Azure Entra ID - Workload Identity Protection Flashcards
What is Azure Entra ID Workload Identity Protection?
Microsoft Entra ID Workload Identity Protection is a feature within Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) designed to enhance the security of non-human identities, such as applications, services, and scripts. These identities, known as workload identities, often have unique security challenges, including the inability to perform multifactor authentication and the necessity to store credentials securely. This makes them susceptible to compromise.
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To address these challenges, Microsoft Entra ID Workload Identity Protection offers the following capabilities:
Risk Detection: Identifies suspicious activities associated with workload identities, such as anomalous sign-ins, leaked credentials, and unauthorized configuration changes.
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Risk-Based Conditional Access: Allows organizations to enforce access controls based on detected risk levels, enabling automated responses like blocking access when a workload identity is deemed compromised.
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Lifecycle Management: Provides insights into the activities and status of workload identities, facilitating the implementation of least privilege access and regular access reviews.
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By integrating these features, Microsoft Entra ID Workload Identity Protection helps organizations secure their applications and services, ensuring that only authorized workload identities have access to critical resources.