Effective October 1, 2024, Frontline Worker (FLW) licenses are available for Microsoft Entra Internet Access and Entra Private Access via SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT as your Cloud Solution Provider (CSP).
Licensing
Microsoft Entra Internet Access is available on its own (standalone) or as part of the Microsoft Entra Suite. This is also the case for Microsoft Entra Private Access. This change introduces new Frontline Worker licenses for this product with core capabilities at a reduced price. Note that there are also Entra Suite FLW licenses available.
Entra Internet Access: Secure and Intelligent Web Gateway
Internet Access FLW gives secure access to all internet and software-as-a-service (SaaS) apps and resources with an identity-centric secure web gateway (SWG).
- Context-Aware Secure Web Gateway (SWG): Minimize the cyberattack surface and streamline administration with context-aware web content filtering. This is seamlessly integrated with Conditional Access policies.
- Universal Conditional Access: Apply adaptive access controls universally by extending Conditional Access and continuous access evaluation to any network destination.
- Compliant Network: Ensure users cannot bypass the secure network edge when accessing cloud applications. This protects you against token theft attacks.
- Universal Tenant Restriction: Safeguard against data exfiltration by enforcing universal tenant restrictions across all devices. This prevents unauthorized access through foreign identities and tenants.
- Source IP Restoration: Maintain backward compatibility of your trusted location checks in Conditional Access policies by restoring the original user source IP.
Entra Private Access: Modernizing Secure Connectivity
Microsoft Entra Private Access FLW provides secure access to your organization’s private, corporate resources for both office-based and remote users with identity-centric Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
- Seamless VPN Replacement: Quickly configure broad private IP ranges and fully qualified domain names (FQDNs). Enable identity-centric, Zero Trust-based access to all private resources. This eliminates the need for legacy VPNs.
- Enhanced Authentication for Legacy Protocols: Implement modern authentication methods, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), for legacy protocols such as Kerberos and NT LAN Manager (NTLM).
- Granular Per-App Access: Set up adaptive, per-app access controls to provide precise, secure access to all private applications.
FAQ
What are Microsoft Frontline Worker licenses?
Microsoft Frontline Worker licenses are designed to support employees who are often on the move and interact directly with customers or the public. These employees work, for example, in roles such as retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and field services. Frontline Worker licenses provide essential tools and services and typically cost less than standard per user licenses.
More information
Learn more about Microsoft Entra Suite, Entra Private Access, Entra Internet Access and Secure Access Essentials: https://www.schneider.im/microsofts-new-security-product-additions/.
Find more on Microsoft Entra Private Access here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/identity-access/microsoft-entra-private-access.
Find more on Microsoft Entra Internet Access here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/identity-access/microsoft-entra-internet-access.
To learn about Microsoft Licensing with SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT, please visit: https://www.schneider.im/software/microsoft.
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