How to Build Your Own Microsoft Entra ID
Replace Microsoft Entra ID with a custom build. Prevent identity attacks and secure access to apps and resources
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 21 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 21 features
Authentication(4 features)
Keep employee accounts safe and protect against phishing with multi-factor authentication
User-friendly passwordless authentication methods to improve security and user experience
Deliver fast and efficient sign-in experiences for workforce with single sign-on capabilities
Issuance and verification of verifiable credentials
Access Control(3 features)
Basic entitlement management capabilities for access governance
Enforce access controls with adaptive policies to strengthen organization security by verifying every access attempt
Enable just-in-time access to enforce least-privilege access controls for sensitive resources
Security(3 features)
Prevent identity attacks and secure access to applications and resources with strong authentication and risk-based conditional access policies
Safeguard access to data and apps with strong, phishing-resistant authentication
Native integration with security solutions using a Zero Trust security model
Identity Management(2 features)
Manage all identities and access to applications in a central location, whether in cloud or on-premises
Support for hybrid identity management across on-premises and cloud environments
Reporting(2 features)
Advanced security and usage reports for better visibility and control
Comprehensive event logging and reporting capabilities for audit and compliance
Threat Detection(2 features)
Block identity takeover with risk-based access policies and detections using advanced machine learning
Adaptive risk-based access controls and detections to block identity compromise
User Management(2 features)
Empower workforce to securely manage their accounts and access requests
User-friendly self-service portals for employees to manage their accounts
AI(1 features)
Empower identity teams with Security Copilot to investigate risky users, uncover authentication anomalies, track access changes, and identify policy gaps
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