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Modern 42 identity architecture advisory team planning enterprise IAM strategy
Advisory & Strategy

Identity architectures designed for production, not whiteboards.

We provide architecture advisory for Microsoft Entra ID, BeyondTrust, and Azure identity platforms. We design and review architectures that reflect the complexity of real enterprise environments.

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Scope of advisory

What we advise on

Architecture advisory across the Microsoft identity and privilege stack.

01

Microsoft Entra ID design

Hybrid identity, Conditional Access architecture, Privileged Identity Management, identity governance design, and multi-tenant configurations.
02

BeyondTrust architecture

Password Safe, EPM, and Privileged Remote Access deployment design and topology planning.
03

Azure landing zone identity

Management group hierarchy, RBAC design, workload identity, and managed identity patterns.
04

Identity federation

SAML, OIDC, and WS-Federation integration patterns for internal and external applications.
05

Multi-tenant architecture

B2B collaboration, Entra External ID, cross-tenant access, and partner identity patterns.
06

Migration architecture

Technical design for Active Directory to Entra migrations, MIM decommissions, and ADFS removal.
07

Hybrid identity architecture

On-premises Active Directory and Entra ID coexistence, Entra Connect topology, password hash sync, pass-through authentication, and staged cloud migration patterns.
08

Customer identity (CIAM)

Entra External ID architecture for customer-facing applications, self-service registration, progressive profiling, and closed community access patterns.
09

Authentication strategy

Phishing-resistant MFA, passwordless and FIDO2 rollout, Windows Hello for Business, certificate-based authentication, and authentication methods policy design.
10

IAM / PAM threat detection

Entra ID Protection risk policies, BeyondTrust threat analytics, identity signal integration with Microsoft Sentinel, and detection patterns for privileged session abuse.
Engagement types

Design review or ground-up design

Two engagement models depending on where you are in the process.

Timeline
Design review
1-2 weeks
Ground-up design
4-8 weeks
Starting point
Design review
Your existing architecture or draft design
Ground-up design
Requirements brief and business objectives
Access required
Design review
Read-only access to your environment
Ground-up design
Requirements documentation and stakeholder workshops
Primary deliverable
Design review
Findings report with risk-ranked observations and remediation recommendations
Ground-up design
Full architecture specification with design rationale
Best for
Design review
Validating an existing design or getting a second opinion
Ground-up design
New platforms, major migrations, or greenfield deployments
Our approach

What sets our architecture work apart

Architecture advisory grounded in delivery experience, not academic frameworks.

Production-tested patterns

We do not design in theory. Every architecture recommendation comes from patterns we have deployed in live environments across government, financial services, and enterprise.

Vendor-aware, not vendor-locked

We assess architectures objectively. If a different platform or approach is the right answer, we say so. Our recommendations follow the requirements, not a sales target.

Complete documentation

Written architecture artefacts that your team can execute against, not slide decks that collect dust. Every decision is documented with its rationale and trade-offs.
Modern 42 architects in a strategy session planning enterprise identity architecture
Industry Research30+

combined years of architecture experience across Microsoft identity, BeyondTrust, and enterprise security platforms

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Deliverables

From architecture to delivery.

Every engagement produces written architecture artefacts that you own completely. Design documents, configuration standards, and implementation guides your team can execute against independently. We document every decision with its rationale and trade-offs so nothing is left to interpretation.

When you are ready to move from design to delivery, our engineering team builds what we architect. The same people who understand the design decisions are available to implement them in your environment. Explore our engineering services

Discuss your architecture
Engineers collaborating on identity architecture
  • Written architecture design document
  • Design rationale and trade-off analysis (why we recommended this, what we considered and rejected)
  • Phased implementation recommendations
  • Configuration reference guides and standards
  • Risk register for identified architecture risks
  • Alignment mapping to NIST, Essential 8, ISM, and SOCI frameworks
Case Studies

See the work delivered

Comparable engagements we have delivered. Client names are withheld; the work is not.

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Financial Services01

Defining the Digital Identity Blueprint for a Major Australian Bank

A well-established Australian community bank undergoing a significant digital transformation engaged Modern 42 to architect its future-state identity capability, ensuring its digital ecosystem could securely serve customers, employees and partners.

7 strategy artefactsCIAM reference architectureAPRA CPS 234 aligned
Federal Government02

Transforming Identity and Cyber Capability for a Federal Government Department

A large Australian Government department partnered with Modern 42 to overhaul its identity infrastructure and strengthen its cyber security posture.

Multi-year partnershipLegacy MIM replacedASD ISM aligned
Financial Services03

Comprehensive Entra Security Review and Ongoing Partnership with a Global Financial Services Group

A global financial services group operating across multiple international markets engaged Modern 42 for an independent security review of its Microsoft Entra environment. What began as a focused assessment has since evolved into a strategic, ongoing partnership.

Entra ID + M365 assessedCA framework deliveredOngoing blended team
FAQ

Common questions

Do you need access to our environment?
For a design review, yes. Read-only access helps us understand the actual configuration rather than working from documentation alone. For a ground-up design, we work from a requirements brief and your existing documentation.
Do you produce architecture documentation we own?
Yes. All deliverables are transferred to you fully. We retain no rights to the documentation.
Can you review a design from another firm?
Yes. We regularly provide second-opinion reviews for architectures developed by other consultants or vendors.
What certifications do your architects hold?
Our architects hold Microsoft Azure and Security certifications (AZ-500, SC-300, SC-400) and BeyondTrust product certifications.
Do you bring existing IP to the table?
Yes, where appropriate. We have established architecture patterns, templates, and reference designs. We do not like to reinvent the wheel and our pricing reflects that. If we have a proven starting point that fits your requirements, we will use it.

Let’s talk about your identity challenges

No pitch decks. No pressure. Just a straightforward conversation about where you are, where you need to be, and how we can help you get there.

  • Understand your current identity posture
  • Identify quick wins and critical gaps
  • Get actionable recommendations, no strings attached

Free 30 min discussion

No commitment required

Book a time that works for you. We’ll come prepared with initial observations about your industry and common identity challenges.

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