From the Community: The Threat Lurking in Your Entra Directory by Paul Schnackenburg
The increasing reliance on cloud services and integrated applications has exposed a significant, often ungoverned, security risk lurking within organizational directories, specifically concerning OAuth applications registered in Entra ID. Recent high-profile breaches, such as those impacting Salesloft/Drift and Commvault, underscore the hidden danger posed by compromised OAuth applications.
Entra ID application registrations are often the “invisible infrastructure” that is ignored until a security incident occurs. Bringing this danger “out into the light” and implementing governance processes is crucial for limiting exposure.
Governing the Risk
Effective application governance requires a structured approach and leadership buy-in:
- Restrict end-user consent
- Inventory and prioritize
- Address high-risk apps
- Establish processes and policy
Which of these governance areas gives you the most heartburn?
Any strategies you’ve successfully implemented to gain leadership buy-in and resource allocation to sustain an app governance program?