Securing identity: Exploring application types and authentication flows

Building on the foundations laid out in an earlier blog post on IAM basics, this blog post dives into the world of application types and authentication flows.
Prepare now for the impact of multifactor authentication on code using Microsoft Authentication Library (MSAL).
Building on the foundations laid out in an earlier blog post on IAM basics, this blog post dives into the world of application types and authentication flows.
Announcing the public preview of an improved configuration experience when using Microsoft Entra External ID with Azure App Service, simplifying authentication and authorization for external-facing apps so you can focus on your application's core features.
Explore the differences between authentication and authorization and when to choose a coupled or decoupled AuthN and AuthZ using Microsoft Entra External ID and Cerbos, in part one of our three-part series.
Introducing the public preview of Native Authentication for Microsoft Entra External ID, a feature that allows you to design and control the sign-in experience within your mobile apps. We compare browser-delegated authentication to native authentication which enables you to create customized, visually cohesive login screens that enhance user experi...
Discover the new Microsoft Entra External ID extension for Visual Studio Code, designed to streamline CIAM integration within your development workflow. Learn how this extension offers a seamless experience for configuring External ID applications directly in VS Code.
Explore the essentials of identity and access management (IAM) in our latest blog post, covering key concepts, digital identity, authentication and authorization, the role of identity providers, and more.
As the Microsoft Ignite conference gets underway, we announce the public preview of a new set of custom extension points for Microsoft Entra External ID.
This blog post outlines the importance of smooth and brand-aligned login processes for customer satisfaction and loyalty. We invite you to take an early look at work we're doing to help you make your mobile app login journeys more user-friendly and in line with your brand's identity.
In the run-up to Microsoft Ignite, we look at a new feature, released to public preview, that informs strategy and bolsters decision-making for a more intuitive and informed development process.
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