Understanding Delegated Permissions: Enhancing Security and Flexibility in Azure

Delegated permissions are an important aspect of modern web applications and APIs, particularly in the context of cloud services like Microsoft Azure. Delegated permissions allow applications and services to access user resources and data without requiring the user to share their login credentials or grant full access to their accounts. In this blog post, we will explore how delegated permissions work in Azure and why they are important for cloud security.

First, let’s define what we mean by “delegated permissions” in Azure. Delegated permissions are a way for an application to access a user’s Azure resources on their behalf. This can include accessing data stored in Azure, managing resources like virtual machines or storage accounts, or performing other actions that require Azure API access. When a user grants delegated permissions to an application, they are effectively giving the application permission to act on their behalf, but only within the specific scope of the permissions granted.

So why are delegated permissions important? There are a few key reasons. First, delegated permissions help to improve the security of cloud services like Azure. By using delegated permissions, users can avoid sharing their login credentials with third-party applications, which can reduce the risk…