Azure Active Directory for Secure Application Development: Use modern authentication techniques to secure applications in Azure
Zaal, Sjoukje
Synopsis "Azure Active Directory for Secure Application Development: Use modern authentication techniques to secure applications in Azure"
Develop secure applications using different features of Azure Active Directory along with modern authentication techniques and protocolsKey Features: Confidently secure your Azure applications using the tools offered by Azure ADGet to grips with the most modern and effective authorization and authentication protocolsUnlock the potential of Azure AD's most advanced features including Microsoft Graph and Azure AD B2CBook Description: Azure Active Directory for Secure Application Development is your one-stop shop for learning how to develop secure applications using modern authentication techniques with Microsoft Azure AD. Whether you're working with single-tenant, multi-tenant, or line-of-business applications, this book contains everything you need to secure them.The book wastes no time in diving into the practicalities of Azure AD. Right from the start, you'll be setting up tenants, adding users, and registering your first application in Azure AD. The balance between grasping and applying theory is maintained as you move from the intermediate to the advanced: from the basics of OAuth to getting your hands dirty with building applications and registering them in Azure AD. Want to pin down the Microsoft Graph, Azure AD B2C, or authentication protocol best practices? We've got you covered. The full range of Azure AD functionality from a developer perspective is here for you to explore with confidence.By the end of this secure app development book, you'll have developed the skill set that so many organizations are clamoring for. Security is mission-critical, and after reading this book, you will be too.What You Will Learn: Get an overview of Azure AD and set up your Azure AD instanceMaster application configuration and the use of service principalsUnderstand new authentication protocolsExplore the Microsoft Identity librariesUse OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, and MSAL to make sign-in fully secureBuild a custom app that leverages the Microsoft Graph APIDeploy Azure AD B2C to meet your security requirementsCreate user flows and policies in Azure AD B2CWho this book is for: If you are a developer or architect who has basic knowledge of Azure Active Directory and are looking to gain expertise in the application security domain, this is the book for you. Basic Azure knowledge and experience in building web applications and web APIs in C# will help you get the most out of this book.
