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Microsoft Entra Adds New Partner Integrations to Strengthen Defense-in-Depth Identity Security
Microsoft Entra has expanded its identity security capabilities through a set of new partner integrations designed to simplify how organizations implement layered defenses. Generally available through the Microsoft Security Store, these integrations allow customers to activate services such as edge-level Web Application Firewall protection, bot and fraud mitigation and account recovery with secure access to resources directly within the Entra portal. Partners include Cloudflare, Akamai, Arkose Labs, HUMAN Security, and identity-verification vendors such as Au10tix, TrueCredential and IDEMIA, bringing previously complex integrations into a streamlined, in-product experience.
The update is aimed at addressing long-standing challenges in identity security, where enabling defense-in-depth often requires stitching together multiple external tools, custom code and separate procurement cycles. With the new integrations, enterprises can more easily protect Entra External ID endpoints from DDoS and application-layer threats, reduce automated account abuse, and strengthen onboarding and account recovery through government ID and biometric checks. The launch arrives as identity-based attacks continue to escalate across cloud environments. For organizations adopting zero-trust strategies, Entra’s expanded integration model offers a practical path to improving security posture without overhauling existing architecture. The integration with so many key partners emphasizes Microsoft's continued advancements to create a better, secure ecosystem that users can trust.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on December 02, 2025