Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is Microsoft’s multi-tenant cloud-based directory and identity management service.
Azure AD also includes a full suite of identity management capabilities including
multi-factor authentication,
device registration,
self-service password management,
self-service group management,
privileged account management,
role-based access control,
application usage monitoring,
rich auditing and security monitoring, and alerting.
These capabilities can help secure cloud-based applications, streamline IT processes, cut costs, and help assure corporate compliance goals are met.