Microsoft Entra: What's New in Secure Access on the AI Frontier
Presented by Microsoft Events, this session details advancements in Microsoft Entra for securing AI-powered identities and networks, featuring agent governance, prompt injection risk protection, and modern approaches to Zero Trust.
Microsoft Entra: What's New in Secure Access on the AI Frontier
Session Overview
This Microsoft Ignite 2025 breakout session highlights the latest secure access innovations in Microsoft Entra, focusing on the expanding role of AI.
Key Topics Covered
- AI-driven Identity and Access Expansion: Extend traditional Zero Trust with new capabilities designed for agent and AI integration.
- Agent Governance with Entra Agent ID:
- Introduction of Agent ID for managing non-human identities.
- Distinct identity, authentication, and permissions for agents.
- Demo: Managing Agents via Entra Agent ID Interface:
- Step-by-step demonstration of agent management workflows.
- Prompt Injection Risk Management:
- Tools and controls to detect and mitigate prompt injection attacks in AI scenarios.
- Unified App Visibility and Control:
- Introduction of the App Lifecycle Management Agent.
- Enhanced visibility and unified management for applications.
- Conditional Access Policies:
- Per-app policies provide granular controls over access requirements.
- Deep analysis capabilities to detect excessive or missing policy exclusions.
- Account Recovery Setup:
- Improved admin workflows for secure recovery within Microsoft Entra.
Chapters & Demos
- Reflection on AI Innovations and Rapid Adoption: Review of the current AI landscape and impact on security requirements.
- Deep Dive into Agent Governance: Technical walkthrough of agent management features, focusing on permission granularity and compliance.
- App Lifecycle Management and Conditional Access Demonstrations: Concrete examples of visibility, control, and access policy definition.
- Risk Management Innovations: Practical advice on mitigating emerging AI risks, including prompt injection protection mechanisms.
Resources & Further Learning
Speakers
- Joy Chik
- Nichole Peterson
- John Savill
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Summary
Microsoft Entra advances secure access solutions with agent identity management, granular policies, and risk mitigation for AI-driven applications. The session provides actionable insights, technical demos, and resources for consultants and developers managing security on the Azure and AI frontier.