The Great Debate: P2 vs. Entra ID Governance for Guests

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The Great Debate: P2 vs. Entra ID Governance for Guests

Mastering M365 Guest Governance: Microsoft Entra Deep Dive & Licensing Explained

Merill Fernando

Sep 14, 2025

Transcript

Jeremy Conley, Principal Product Manager on the Identity Governance team at Microsoft, demystifies the world of guest access in Microsoft Entra. We discuss the hidden security risks that accumulate as guests are invited into a tenant and the governance challenges this creates.

We also do a deep dive into the different licensing tiers, from P2 to the new Entra ID Governance for Guests license, and explain the recently GA’d , cost-effective MAU-based billing model for guests. Jeremy provides actionable tips for admins to start cleaning up their tenants and implementing a robust governance strategy today.

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About Jeremy Conley

Jeremy Conley is a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, focusing on identity governance. His work is centered on Entitlement Management and the governance of guest and external users within Microsoft Entra, helping customers secure their environments and manage user lifecycles effectively.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-conley-99552379/