As organisations modernise, identity management has become both a security priority and a cost driver. This analyst report from Forrester, "The Total Economic Impact™ of Microsoft Entra Suite," analyses the financial benefits of consolidating identity tools into one integrated solution. View the report to explore these results and contact NCS IT Ltd to learn how Entra Suite can streamline your identity strategy and drive measurable savings.
What is Microsoft Entra Suite?
Microsoft Entra Suite is a comprehensive Zero Trust access solution designed to help organizations securely connect to any cloud or on-premises application. It integrates identity protection, governance, verification, and security service edge (SSE) to provide consistent access controls across various identities, devices, and applications. This suite aims to streamline access workflows, enhance security, and improve user experiences in hybrid environments.
What are the financial benefits of adopting Microsoft Entra Suite?
Organizations that adopt Microsoft Entra Suite can realize significant financial benefits over three years, including $1.2 million in cost savings from vendor consolidation, $535,000 from improved security posture, and $1.5 million from reduced IAM resource requirements. Additionally, IT time savings from faster user onboarding and ongoing access management can amount to $2.7 million and $4.6 million, respectively, leading to a total benefit of $14.4 million against costs of $6.2 million, resulting in a net present value (NPV) of $8.2 million.
How does Microsoft Entra Suite improve security?
Microsoft Entra Suite enhances security by implementing risk-based access policies, multifactor authentication (MFA), and unified signals across identity and network access. This approach reduces risk exposure from identity-based threats by approximately 30%, translating to savings of $535,000 over three years. The suite also consolidates multiple security tools, which improves visibility and reduces operational inefficiencies, ultimately strengthening the overall security framework of the organization.
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