sensitive resources.

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Challenges

Credential reuse and MFA bypass attacks

Even with Microsoft MFA enabled, attackers can steal session tokens or bypass authentication flows on untrusted devices. Without verifying device trust at login and throughout the session, organizations remain vulnerable to account takeovers.

Fragmented device visibility across identity providers

Security teams often lack visibility into whether devices used to access Microsoft Entra-protected apps are managed, compliant, or compromised. This blind spot creates risk when unverified devices authenticate using valid credentials.

Inconsistent policy enforcement for hybrid workforces

Hybrid and BYOD environments make it hard to apply consistent security controls. IT and security teams need an automated way to enforce device-based access policies without disrupting user experience or managing separate systems.

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Benefits

Eliminate passwords and shared secrets

Replace phishable credentials with device-bound passkeys that cannot be reused or stolen. Beyond Identity acts as a delegate identity provider in your Microsoft Entra ID environment, enabling passwordless authentication that aligns with FIDO and Zero Trust principles.

Enforce continuous device trust, even on unmanaged devices

Beyond Identity continuously evaluates every device—managed or unmanaged—attempting to access Microsoft Entra-protected applications. It checks for tampering, malware, and essential security controls such as disk encryption and secure boot. If a device fails policy checks or falls out of compliance, access is instantly blocked and active sessions are automatically terminated.

Leverage Microsoft Entra ID attributes in real time

Administrators can build fine-grained access policies using Entra ID attributes such as Device Compliance, Management Status, and Ownership. This ensures only verified, company-approved devices can authenticate, while simplifying policy creation and reporting through Beyond Identity’s console.

Reduce attack surface and audit fatigue

By enforcing trust at both the identity and device level, security teams dramatically reduce the number of alerts and manual investigations related to credential compromise. This simplifies audits for frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS.

Deliver a frictionless user experience

Users log in seamlessly with their trusted devices. No codes, no prompts, no password resets. This reduces IT help desk tickets and creates a smoother experience for employees, contractors, and partners accessing Microsoft 365 and Entra ID apps.

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Better Together

Beyond Identity and Microsoft Entra ID deliver stronger identity protection by binding authentication to trusted devices and eliminating passwords and other shared secrets entirely. Start protecting your Microsoft Entra ID environment today, request a live demo or visit our docs for setup guidance.