What Entra ID P2 does
Entra ID P2 extends the core identity and access management capabilities of Entra ID P1. Key additions include Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for just-in-time administrative access, Identity Protection with risk-based Conditional Access to block suspicious sign-ins, and foundations for Access Reviews and entitlement management. These features help reduce the attack surface and improve compliance with security policies.
Entra ID P2 in Australian tenants today
For AU mid-market organisations, Entra ID P2 is frequently included within Microsoft 365 E5 or Enterprise Mobility + Security E5 subscriptions. A compelling case for P2 arises when a tenant has more than five Global Administrators, or any standing privileged access roles. Given the ACSC Essential Eight’s emphasis on minimising attack surface and APRA CPS 234’s requirements for cyber resilience, P2’s PIM and Identity Protection capabilities offer valuable risk mitigation. Consider P2’s entitlement management features when aligning with the Privacy Act 2024’s data minimisation principles.