Microsoft Entra External ID
September 08, 2025

Microsoft Entra External ID

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Score 10 out of 10
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Software Version

Premium P1

Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft Entra External ID

In ou organization, we iser Microsoft Entra External ID for pur third party vendors who operate from different countries. Instead of giving full access to our sensitive data. We used Microsoft Entra External ID so that limited access could be given but at the same time enough access is given to operate properly. Data security is th major business problem which Microsoft Entra External ID helps with. It makes our sensitive data safe and secure.

Pros

  • One of the things that Microsoft Entra External ID does really well is creating user logins, accounts and profile. It is very easy to create them, manage them and delete them. It is fast and reliant.
  • Limit access or authorization feature. We can allow different levels of authorization and access. So that not all the employees would have access to all the data. Only some relaible employees would have access and power to change anything.
  • Mutli factor authentication feature is also a really good feature to secure data. Even overseas vendors need MFS to login which gives double protection to our data.

Cons

  • The non technical users might get a little frustarted when it comes to passwors resets and MFA for Microsoft Entra External ID. They find it difficult to navigate through it and make the changes. Specially someone who is not a texh savvy.
  • The positive impact is that, if our company would have used local employees rather than third party vendors, it could have been very expensive. Using third party vendors with the peace of mind that the data is secure. Its a win-win situation if the financial aspect is considered.
  • Negative impact was the implentation and setup. It was very time taking. The IT team had to work on it for so long as it was very complex. It really took some time to train employees onto using Microsoft Entra External ID.
I find it easy to use. The usability is great. Every department uses it for different purposes. Everyone access information relevant to them. Since we've started to use this we have seen less security incidents.
Microsoft Entra has much more advanced features than Amazon Cognito. The access permission feature, mfa, data protection is top notch. Amazon Cognito does offer MFA but the security access feature is not very great. The Microsoft Entra offers a wide selection of access permission feature. That really helps us to give access to our local employees and vendors in different countries. All the vendors are in different countries and all of them requires different kind of access.

Do you think Microsoft Entra External ID delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Microsoft Entra External ID's feature set?

Yes

Did Microsoft Entra External ID live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Microsoft Entra External ID go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Microsoft Entra External ID again?

Yes

It is one of the best softwares I've used. It is safe and secure which is the goal of the company go safeguard its sensitive information at the same time giving limited access to third party vendors which makes it efficient and coat saving to th company

Microsoft Entra External ID Feature Ratings

Identity Management
9.3
ID-Management Access Control
10
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
9
Multi-Factor Authentication
10
Password Management
10
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
10
ID Management Workflow Automation
7
ID Risk Management
9

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