Announcing the General Availability of powerful new Microsoft Entra partner integrations that take identity security to the next level.
We’re thrilled to announce the General Availability of powerful new partner integrations in Microsoft Entra that take identity security to the next level. Building on our enterprise-grade security foundation, these seamless in-product Entra integrated solutions now deliver cutting-edge defenses across every layer of your identity perimeter.
From edge-level DDoS protection and intelligent bot mitigation to government ID-based account recovery, organizations can effortlessly enable world-class security solutions—all within the Microsoft Entra portal. For our customers, this launch means faster onboarding, simplified integrations, and stronger protection at every step, setting a bold new standard for secure digital identity.
Until now, integrating top-tier identity security solutions meant dealing with complex setups, custom code, and drawn-out contracts delaying protection and increasing risk. What makes this launch stand out isn’t just stronger protection; it’s the simplicity and speed of adoption. Now, with in-product Microsoft Entra integrated solutions and easy access through the Microsoft Security Store, organizations can discover, purchase, and deploy trusted partner solutions within minutes. Learn more about the Security Store and its growing ecosystem in this General Availability announcement blog.
Key launch scenarios empowering identity security
Edge-level Web Application Firewall (WAF) protection with Cloudflare and Akamai
Cloudflare and Akamai deliver WAF to shield external-facing authentication endpoints from a range of threats like DDoS attacks, OWASP Top 10 risks, and malicious bots. This enables a layered security posture where traffic flows through Cloudflare or Akamai WAF, then Azure Front Door, before reaching your Microsoft Entra External ID tenant—keeping threats at bay before they reach your infrastructure.
Figure 1: WAF protection setup using partner integrations from Cloudflare and Akamai.
Fraud prevention with Arkose Labs and HUMAN security
Arkose Labs and HUMAN security bring risk-based screening and adaptive challenges into the sign-up flow in Microsoft Entra External ID, making it harder for bad actors to create fraudulent bot accounts while keeping the experience seamless for legitimate users.
Figure 2: Sign-up fraud protection setup using partner integrations from Arkose Labs and HUMAN Security.
Account recovery and secure access to resources with Government ID verification with Au10tix, IDEMIA, and TrueCredential (LexisNexis)
Account recovery in Microsoft Entra ID now replaces weak methods like security questions with secure government ID and biometric verification. Users verify their identity globally with a government ID document and privacy-protecting face biometrics, and then register passkeys to reduce future lockouts. The same verification flow extends to Access Packages, enabling users to securely request access to resources—an approach explained in detail by Rohit Gulati, Principal Product Manager in the upcoming deep-dive sessions.
Figure 3: Select and configure Identity verification providers for account recovery.
Levent Besik, VP of Microsoft Entra, highlights the significance of this launch.
“This sets a new benchmark for identity security and partner innovation at Microsoft. Attacks on digital identities can come from anywhere. True security comes from defense in depth, layering protection across the entire user journey so every interaction, from the first request to identity recovery, stays secure. This launch marks only the beginning; we will continue to introduce additional layers of protection to safeguard every aspect of the identity journey.”
Dorothy Li, CVP of Security Copilot and Ecosystem, emphasizes the value of integrated solutions.
“Embedding the Security Store in our core security products is about giving customers access to innovative solutions that tap into the expertise of our partners. These solutions integrate with Microsoft Security products to complete end-to-end workflows helping customers improve their security.”
Here’s what our customers and partners have to say.
General Motors shares, “Integrating Akamai’s edge-level WAF protection with Microsoft’s CIAM platform strengthens our resilience and enhances threat detection. By defending the edge, we improve our security posture and ensure consistent protection across our global operations.”
Amit Sharma, Head of Digital Strategy at IDEMIA, adds, “With more than 40 years of experience in identity issuance, verification and advanced biometrics, our collaboration with Microsoft enables secure authentication with verified identities organizations can rely on to ensure individuals are who they claim to be and critical services can be accessed seamlessly and securely.”
Additionally, partners like Grit Software Systems, Au10tix, and WhoIAM emphasize the strong balance these integrations provide between security, seamless onboarding, and frictionless account recovery.
This collective feedback highlights the trust and value customers find in Microsoft Entra’s advanced security ecosystem. To enable these protections, explore our documentation and start securing your digital identities now.
-Pawan Nrisimha
Principal Manager, Product Management
Additional resources
- Configure WAF protection with Cloudflare
- Configure WAF protection with Akamai
- Integrate Microsoft Entra External ID with Arkose Labs for fraud protection
- Integrate Microsoft Entra External ID with HUMAN Security for fraud protection
- Read about Entra ID Account Recovery
- Explore Verified ID partner gallery
- Read Entra Verified ID documentation
- Read the Entra External ID documentation
Learn more about Microsoft Entra
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