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Identity is one of the six foundational elements of a Zero Trust
framework, along with devices, applications, data, infrastructure,
and networks. Each of these elements is a source of signal, a control
plane for enforcement, and a critical resource to be defended.
Identities–whether they represent people, services, or Internet of
Things (IoT) devices–define the Zero Trust control plane. When
an identity attempts to access a resource, you need a system that
can verify the identity with strong authentication, ensure access
is compliant and typical for that identity, and apply least privilege
access principles.
Microsoft 365 E5, with Azure AD, supports
the strong authentication, access control,
identity protection, and policy management
requirements for Zero Trust.
Wherever organizations are on their Zero Trust journey,
Microsoft 365 E5 can help implement an identity environment
featuring cloud identity federation, strong authentication, and
conditional access at its core.
How strong identity management provides a foundation for 'Zero Trust' security
