Entra ID Platform SSO for macOS

Use Secure Enclave for Platform SSO and eliminate the need for the user to use the Entra ID password !

4/29/20251 min read

Today's work environment mixes office and remote work. This makes securing Mac devices while providing easy access to company resources more important than ever.

Microsoft Entra ID single sign-on for macOS helps solve this problem. When combined with Apple's Secure Enclave technology, it creates a powerful security solution that's both strong and user-friendly.

The best part:

The user will not need to use enter the Entra ID password for corporate applications (Outlook, Teams) or when using Office.com login. After the user has enrolled to the Entra ID platform SSO, the user will not need to know the Entra ID password anymore as that password is protected by Secure Enclave . The user will only need to kepp track of the local account password, or use the fingerprint reader to get verified ! 😀

It's almost as using Windows Hello For Business (but without login using the face)

The Secure Enclave is a dedicated security subsystem integrated into Apple's devices equipped with the T2 security chip or Apple Silicon (M-series) processors. This isolated coprocessor provides hardware-level security for sensitive operations and data, including:

  1. Protected Key Material: Cryptographic keys never leave the Secure Enclave, preventing extraction even if the main OS is compromised.

  2. Biometric Data Protection: Touch ID and Face ID data is stored and processed entirely within the Secure Enclave.

  3. Hardware-Based Encryption: The Secure Enclave manages keys for FileVault full-disk encryption.

  4. Secure Boot Process: Ensures the integrity of the boot process and system software.

That's it!

Go 4 it ! 😀