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Welcome to the Future of Identity Management
The evolution of technology has made one thing abundantly clear: the old ways of managing identity systems are no longer sufficient. In a recent webinar, two seasoned experts, Nicolas Blank and Conrad Murray, shared their insights on the top ten benefits of moving to cloud-native identification. Hosted by both NBConsult and PowerSync Pro, this engaging session broke down why organizations should consider transitioning from traditional Active Directory systems to the cloud.

Here’s what you need to know.

Why Leave Active Directory Behind?
Active Directory has been a workhorse for enterprise identity systems for over two decades. However, its legacy architecture has made it an increasingly attractive target for attackers. As Conrad aptly put it, “Attackers have a 20-year head start on breaking Active Directory.” The complexities of maintaining on-premises systems, coupled with the rise of sophisticated security threats, highlight the urgent need for change. Nicolas calls it a 24 year old attack platform with many published adversarial entry points to attackers.

The Power of Cloud-Native Identification
Enter Microsoft Entra ID, the star of the cloud-native identity management space. Here are the top benefits discussed:

• Global Scalability: Unlike on-prem systems, Entra ID scales effortlessly, allowing authentication across the globe.
• Enhanced Security: Cloud-based systems enable phishing-resistant MFA and passwordless authentication, drastically improving security posture.
• Zero Trust Alignment: Organizations can embrace Zero Trust principles, treating identity as the new security perimeter.
• Simplified Management: With governance tools like access reviews and lifecycle management, administrators gain unprecedented control.
• Cost Efficiency: Reduced infrastructure and operational expenses through the pay-as-you-go cloud model.

Automation and Migration: A Game-Changer
During the webinar, Nicolas and Conrad demonstrated the PowerSync Pro workstation migration tool, showing how automation can make the leap to cloud-native seamless. This innovative solution eliminates manual intervention, reducing downtime and errors during migration.

The Takeaway
If your organization is still relying on on-premises Active Directory, it’s time to rethink your strategy. With tools like Microsoft Entra and services from PowerSync Pro, the path to a secure, scalable, and cost-effective identity solution is within reach.

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Join us for part two, where we dive into the practical steps of transitioning to a cloud-native identity state.

Don’t miss the final webinar in the series, where we explore advanced identity management techniques to master cloud-native systems.