Delinea and Microsoft: A Strategic Partnership to Enhance Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the significance of securing human and machine identities in cloud environments has become a top priority for enterprises. Recognizing this need, Delinea, a trailblazing identity security solutions provider, has recently announced a partnership with Microsoft.
Partnership Overview
Delinea’s collaboration with Microsoft is designed to help Microsoft Entra Permissions Management (EMPM) customers maintain access to advanced Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) capabilities following the retirement of EMPM on October 1, 2025. The retirement of EMPM signifies the end of life for this solution, leaving many organizations seeking an alternative.
Delinea’s Privilege Control for Cloud Entitlements: A Robust Alternative
To address this need, Delinea’s Privilege Control for Cloud Entitlements (PCCE) solution emerges as a strong alternative. PCCE is a comprehensive CIEM solution that enables enterprises to continuously discover and secure all human and machine identities across multiple cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Key Features and Benefits of Delinea’s PCCE
- Unified Identity Security: PCCE offers a unified approach to managing, securing, and monitoring cloud identities and entitlements, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all cloud environments.
- Continuous Discovery: PCCE’s automated discovery capabilities enable organizations to identify and remediate risks associated with stale, misconfigured, or unnecessary identities and entitlements.
- Advanced Analytics: PCCE provides advanced analytics and reporting features to help organizations gain valuable insights into their cloud security posture and identify potential threats.
- Integration Capabilities: PCCE integrates seamlessly with various security and identity management solutions, allowing organizations to extend their existing security investments.
Impact on Individual Users
As a result of this partnership, individual users within enterprises that rely on Microsoft Entra Permissions Management for their CIEM requirements will need to consider alternative solutions to maintain their cloud infrastructure security posture. Delinea’s PCCE presents an attractive alternative with its robust feature set and extensive cloud coverage.
Impact on the Global Community
Beyond individual organizations, this partnership has broader implications for the global community. As cloud adoption continues to grow, the need for effective CIEM solutions becomes increasingly critical. Delinea’s collaboration with Microsoft signifies a commitment to addressing this need and helping organizations secure their cloud environments more effectively.
Conclusion
In summary, Delinea’s partnership with Microsoft represents a significant step forward in the realm of cloud infrastructure entitlement management. With Microsoft Entra Permissions Management set to retire, Delinea’s Privilege Control for Cloud Entitlements offers a robust alternative for organizations seeking to maintain their cloud security posture. By continuously discovering and securing all human and machine identities across multiple cloud environments, PCCE empowers organizations to mitigate risks and protect their valuable digital assets.
As we move forward in this digital age, partnerships like these demonstrate the power of collaboration and innovation in addressing the evolving cybersecurity challenges that organizations face. Stay informed and stay secure.
