Security for IT Professionals

TMH06 Moving To Zero Trust: Entra Private Access for Always On VPN Administrators

11/19/2026

9:30am - 10:45am

Level: Intermediate

Richard Hicks

Founder and Principal Consultant

Hicks Consulting, Inc.

Microsoft Entra Private Access is a compelling identity-based Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution that enhances security and protection for on-premises and cloud-based private resources. This session will discuss the similarities and differences between Always On VPN and Entra Private Access, and cover coexistence and migration strategies for administrators planning to upgrade to this new service.

You will learn:

  • Features and benefits of ZTNA
  • Migration path from Always On VPN to Entra Private Access
  • Maturing to a full zero-trust solution post-migration