The 7ASecurity Strategy for Entra Roles: Beyond Global Admin

Managing Entra roles is no longer just assigning permissions; it’s about automating how we remove access. Microsoft Entra is shifting away from broad built-in roles like Global Admin toward highly specialised, restricted roles. As of 2026, the secure-by-default standard requires Zero Standing Access (ZSA). With ZSA, permissions are only granted temporarily and are controlled by …