Okta to Entra ID
Migration
Consolidate identity platforms by migrating applications from Okta to Microsoft Entra ID
Move off Okta without breaking access. Netwoven maps every app and policy first with our AI Discovery Workbench, then migrates to Microsoft Entra ID 60% faster — with full MFA and Conditional Access parity and zero downtime
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Why Okta to Entra ID Migration is Harder Than It Looks
Moving core identity isn’t a simple “flip the switch.” Application protocols, MFA journeys, and downstream integrations make migrations deceptively complex. Success demands rigorous inventory, wave planning, security hardening, and disciplined change management.
Application Complexity
- Custom SAML/OAuth configurations require manual reconfiguration
- Legacy applications may lack Entra ID compatibility
- Third-party SaaS integrations need validation
- API-dependent apps require endpoint updates
Policy Translation Gap
- Okta and Entra ID use different policy models
- MFA methods and conditional access don’t map 1:1
- Network-based policies require ground-up reimplementation
- Group-based access controls need structural redesign
Hidden Dependencies
- Nested group memberships create invisible access chains
- Workflows rely on Okta-specific APIs
- Service accounts may have undocumented integrations
- Provisioning rules contain hidden business logic
Business Continuity Risk
- Authentication failures can lock users out instantly
- Cutover windows are limited by operations
- Rollback procedures must be thoroughly documented
- Compliance requires continuous audit trails
The Verdict: Manual migration approaches fail because they can’t capture the complete dependency graph. Without comprehensive discovery and automated mapping, organizations face extended timelines, security gaps, and user disruption—which is why we built the Okta AI Discovery Workbench.
Why Organizations Are Moving from Okta to Entra ID?
Microsoft Entra ID isn’t just an alternative to Okta—it’s a strategic platform that unifies identity, security, and compliance while dramatically reducing total cost of ownership.
Superior Threat Intelligence
Leverage 78 trillion daily security signals across Microsoft’s global infrastructure, powering 28 AI-driven risk detection types.
Native Zero Trust
Built-in conditional access, continuous verification, and least-privilege enforcement with Device, App, and User context.
Passwordless Future-Ready
Native support for FIDO2, Windows Hello, and Microsoft Authenticator eliminates password-based attack vectors.
Substantial Cost Reduction
Realize up to 77% cost savings by consolidating identity and protection into existing Microsoft 365 licenses.
The Netwoven Advantage
We don’t hand you a tool and walk away. Our AI Discovery Workbench maps every app, group, and access policy before we move anything — so you migrate to Entra ID with MFA and Conditional Access parity, zero downtime, and full visibility the whole way.
25 Years of M365 + Content Depth
Quarter-century of SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Exchange. We know where your sensitive data actually lives.
5 Pillars – End-to-End Capability
Few partners credibly span AI data security, compliance, AI Agent identity, endpoint, SOC, and . We deliver across all five pillars.
Govern 365 – Productized IP
M365-native VDR-grade Microsoft Purview based secure collaboration product that no other Microsoft partner offers. Real product, not slideware.
Microsoft Alliance and Certifications
Active partnership, co-sell access, MAICPP funding eligible. Information Protection & Governance Specialization in pursuit.
Migration Methodology
A Disciplined, Phase-Based Journey to Identity Modernization.
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Assessment & Discovery
Inventory and dependency mapping
AI Discovery Workbench connects to both environments, inventories all users, groups, applications, and policies, then generates comprehensive dependency maps and compatibility reports.
02
Design & Planning
Architects configurations with Security Policies
Architect target Entra ID configuration, design conditional access policies, create phased migration waves, establish testing criteria, and develop comprehensive rollback procedures
03
Pilot & Validation
Test with select users and groups to minimize impact
Execute controlled pilot with select user groups, validate application functionality, test MFA flows, refine policies based on feedback, and finalize production procedures.
04
Phased Migration
Safely migrate in waves to provide time for planned user communication and ACM
Migrate users and applications in planned waves, maintain parallel authentication during transition, provide 24/7 support coverage, and monitor real-time health dashboard.
05
Optimization & Security Hardening
Implement advanced features and policies
Implement advanced Entra ID features, enable passwordless authentication, configure risk-based conditional access, activate Identity Protection, and establish governance workflows.
06
Hypercare & Knowledge Transfer
Enable a smooth transition to steady‑state operations
Provide extended support during stabilization period, conduct administrator training, deliver comprehensive documentation, and establish ongoing optimization practices.
Proven Results
Delivering measurable value and security excellence through identity transformation.
Success Stories
Hear how we’ve helped Fortune 500 companies transition without missing a beat.
Case Study
Relay GSE
Relay GSE migrated from Okta to Entra ID and decreased maintenance and license costs significantly
Case Study
Venture Capital Company
The company modernized its security by migrating from Okta to Microsoft Entra ID
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