learn.microsoft.com New OAuth Flows for Microsoft Entra Agents Introduced
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- •Microsoft introduced new OAuth flows for agent identities in Entra.
- •The On Behalf Of flow allows agents to act on behalf of users with delegated permissions.
- •Autonomous app OAuth flow enables agent identities to operate without user context.
Microsoft has published new documentation regarding OAuth flows for agent identities within the Microsoft Entra framework. The 'On Behalf Of' (OBO) flow allows agent identities to operate with delegated permissions on behalf of users, while the autonomous app OAuth flow enables app-only operations without user context. These changes aim to enhance security and streamline identity management for administrators. The articles emphasize the importance of proper permissions and monitoring when creating agent identities. There are no reported vulnerabilities or exploits associated with these new flows as of now.
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What are the new OAuth flows introduced?
Microsoft introduced 'On Behalf Of' and autonomous app OAuth flows for agent identities.
How do these flows enhance security?
They allow for better permission management and monitoring of agent identities within Microsoft Entra.
Are there any vulnerabilities reported with these new flows?
No vulnerabilities or exploits have been reported with the new OAuth flows as of now.
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