Third-party authentication coming to Microsoft Entra ID in public preview

In an effort to bolster security measures for user identities, Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory) is set to unveil the public preview of external authentication methods in the first half of May. This upcoming feature is designed to enable users to integrate their preferred multifactor authentication (MFA) solutions with Entra ID, marking a significant stride in enhancing identity protection.

The importance of deploying MFA is evident, with studies showcasing its effectiveness in reducing the …

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