• Automated User Provisioning/Deprovisioning: Automatically adds or removes user access to applications when they join or leave the company, reducing manual account management.
• Password Management: Allows users to reset or manage their passwords through self-service password reset (SSPR), reducing the volume of password-related helpdesk requests.
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Simplifies the process of assigning permissions by grouping users into roles, rather than managing access on an individual basis.
• Access Reviews and Audits: Automates periodic access reviews, ensuring users have the correct level of access without manual oversight.
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Management: Streamlines the setup and enforcement of MFA, minimizing the need for manual configuration across different services.
• Single Sign-On (SSO): Reduces the need for users to maintain multiple passwords, thereby minimizing password reset requests and simplifying login processes for IT.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Provides built-in monitoring, alerting, and reporting tools to track user activities, reducing the need for manual audits of user access logs.

Entra ID offers several key advantages for logging into workstations, particularly in small company environments:

• Single Sign-On (SSO) to Workstations: With Entra ID, users can log into their Windows devices using the same credentials they use for accessing cloud apps and services, providing a seamless login experience. This eliminates the need to manage multiple credentials, reducing password fatigue and security risks like password reuse.

• Conditional Access for Workstation Logins: Entra ID enables policies like conditional access, which ensures that only trusted devices or users in compliant environments can log in. For example, users may need to authenticate from specific geographic locations or use multi-factor authentication (MFA) before gaining access, enhancing security.

• Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR): Entra ID allows users to reset their passwords directly from the Windows login screen. This reduces the need for IT intervention in case of forgotten passwords, saving time for both users and the IT department.

• Device Management Integration: Entra ID integrates with Microsoft Intune, allowing IT to manage and enforce security policies on workstations, such as encryption and device compliance, ensuring that devices accessing company resources are secure.

• Hybrid Work Support: Entra ID supports logging into workstations from anywhere, making it ideal for remote or hybrid workforces. Users can authenticate securely over the internet, without needing a traditional on-premises network connection.

• Streamlined Access: Entra ID allows for fast, secure access to all necessary business resources immediately after logging into the workstation. This improves productivity by eliminating the need for multiple logins to access apps and services.