Understanding Microsoft Entra ID Protection for Better Security

Microsoft Entra ID Protection is a tool that helps organizations find and fix problems related to user identities, like suspicious login attempts. It can also send this information to other tools to help decide who gets access to certain resources or to security systems for deeper investigation.

The benefits of Microsoft Entra ID Protection include:-

1. Enhanced Security: It helps identify and address potential security threats related to user identities, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

2. Automated Risk Management: By automatically detecting suspicious activities, it allows organizations to respond quickly to potential threats.

3. Improved Access Control: It integrates with tools like Conditional Access to make smarter decisions about who can access certain resources, based on the risk level.

4. Comprehensive Monitoring: It provides detailed insights and data that can be used for further analysis and investigation, helping to improve overall security strategies.

5. Efficiency: Automating the detection and response to identity-based risks saves time and resources for IT and security teams.

License requirements:-

You must have Microsoft Entra ID P2 licenses to implement it.

Roles required to Implement:-

Global Administrator: This role has full access to all administrative features in Azure AD, including Entra ID Protection.
Security Administrator: This role can manage security-related features, including viewing and responding to identity protection alerts.
Security Reader: This role can view security-related features and reports but cannot make changes.

These roles ensure that only authorized personnel can access and manage the security features provided by Entra ID Protection, maintaining a secure and controlled environment.