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Admins manage all users, groups, and device permissions from a single web-based portal (the Entra admin center). 🏛️ Azure AD vs. Traditional Active Directory (AD)

Adds a second layer of security (e.g., a phone app or text code), which Microsoft claims blocks 99.9% of identity-based attacks. What is Azure Active Directory?

Users log in once to access thousands of cloud apps (like Salesforce, Slack, and Microsoft 365) without re-entering credentials. Admins manage all users, groups, and device permissions

Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), now officially rebranded as as of July 2023, is Microsoft’s cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution. Admins manage all users

A "smart bouncer" that grants or denies access based on real-time signals like user location, device health, and sign-in risk.

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