The management of human and machine identities and permissions across multi-cloud environments is critical for maintaining security and compliance. If your organization has been relying on Microsoft Entra Permissions Management for your Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) needs, it’s time to prepare for an important change.
On October 1, 2025, Microsoft Entra Permissions Management will be retired, and to ensure that businesses continue to have access to cutting-edge identity security solutions, Microsoft has chosen Delinea’s Privilege Control for Cloud Entitlements (PCCE) as an effective alternative solution for securing cloud entitlements, building on a deep and trusted relationship.
With a shared commitment to delivering innovative security solutions, Delinea and Microsoft empower enterprises to seamlessly manage identities and access across multi-cloud environments. As a partner Delinea will ensure a smooth transition to an advanced CIEM solution that helps manage and secure both human and machine identities across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and GCP environments.
Let’s dive into what this means for you, and how you can ensure your organization remains secure and efficient with minimal disruption.
Why transition to Delinea’s PCCE solution?
As Microsoft Entra Permissions Management nears retirement, switching to Delinea’s PCCE solution offers immediate benefits to continue securing and managing your multi-cloud environments. Here’s why that’s essential:
1. Enhanced security through least privilege access
PCCE goes beyond simple identity management by enforcing least privilege access. It ensures that human and machine identities are granted only the permissions they absolutely need to perform their roles, which significantly reduces the risk of data breaches and misconfigurations that can lead to vulnerabilities in your cloud environment.
2. Continuous discovery of entitlements
PCCE provides continuous discovery of all entitlements so organizations can monitor and adjust access rights for both human and machine identities across all major public cloud platforms. This ensures you’re always in control of who can access what, and under what conditions, making it easier to maintain a secure environment.
3. AI-driven insights
By leveraging AI-driven insights, PCCE offers powerful insights into identity usage across public, multi-cloud environments. This enables organizations to identify anomalous behavior, over-privileged accounts, and potential risks proactively. By automatically identifying and removing excessive privileges, PCCE helps mitigate the potential for cloud security incidents while also ensuring compliance with industry security standards..
4. Seamless integration across all multi-cloud environments
No matter your public cloud environment, PCCE enables seamless integration across all platforms, providing a single pane of glass for managing identities and entitlements. This holistic approach makes it easier for IT teams to maintain consistent security policies across multiple cloud providers.
How Delinea and Microsoft are ensuring a smooth transition
Delinea and Microsoft are fully committed to assisting Microsoft Entra Permissions Management customers through this transition. Both companies understand the importance of minimizing disruption during this critical change and have put in place dedicated teams to support businesses every step of the way.
In collaboration, Delinea and Microsoft will ensure that businesses can make the transition to PCCE as smoothly and efficiently as possible. This collaborative effort aims to help enterprises quickly realize the full capabilities of Delinea’s PCCE solution. With expert support and detailed guidance, the transition can easily be completed within the timeline set by the planned retirement of Microsoft Entra Permissions Management.
The road ahead: Ensuring long-term success
The retirement of Microsoft Entra Permissions Management doesn’t just mark the end of one solution; it marks the beginning of a new era of security and innovation with Delinea. By transitioning to PCCE, you’re not only staying ahead of the curve but also ensuring your organization can manage all human and machine identities and access rights in an intelligent and secure manner across all public cloud environments.
As the retirement of Microsoft Entra Permissions Management approaches, don’t wait until the last minute to make your move. PCCE is the next step in seamless, efficient identity security.