An efficient identity and access management system is paramount in today’s digital workplace, simplifying and streamlining everyday tasks with instinctive and agile tools.
Microsoft Entra is one such tool, which allows employees to access the Microsoft 365 productivity suite and identity management. However, what happens when they need to connect to SaaS applications?
The Complexities of SaaS Integrations
A core component of today's digital workspace, SaaS applications are critical to business productivity. However, connecting these apps to Entra presents myriad challenges, including visibility issues, cost concerns, and time constraints.
Because of this, up to 70% of SaaS applications used by employees may not be integrated with Entra.
Enter LastPass: The Security Supplement for SaaS Apps
Employing LastPass alongside Microsoft Entra tackles the complexity of SaaS app integrations. LastPass works by generating, managing, and securing credentials in an encrypted vault, preventing password reuse and blocking the use of weak passwords, effectively eliminating password-related security risks.
Coming Soon: Extending Visibility With LastPass
LastPass also goes beyond just password management.
The team at LastPass is currently developing features that will enhance an organization's visibility into all SaaS apps, irrespective of whether their passwords are saved with LastPass.
This inside look into how applications are being used within an organization provides a broader understanding of SaaS apps, affording businesses the option to decide whether to include these apps in LastPass or connect them to Entra.
LastPass and Microsoft Entra: Better Together
Pairing LastPass and Microsoft for credential-based accounts outside of single sign-on (SSO) Entra proactively addresses visibility challenges, strengthens an organization’s security posture, eradicates Shadow IT, and yields substantial cost savings and efficiency gains.
The advantage of directory incorporation streamlines user management, simplifies employee logins, and effortlessly adjusts access permissions for individuals and teams.
Employing only a singular form of access management can compromise other accounts due to weak or reused passwords, risking unauthorized access.
Supplementing Microsoft Entra's SSO with LastPass adds the necessary dimensions to generate a full-proof access management infrastructure.
In today's SaaS-driven world, pairing Microsoft Entra with LastPass offers a practical and security-oriented solution. By bridging gaps in visibility, enhancing account security, and fostering a culture of strong password hygiene, LastPass and Entra offer efficient and secure identity and access management.
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