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Microsoft Entra addons for education

Microsoft Entra offers a suite of advanced identity and access management solutions tailored for educational institutions. These solutions enhance security, streamline identity governance, and support hybrid learning environments. This page provides an overview of various Microsoft Entra addons available for education, detailing their features, benefits, and how they can help secure and manage access to educational resources effectively.

Requirements

  • Microsoft A3 license

Roles and responsibilities

  • IT Admin
  • Identity Admin
  • OneDrive Admin
  • SharePoint Admin
  • EXO Admin

Microsoft Entra licenses addons

Description M365-A1 M365-A3 M365-A5 O365-A1 O365-A3 O365-A5
Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2
Microsoft Entra ID Governance P1
Microsoft Entra Suite
Microsoft Entra Internet Access
Microsoft Entra Private Access

Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2

Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2, formerly known as Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Plan 2, is a comprehensive identity and access management solution designed to meet the unique needs of educational institutions. It provides advanced security features and capabilities to protect student, faculty, and institutional data while enabling secure access to applications and resources. With tools like Identity Protection, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Conditional Access, Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2 helps educational organizations detect and mitigate identity-based risks, manage user access effectively, and enforce adaptive security policies. Additionally, it supports seamless collaboration with external users and integration with learning management systems (LMS) and cloud applications. This solution empowers educational IT teams to enhance security, improve operational efficiency, and create a safe and secure digital learning environment.

Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2 in Education

Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2, formerly known as Azure Active Directory Premium P2, is an advanced identity and access management solution designed for educational institutions to enhance security, streamline identity governance, and support hybrid learning environments. It provides comprehensive tools for managing user access, monitoring security risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. With features like identity protection, conditional access, and privileged identity management, Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2 empowers schools, colleges, and universities to safeguard student, faculty, and staff data while enabling seamless and secure access to educational resources.

Key features:

  • Identity protection
    Detects and responds to identity-based threats with automated risk assessments and remediation for user sign-ins and accounts.

  • Conditional access
    Enforces granular access controls based on user identity, location, device, and risk level to secure access to applications and resources.

  • Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
    Provides just-in-time access and oversight for administrators and other high-privilege accounts to minimize the risk of misuse.

  • Access reviews
    Automates periodic reviews of user access to ensure that only authorized individuals maintain access to sensitive resources.

  • Comprehensive reporting and analytics
    Delivers in-depth insights into user activities, access patterns, and security risks to support proactive security measures.

  • Self-service capabilities
    Enables users to reset passwords and manage group memberships without IT intervention, reducing administrative overhead.

  • Hybrid identity support
    Integrates with on-premises Active Directory to provide a seamless and secure hybrid identity experience for educational environments.

Benefits for education:

  • Enhances the security of sensitive student and faculty data.
  • Facilitates secure remote learning with robust identity management tools.
  • Helps institutions meet compliance requirements for data protection and access management.
  • Simplifies administration by automating identity and access governance tasks.

Learn more about Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2:

Microsoft Entra ID Governance P1

Microsoft Entra ID Governance P1 for Education is a comprehensive identity governance solution designed to help educational institutions manage and secure access to resources while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Tailored for schools, colleges, and universities, it simplifies the management of student, faculty, and staff identities by providing tools for automating access lifecycles, enforcing access policies, and conducting access reviews. With Microsoft Entra ID Governance P1, institutions can ensure that the right people have access to the right resources at the right time, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access. This solution enhances security, improves operational efficiency, and supports compliance with standards such as FERPA and GDPR, making it an essential tool for managing identity in complex educational environments.

Microsoft Entra ID Governance P1 in Education

Microsoft Entra ID Governance P1 is a comprehensive identity governance solution designed to help educational institutions manage access to resources efficiently and securely. It provides tools to ensure that the right individuals have the appropriate access to educational systems, data, and applications, while minimizing security risks and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. With a focus on simplicity and automation, Microsoft Entra ID Governance P1 empowers IT administrators in schools, colleges, and universities to streamline identity management processes and enhance overall security.

Key features:

  • Access reviews
    Enable administrators to conduct regular access reviews to ensure students, faculty, and staff have appropriate permissions and remove unnecessary access.

  • Lifecycle workflows
    Automate user account creation, updates, and deprovisioning based on role changes (for example, when a student graduates or a staff member leaves).

  • Privileged access management
    Implement controls to restrict and monitor access to sensitive resources, reducing the risk of misuse or breaches.

  • Self-service access requests
    Allow users to request access to specific resources, with built-in workflows for approval and review.

  • Policy enforcement
    Ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements, such as FERPA and GDPR, by implementing automated access and identity policies.

  • Integration with Microsoft Entra
    Seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft Entra services to provide a unified identity management experience across all educational resources.

Benefits for education:

  • Enhances security by ensuring appropriate access control for sensitive student and staff data.
  • Simplifies identity and access management, reducing the administrative burden on IT teams.
  • Automates key processes like onboarding, offboarding, and access reviews to save time and improve accuracy.
  • Ensures compliance with education-focused regulations and standards.
  • Improves user experience by enabling self-service access and reducing manual intervention.

Microsoft Entra Suite

Microsoft Entra Suite for Education is a comprehensive identity and access management solution designed to meet the unique needs of educational institutions. It provides tools to ensure secure, seamless, and inclusive access to digital resources for students, educators, and staff. Microsoft Entra Suite combines capabilities such as identity protection, single sign-on (SSO), and multifactor authentication (MFA) to safeguard sensitive data like student records and research materials while enabling streamlined access to applications and services. It also supports lifecycle management to simplify onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring users have appropriate access throughout their academic journey. With features like conditional access policies, adaptive risk detection, and integration with Microsoft 365 and third-party applications, Microsoft Entra Suite enhances security and productivity while reducing administrative overhead. This solution is essential for modern educational environments that prioritize collaboration, compliance, and data security.

  • Identity and access management

    • Centralized management of student, faculty, and staff identities.
    • Simplified authentication with single sign-on (SSO) for all institutional applications.
    • Multifactor authentication (MFA) to enhance security for sensitive resources and data.

  • Secure remote access

    • Conditional access policies to grant secure access based on user, location, and device compliance.
    • VPN-less access to campus resources, enabling secure connectivity for remote learning.

  • Lifecycle management

    • Automated user provisioning and deprovisioning for students and staff.
    • Integration with student information systems (SIS) for seamless identity updates.

  • Identity protection

    • Advanced threat detection and real-time risk analysis to safeguard user accounts.
    • Proactive monitoring and response to identity-based threats such as phishing and account compromise.

  • Governance and compliance

    • Role-based access controls (RBAC) for managing permissions efficiently.
    • Tools for meeting compliance requirements, such as GDPR and FERPA, with audit trails and reporting.

  • Collaboration tools

    • Secure guest access for external collaborators, such as visiting researchers or guest lecturers.
    • Integration with Microsoft Teams and Office 365 for streamlined communication and collaboration.

  • Cloud identity integration

    • Support for hybrid identity environments connecting on-premises Active Directory with Microsoft Entra ID.
    • Compatibility with popular education tools and third-party applications.

  • Self-service capabilities

    • Self-service password reset for students and staff to reduce IT support workloads.
    • Access request workflows for users to request permissions without IT intervention.

Benefits for education:

Microsoft Entra Suite enables educational institutions to create a secure, efficient, and collaborative learning environment. By centralizing identity management, ensuring secure access, and supporting compliance, it empowers IT teams to focus on innovation while safeguarding sensitive academic data and resources.

Learn more about Microsoft Entra Suite:

  • Microsoft Entra ID
    Understand the capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID for identity and access management in the cloud and hybrid environments.

  • Microsoft Entra Permissions Management
    Discover how to manage permissions across multicloud environments to enforce least-privilege access.

  • Microsoft Entra Pricing
    Get detailed pricing information for Microsoft Entra services, including Microsoft Entra ID and other components.

Microsoft Entra Internet Access

Microsoft Entra Internet Access for Education is a cloud-based solution designed to enhance secure access to internet resources in educational environments. It provides advanced tools to manage and protect internet usage by students, faculty, and staff, ensuring a safe and compliant online experience. By using Microsoft Entra's identity-driven security framework, this service enables institutions to enforce secure access policies, filter content, and block malicious websites, reducing the risk of cyber threats such as phishing or malware attacks. With seamless integration into Microsoft 365 and other cloud services, Microsoft Entra Internet Access allows educational organizations to manage internet traffic efficiently while maintaining user productivity and safeguarding sensitive data. This solution is ideal for institutions seeking to create a secure, compliant, and collaborative digital learning environment.

Key features:

  • Identity-based internet access control

    • Enforces internet access policies based on user identities, roles, and groups.
    • Ensures appropriate access for students, faculty, and staff based on their responsibilities.

  • Threat protection

    • Detects and blocks malicious websites, phishing attempts, and malware.
    • Protects against internet-based threats in real time to secure sensitive data such as student records and research information.

  • Secure cloud connectivity

    • Provides secure access to cloud applications and services, ensuring that users connect safely from any device or location.
    • Reduces risks associated with untrusted or unsecured networks.

  • Policy-based filtering

    • Enables custom policies for content filtering to block inappropriate or harmful content, tailored for the education sector.
    • Ensures compliance with institutional guidelines and local regulatory requirements.

  • Visibility and reporting

    • Delivers detailed insights into internet usage, access patterns, and security incidents.
    • Helps IT administrators monitor and manage internet access effectively across the institution.

  • Integration with Microsoft Security Ecosystem

    • Seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra ID, and other Microsoft 365 solutions for enhanced security.
    • Provides a unified approach to securing identities, devices, and internet access.

Benefits for education:

  • Protects students and staff from online threats.
  • Ensures compliance with content and access policies.
  • Simplifies internet access management with identity-driven controls.
  • Supports safe and secure learning environments, both on-premises and remotely.

Learn more about Microsoft Entra Internet Access:

Microsoft Entra Private Access

Microsoft Entra Private Access for Education is a modern, cloud-native solution designed to enhance secure access to educational resources and applications. It enables institutions to replace traditional Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) with a more flexible, secure, and seamless approach to granting access. By applying Zero Trust principles, Microsoft Entra Private Access ensures that access to internal applications is based on explicit verification of user identity, device compliance, and session context. This is valuable for schools, colleges, and universities, where faculty, staff, and students require secure, remote access to sensitive data and resources, such as student records, research systems, and administrative tools. The solution also integrates with Microsoft’s identity and access management platform, enabling centralized control and monitoring while reducing the risk of unauthorized access. With Microsoft Entra Private Access, educational institutions can enhance security, improve user experiences, and support hybrid learning environments effectively.

Key Features:

  • Zero Trust network access (ZTNA)
    Ensures secure access to private applications and resources based on user identity, device health, and real-time risk evaluation, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access.

  • Seamless integration with Microsoft Entra ID
    Natively integrates with Microsoft Entra ID for enhanced identity and access management, enabling secure single sign-on (SSO) and conditional access.

  • Granular access controls
    Allows institutions to define specific access policies for applications, users, and devices, ensuring that only authorized individuals can access sensitive resources.

  • Risk-based authentication
    Uses AI-driven insights to assess user behavior and risk levels, enabling adaptive authentication measures to prevent potential breaches.

  • Improved remote access
    Provides faculty, staff, and students with secure remote access to on-campus applications without the need for traditional VPNs, enhancing flexibility and efficiency.

  • Protection for hybrid environments
    Supports hybrid IT infrastructures by securing access to both cloud-based and on-premises applications, addressing the unique needs of modern educational environments.

  • User-friendly experience
    Simplifies access for students, faculty, and administrators with frictionless authentication and intuitive workflows, supporting productivity in education.

  • Compliance and data protection
    Ensures alignment with regulatory requirements such as FERPA and GDPR by providing robust controls over sensitive educational data.

Benefits for education:

  • Ensures secure access to learning management systems, administrative tools, and collaboration platforms.
  • Reduces reliance on legacy VPNs while maintaining a high level of security.
  • Supports hybrid and remote learning environments with robust identity-based access controls.

Learn more about Microsoft Entra Private Access:

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