In an era where remote work has become the norm, securing access to organizational resources has never been more crucial. Microsoft Azure’s Point-to-Site (P2S) VPN service, when integrated with Microsoft Entra ID authentication, offers a secure and efficient way for remote users to connect to your Azure Virtual Network (VNet). This blog post will provide an overview of this robust solution, its benefits, and a brief guide on setting it up.
Azure P2S VPN with Microsoft Entra ID Authentication
Azure P2S VPN enables remote users to establish secure connections to your Azure VNet. When you add Microsoft Entra ID authentication to the mix, you ensure that only authorized users can access your network resources. Microsoft Entra ID is an Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) solution that provides secure access management for both on-premises and cloud applications.
Benefits of the Integration
Enhanced Security: Microsoft Entra ID offers multi-factor authentication (MFA) and conditional access policies to provide an additional layer of security for remote connections.
Single Sign-On (SSO): With Microsoft Entra ID, users can access multiple applications and services with a single set of credentials, simplifying the login process and improving user experience.
Centralized Management: Administrators can manage access policies, monitor user activities, and generate audit reports from a single, centralized dashboard.
Setting Up Azure P2S VPN with Microsoft Entra ID Authentication
Prerequisites
Need Global administrator account for Authorize the Azure VPN application
Microsoft Entra authentication supported only for OpenVPN® protocol