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Microsoft Entra ID: Admin Consent Workflow for Secure Application Permissions
The Admin Consent Workflow in Microsoft Entra ID is a feature designed to manage user consent for enterprise application permissions. It allows administrators to review, approve, or deny permission requests before access is granted. Instead of allowing users to grant extensive permissions directly, the Admin Consent Workflow ensures that only authorized applications can access sensitive data. For instance, an application might request permission to access a user’s profile or read the contents of their mailbox. By introducing this workflow, organizations can effectively enforce the principle of least privilege and reduce the risk of unintentional data exposure.
Enhancing Security with Microsoft Entra Protected Actions and Conditional Access
Microsoft Entra Protected Actions safeguard highly sensitive administrative operations in Microsoft Entra by requiring an additional layer of authentication. When a user attempts to perform such an action, they must first meet the defined policies. For example, specific actions can be restricted to devices that are either Microsoft Entra Joined or Microsoft Entra Hybrid Joined, or may require phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication prior to execution.
Enhance Token Security with Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Intune
When an attacker steals a user’s token after a successful login, they gain the ability to impersonate the user and access protected resources without requiring a re-login. This method is becoming more commonly used to bypass security measures like Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Windows Hello for Business: Enhanced Security with Multi-Factor Unlock
Passwords alone no longer provide sufficient protection against data loss and unauthorized access. This is where Windows Hello for Business comes into play. This modern authentication method from Microsoft enables companies to authenticate their employees more securely using biometric data such as facial recognition or fingerprints, along with additional unlock factors like PIN codes or trusted signals. Furthermore, Windows Hello for Business supports multi-factor unlock, combining several authentication factors to make device access even more secure. This multi-factor unlock offers a significant security advantage by integrating multiple layers of protection, thereby significantly reducing the risk of security breaches.
Temporary Access Pass in Microsoft Entra: what it is and how to use it
A Temporary Access Pass (TAP) is a time-limited passcode that can be configured for single or multiple use. The Temporary Access Pass (TAP) allows the user to securely sign in to the Microsoft Cloud within a defined time period to set up additional authentication methods. These secure authentication methods include passwordless methods such as FIDO2 security keys or the Microsoft Authenticator App. The limited time period for access authorisations makes the Temporary Access Pass (TAP) an indispensable tool for security guidelines and compliance requirements.
Secure Emergency Access: Create and Manage Microsoft Entra Emergency Accounts with YubiKey (FIDO2)
A Microsoft Entra emergency access account, also known as a “Break Glass Account”, is a special account set up for accessing Azure resources in emergency situations. This account typically has higher permissions and is only used when conventional access routes are not available. This could be, for example, a service outage, so that no multi-factor authentication can be performed via a mobile phone. The use of emergency accounts is strictly controlled, monitored, and restricted.