Authentication vs Authorization in Azure Active Directory
Aspect | Authentication | Authorization |
---|---|---|
Definition | Verifies the identity of users or applications accessing resources. | Determines what resources or actions a user or application can access after authentication. |
Process | Involves verifying user credentials or other authentication methods to grant access. | Occurs after authentication and involves assigning roles, permissions, or access controls. |
Examples | Username/password, Multi-factor authentication (MFA), OAuth tokens. | Assigning users to specific roles (e.g., Admin, User), granting permissions to applications. |
Key Components | Authentication methods, tokens (ID tokens, access tokens), Identity providers. | Roles, group memberships, application permissions, conditional access policies. |
Security Importance | Ensures only legitimate users or applications access resources. | Controls access to resources based on user roles, permissions, and organizational policies. |
How to use Azure Active Directory to Manage User Authentication and Authorization?
Microsoft is currently replacing the cloud-based identity and access management service Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) with Microsoft Entra ID. It is an element of the Identity as a Service (IDaaS) class and serves as a refuge for user profiles, both individual and public. An extensive overview of Azure AD’s features, benefits features, and fundamental ideas is provided in this article. By referring to this article, you will know how user authentication utilizes the Azure Active Directory.
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