Microsoft Entra is a new product family from Microsoft that includes all of the company's identity and access capabilities. It encompasses Microsoft Azure Active Directory (now called Microsoft Entra ID), along with two new categories: Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) and decentralized identity. The goal of Microsoft Entra is to provide secure access to resources for everyone, ensuring identity management, cloud infrastructure entitlement management, and identity verification.

Microsoft Entra addresses the growing security challenges organizations face in a hyperconnected world by providing a comprehensive solution for identity and access management. It enables organizations to secure access for customers, partners, and employees across various environments, including on-premises and multicloud setups. By offering real-time intelligent access decisions and simplifying user experiences, Microsoft Entra helps organizations manage permissions effectively and enforce the principle of least privilege, thereby reducing the risk of data breaches.

Microsoft Entra introduces several innovations, including Microsoft Entra Permissions Management, which provides visibility into permissions across multicloud infrastructures, helping to detect and manage excessive permissions. Additionally, Microsoft Entra Verified ID is a new offering based on decentralized identity standards, allowing individuals and organizations to control their identity data more effectively. These innovations aim to enhance security and streamline identity governance processes, making it easier for organizations to manage access rights and improve operational efficiency.