What’s identity

<aside> 💡 In computing, “identity” is a representation of a person, application, or device

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<aside> 💡 Usually requires a password, a secret key, or a certificate to prove

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Azure Active Directory (Azure AD or AAD)

<aside> 💡 Azure provides an identity management system (Identity as a service).

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<aside> 💡 Azure active directory is not the same as “windows” Active Directory, traditional AD does not work with internet protocols.

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Benefits of Azure AD

• Security ⇒ Reduces development time and easier support.
• Centralized administration ⇒ Single Sign On (SSO) ⇒ Only one user ID and password
• Integration with other Azure services

Difference between Authentication and Authorization

<aside> 💡 Authentication Is a user proving who they are - user id and password.

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<aside> 💡 Authorization is ensuring that a user is permitted to perform an action.

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Conditional Access

<aside> 💡 Allows to treat some access attempts as “routine” and some as “not normal”, using 3 principles: Signal, Decision, and Enforcement.

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