Single sign-on: one identity across every business app for UAE workforces.
SSO replaces dozens of separate logins with one identity that works across M365, D365, SaaS apps, internal systems. Built on Microsoft Entra ID, configured with SAML / OIDC / WS-Fed protocols, secured with Conditional Access and MFA. Users sign in once and access everything they have permission for; IT controls access centrally; security and compliance benefit from consolidated identity logging.
- Entra IDIdentity platform
- SAML/OIDCStandard protocols
- ConditionalRisk-based access
- Auto-provLifecycle management
Six dimensions of a production-grade SSO deployment.
SSO protocol integration
SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), OAuth 2.0, WS-Federation. Pre-built integrations for 3000+ SaaS apps in the Entra ID Gallery. Custom SAML / OIDC for proprietary apps.
User provisioning automation
SCIM-based automatic user provisioning to SaaS apps. New hire account created in Entra ID flows automatically to Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, ServiceNow, etc. Departed users auto-deprovisioned, reducing orphan-account risk.
Identity Governance
Access Reviews: periodic recertification of who has access to what. Entitlement Management: package access into roles users can request. Lifecycle Workflows for joiner-mover-leaver scenarios.
Conditional Access policies
MFA enforcement, device-compliance requirements, geographic restrictions, sign-in risk policies. Per-app and per-user conditional access. Sensitive apps get stricter policies than general productivity apps.
Sign-in logging and monitoring
All sign-ins logged in Entra ID and forwarded to Sentinel SIEM. Anomalous sign-ins flagged (impossible-travel, atypical, leaked credentials). SOC investigates within SLA.
B2B and B2C external identity
Entra ID External Identities (B2B for partners, B2C for customers). Guest access without separate accounts. Customer identity for portals with social-login support.
Four reasons clients pick our SSO work.
Entra ID-native, not third-party broker
For Microsoft-ecosystem businesses, Entra ID is the right SSO platform. Native to M365, D365, Power Platform; broad SaaS app gallery; integrates with on-prem AD via Entra Connect. Third-party brokers (Okta, OneLogin) add cost without proportional value for Microsoft-first estates.
Lifecycle automation built in
Joiner-mover-leaver workflow automation reduces helpdesk load and security risk. New employee gets access on day one to everything they need; ex-employee loses access on departure day. We configure SCIM provisioning to your major SaaS apps.
Conditional Access policy library
Microsoft-recommended policies plus UAE-specific extensions. Different tiers for finance, HR, IT, general users. Sensitive-app stricter policies. Tested baseline that prevents the typical CA-misconfiguration lockouts.
Access reviews discipline
Quarterly Access Reviews on privileged roles, semi-annual on sensitive apps. Surfaces stale access that accumulates over time. Audit-ready evidence for ISO 27001, DFSA, ADGM, DHA compliance.
Six business profiles where SSO transforms identity operations.
Multi-system financial services
Banking, asset management, brokerage with multiple business systems. SSO unifies identity across the stack.
Healthcare with EMR + auxiliary systems
Clinical staff using EMR, scheduling, imaging, billing systems. SSO eliminates password fatigue.
Professional services firms
Practice-management, document-management, time tracking, billing systems all behind one login.
Multi-branch retailers
Store staff accessing POS, inventory, training systems with one identity.
Manufacturing with OT-IT split
Office staff accessing ERP, MES, supply-chain, quality systems via SSO.
Education with multiple LMS / SIS
Faculty and admin accessing student information, learning platforms, library, finance systems.
Four common SSO approaches.
| Feature | Microsoft Entra ID | Okta | OneLogin | No SSO (per-app passwords) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
M365 / D365 / Azure native | Connectors | Connectors | N/A | |
SaaS app gallery size | 3000+ | 7000+ | 6000+ | N/A |
SCIM provisioning included | ||||
MFA built in | ||||
Conditional Access built in | Premium tier | Premium tier | ||
Access reviews | Premium tier | Premium tier | ||
B2B / B2C external identity | ||||
Cost (Microsoft-ecosystem) | Included in M365 E3/E5 | Separate licensing | Separate licensing | No cost, high risk |
Four phases from app inventory to managed steady state.
- 1
App inventory and prioritisation
1-2 weeks
Inventory current apps and authentication methods. Prioritise by user count, sensitivity, integration complexity. Identify SCIM-capable apps for auto-provisioning. Output: written SSO rollout plan.
- 2
Foundation and tier-1 apps
2-3 weeks
Entra ID configuration, Conditional Access baseline, M365 SSO confirmed working. Tier-1 SaaS apps (top 5-10 by usage) integrated. SCIM provisioning for top apps.
- 3
Tier-2 apps and lifecycle automation
3-4 weeks
Tier-2 SaaS apps integrated. Joiner-mover-leaver workflow automation. Identity Governance policies. Access Reviews schedule established.
- 4
Steady state and ongoing
Continuous
New SaaS integrations added quarterly as business adopts new tools. Quarterly Access Reviews. Annual SSO health check. Monitoring of sign-in logs and identity risk.
“We had 23 different SaaS apps each with its own password. New hires spent their first day creating accounts. Departed employees had access for weeks afterwards because nobody remembered to disable everywhere. SSO via Entra ID consolidated everything. Joiner-mover-leaver is now automated. The audit trail for our annual ISO 27001 review just got significantly easier.”
What buyers ask before adopting.
Services that pair with SSO.
Book an SSO scoping call and get a written rollout proposal in 5 days.
A scoping call covers your current app inventory, user base, lifecycle pain points, target SSO coverage. Output: written SSO rollout proposal with phasing and timeline.
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