Microsoft Entra Private Access for Education Faculty, Monthly Commit
Microsoft Entra Private Access provides secure, granular access to private applications for education faculty on a monthly commitment basis.
- Secure Access: Protects sensitive institutional data by providing controlled access to internal applications.
- Faculty Focused: Tailored pricing and features designed for educational institutions and their faculty.
- Simplified Management: Centralized control over application access, reducing IT complexity.
- Cost Effective: Monthly commitment model offers flexibility and predictable budgeting for educational organizations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Entra Private Access is a Zero Trust Network Access solution that enables secure, direct access to private applications without requiring a VPN. This offering specifically provides education faculty pricing on a monthly commitment, ensuring cost-effective and flexible access to essential institutional resources.
This service is designed for educational institutions needing to provide their faculty with secure remote or on-campus access to internal applications, learning management systems, and administrative tools. It integrates with existing Microsoft Entra ID infrastructure, simplifying deployment and management for IT departments.
- Zero Trust Security: Enforces least privilege access based on user identity and device posture.
- Application-Level Access: Grants access to specific applications, not entire networks.
- Reduced Attack Surface: Eliminates the need to expose private applications to the public internet.
- Enhanced User Experience: Provides seamless access to resources without the overhead of traditional VPNs.
- Educational Pricing: Special monthly commitment pricing optimized for faculty needs in academic settings.
Empower your faculty with secure, reliable access to the applications they need to teach and research effectively.
What This Enables
Secure Faculty Access to Learning Platforms
Enable faculty members to securely access learning management systems, student information portals, and research databases from any location. This ensures continuity of education and research activities with controlled, identity-based access.
Higher Education, K-12 Education, Research Institutions, Online Learning Platforms
Grant Access to Administrative Applications
Provide faculty with secure access to essential administrative tools and internal applications required for daily operations. This minimizes the risk associated with broad network access and enhances data protection.
Campus Administration, Departmental Systems, Internal Portals, Faculty Resource Sites
Streamline Remote Work for Educators
Facilitate secure remote work by allowing faculty to connect to necessary internal resources without the complexities of traditional VPNs. This improves productivity and flexibility for educators.
Remote Faculty, Hybrid Work Models, Off-Campus Access, Field Researchers
Key Features
Identity-Aware Access Control
Ensures that only authenticated and authorized faculty can access specific private applications, enhancing security.
Application-Level Granularity
Allows IT to grant access to individual applications rather than entire networks, minimizing exposure.
No VPN Required
Provides a simpler and more direct user experience for accessing internal resources, improving productivity.
Monthly Commitment Pricing
Offers financial flexibility and predictable budgeting for educational institutions with variable needs.
Integration with Microsoft Entra ID
Leverages existing identity infrastructure for streamlined deployment and management.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
This offering is specifically priced and designed for educational institutions to provide secure access for faculty to academic and administrative resources.
Government & Public Sector
Public sector educational bodies can benefit from secure, controlled access to internal systems, aligning with stringent security requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Academic medical centers and research facilities within healthcare can utilize this for secure access to specialized applications and data.
Non-Profits
Non-profit educational organizations can leverage this solution for secure access to their internal systems, often with budget-conscious needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Entra Private Access?
Microsoft Entra Private Access is a Zero Trust Network Access solution that provides secure, identity-aware access to private applications without the need for a traditional VPN. It allows granular control over who can access what resources.
Who is eligible for the Education Faculty Pricing?
This pricing is intended for faculty members within educational institutions. Verification or specific licensing agreements may apply based on Microsoft's terms.
How does this differ from a VPN?
Unlike a VPN which typically grants broad network access, Entra Private Access provides access to specific applications based on identity and policy. This offers a more secure and granular approach, reducing the attack surface.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.