This solution brief explains how SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge (CSE) integrates with Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID to enforce Zero Trust Network Access in hybrid work environments where identity is the new perimeter. It highlights how identity-aware access helps replace IP-based VPN assumptions by reducing lateral movement risk, improving visibility into user behavior, and ensuring consistent policy enforcement. Using Microsoft features such as Named Locations and Conditional Access with CSE Service Tunnels, organizations can restrict access to SaaS apps like Office 365 to trusted, validated connections. The brief also covers Entra ID integration via SAML with SSO, 2FA, IP allowlisting, passwordless authentication, SCIM lifecycle management, and LDAP-based AD authenticati

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