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Microsoft Entra Verified ID Services by Fortytwo

Fortytwo is a Microsoft partner specializing in Microsoft Entra Verified ID implementation and consulting services. We help organizations design, implement, and optimize their verifiable credentials infrastructure—transforming how they establish trust, verify identities, and streamline secure access.

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What is Microsoft Entra Verified ID?

Microsoft Entra Verified ID is a cloud-native platform for issuing, storing, and verifying Verifiable Credentials (VCs) backed by Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs). Built on open standards including W3C DID, Verifiable Credentials, OpenID Connect, and JWT, it delivers interoperability with other wallets, issuers, and verifiers—ensuring you're not locked into a single vendor or ecosystem.

Why Verified ID Matters

In a world where trust is the new currency, identity is your exchange rate. Whether you're onboarding employees, authenticating customers, or granting access to sensitive systems, identity proofing must be fast, secure, and privacy-preserving. Microsoft Entra Verified ID delivers exactly that: a decentralized, standards-based way to issue, hold, and verify digital credentials that users control—and organizations can rely on.

Key Advantages

Versatile Trust Systems
Verified ID supports leading DID methods—did:ion (built on Bitcoin anchoring) and did:web (PKI-backed)—giving architects freedom to align cryptographic trust with their risk profiles and regulatory environments.

Designed for Azure, Built for Interoperability
Works seamlessly with the broader Azure ecosystem, including Entitlement Management and passwordless authentication patterns, while remaining standards-based so credentials can be used beyond Microsoft boundaries.

User-Controlled and Portable
Users can export credentials and protect them with a recovery phrase, storing them wherever they choose. If a device is replaced, the user doesn't lose their identity—privacy by design and portability in practice.

Developer-First Integration
Because Issuer and Verifier are API services, you can integrate Verified ID into web or mobile apps, use QR flows for issuance and presentation, and orchestrate everything through CI/CD like any modern service.

Business Benefits

Organizations implementing Microsoft Entra Verified ID realize tangible benefits:

Enhanced Security Posture

Reduce phishing, account takeover, and unauthorized access by moving from static secrets to cryptographic credentials with optional biometric verification.

Streamlined Processes

Automate verification and onboarding workflows, eliminating manual document collection and error-prone checks.

Better User Experience

Fast, reusable, privacy-preserving credentials that just work—no paper, fewer passwords, less friction.

Quantifiable Impact

Benefit Traditional Approach With Verified ID
Time to Production 3-6 months 6-8 weeks
Onboarding Time Hours to days Minutes
Security Risk High (passwords, phishing) Low (cryptographic proof)
User Friction Document submission, re-verification One-time credential, reusable
Privacy Centralized data storage User-controlled, selective disclosure

Cross-Industry Use Cases

Recruitment & Onboarding

Digital CV & Background Checks
Candidates present degree and background credentials issued by universities and third-party verifiers.

Remote Identity Proofing
Biometric matching combined with credential issuance enables seamless day-one access.

Outcome: Faster hiring, reduced fraud, streamlined onboarding.

Workplace Access

Passwordless Login
Cryptographic credentials with role/clearance assertions for restricted areas and systems.

Outcome: Stronger physical and logical access controls without badge and password sprawl.

Helpdesk Verification

Secure Caller Verification
Verified ID combined with biometrics before sensitive actions like password resets or MFA changes.

Outcome: Material reduction in social engineering risk.

Temporary & External Access

Contractors and Suppliers
Pre-issued verifiable credentials grant time-bound access to collaboration spaces and tools—no username or password needed.

Outcome: Enhanced security and speed for high-churn, multi-organization workflows.

Training & Credentials

Portable Qualifications
External training providers issue qualifications as VCs. Employees share proofs with HR; HR integrates them into competency systems.

Outcome: Reusable, portable qualifications and simplified compliance evidence.

Industry Applications

Financial Services

  • KYC/AML workflows
  • Account recovery backed by verified credentials
  • Credit scores as verifiable credentials
  • Proof of funds and payment verification

Government & Public Sector

  • Citizen identity cards
  • Digital signatures
  • Residency and entitlement verification
  • E-visas and civil documents

Healthcare & Life Sciences

  • Patient and clinician identity
  • Foreign qualification verification
  • Digital prescriptions and referrals
  • Records exchange across providers

Manufacturing

  • Zone-based access control
  • Supplier onboarding
  • Temporary worker qualifications
  • Secure account recovery flows

Retail

  • Age verification with minimal PII
  • Loyalty programs
  • High-trust transactions (car sales, rentals, event tickets)

Nonprofit

  • Beneficiary identity verification
  • Volunteer vetting
  • Decentralized data for safety in hostile environments
  • Guest access without vulnerable central databases

How It Works

Architecture Overview

Microsoft Entra Verified ID operates through three key components:

Issuance Flow 1. Web application collects or derives user attributes 2. Verified ID API creates issuance request 3. User scans QR code with their digital wallet (e.g., Microsoft Authenticator) 4. API signs and delivers verifiable credential to the wallet

Verification Flow 1. Web application requests proof of specific credentials 2. Wallet presents verifiable credential 3. API resolves issuer DID and validates cryptographic signature 4. Verified data returned to consuming services

Trust Systems - did:ion: Fully decentralized anchoring on Bitcoin blockchain - did:web: PKI-aligned trust for enterprise scenarios - Both methods supported for flexibility in deployment

Our Services

Consulting & Advisory

Strategy & Planning
Define your verifiable credentials use cases and implementation roadmap aligned with business objectives.

Architecture Design
Design secure, scalable Verified ID solutions tailored to your organization's technical environment and security requirements.

Use Case Assessment
Evaluate and prioritize credential scenarios for maximum business value and ROI.

Compliance Guidance
Navigate regulatory requirements, data privacy considerations, and industry-specific mandates.

Implementation Services

Microsoft Entra Verified ID Setup
Configure and deploy Verified ID in your Microsoft Entra tenant with best practices.

Credential Definition Design
Create custom credential schemas aligned with your business needs and data governance policies.

Application Integration
Integrate Verified ID issuance and verification capabilities into your web and mobile applications.

Security Configuration
Implement security best practices, conditional access policies, and compliance controls.

Technical Enablement

Developer Training
Hands-on workshops for your development teams covering API integration, wallet flows, and troubleshooting.

Integration Support
Technical guidance during implementation phases with code reviews and architecture validation.

Best Practices
Share proven patterns and approaches from real-world deployments across industries.

Troubleshooting & Optimization
Expert assistance resolving technical challenges and optimizing performance.

Credential Scenarios We Support

Employee Credentials

Digital employee credentials for secure access and verification.

Typical Claims: - Employee ID, Display Name, Email - Department, Job Title, Location - Employment status and dates - Role and clearance levels

Common Use Cases: - System access and authentication - Cross-organizational collaboration - Temporary worker verification - Onboarding and offboarding workflows

ID Token Credentials

Leverage existing Entra ID identities for credential issuance.

Use Cases: - Internal enterprise applications - Partner access scenarios - Federated identity workflows - Passwordless authentication

Custom Credentials

Design credentials specific to your organization's unique requirements.

Examples: - Training certifications and qualifications - Access privileges and clearances - Membership credentials - Professional licenses - Project-specific access tokens

Implementation Approach: 6-Week Quick-Start

Week 1 – Planning & Analysis

  • Requirements gathering and use case workshops
  • Current state assessment and gap analysis
  • Architecture design and integration planning
  • Security and compliance review

Weeks 2-3 – Service Enablement

  • Enable Microsoft Entra Verified ID in your tenant
  • Configure issuance and verification flows
  • Set up credential definitions and schemas
  • Admin configuration and access policies
  • Test environment provisioning

Weeks 4-5 – Integration & Development

  • Connect Verified ID APIs to your applications
  • Implement user journeys and workflows
  • Configure webhook endpoints for events
  • Develop custom policies and rules
  • Integration testing and validation

Week 6 – Testing, Deployment & Documentation

  • End-to-end testing across scenarios
  • Production deployment and go-live
  • User acceptance testing
  • Team training and knowledge transfer
  • Documentation handover

Key Outcomes: - Improved security posture - Streamlined processes - Enhanced user experience - Measurable ROI and business value

Why Work With Fortytwo

Microsoft Certified Partner
Deep expertise in Microsoft identity solutions with proven track record in Entra ID ecosystem.

Proven Experience
Successful Verified ID implementations across multiple industries and use cases.

End-to-End Support
From initial strategy through deployment, optimization, and ongoing enhancement.

Best Practices
Apply lessons learned from real-world customer engagements to accelerate your success.

Local Expertise
Understanding of regional requirements, regulations, and compliance frameworks.

Standards-Based Approach
Focus on open standards and interoperability to future-proof your investment.

Get Started

Ready to explore Microsoft Entra Verified ID for your organization? Contact our team to discuss your requirements and learn how we can help transform your trust and identity infrastructure.

Contact: verified-id@fortytwo.io

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