Managing user identities and application access is a critical aspect of IT management. Many companies rely on Microsoft Active Directory (AD), a service developed by Microsoft, to manage employee access to company resources.
With the rise of cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) provides a powerful extension to the traditional Active Directory. Azure AD is a cloud-based identity and access management solution that can be seamlessly integrated with various systems and apps.
As an organization, you may be using Entra ID (the new version of Active Directory) or you may be phasing out Active Directory. We can help you as an organization with this as well.
Benefits of Integrating Active Directory with Other Systems
Integrating Azure Active Directory with other systems and applications offers many benefits to your organization, including:
1. Easy access management for all employees
With Azure AD, you centralize access to different applications, giving IT administrators or application managers an easier way to give users access to corporate resources. This means that employees can use one set of login credentials (Single Sign-On, SSO) to access multiple systems, regardless of whether they are hosted on-premises or in the cloud. This solution reduces the time employees spend logging in and lowers the likelihood of weak passwords.
2. Enhanced security
Integrating Active Directory with other systems allows organizations to take advantage of advanced security options such as Multi Factor Authentication and conditional access. Conditional access ensures that access to sensitive data and applications is restricted based on location, device, or other risk factors. This reduces the risk of unauthorized access and cyber attacks, especially for remote workers and cloud applications.
3. Cost savings and more efficient IT management.
Managing multiple login systems and applications can be time-consuming and costly. By integrating different systems with Azure AD, companies can simplify their IT management and make it more efficient. In addition, companies can save on hardware costs by moving their infrastructure to the cloud and need to invest less in on-premises hardware.
Curious about how to Integrate Active Directory?
At KoppelHet, we specialize in the Microsoft Azure suite and have extensive experience connecting and setting up Azure Active Directory and Entra ID. For all options, contact us and one of our specialists will be happy to help you!
