Microsoft Entra ID: Unlocking Legacy App Compatibility Like Never Before

Key insights

• Microsoft Entra ID allows users to access both modern and legacy applications with a single set of credentials.
• Legacy apps are older software programs that may not support the latest authentication methods.
• Application Proxy is a tool from Microsoft that helps connect these legacy apps to Entra ID securely.
• The Single Sign-On (SSO) feature lets users log in once and get access to multiple apps, reducing password fatigue.
• Conditional Access policies help protect data by checking user identity and device status before allowing access.
• This approach improves security while making it easier for organizations to keep using important older software alongside new cloud services.

Keywords

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