admin consent governance

Admin consent governance is a critical security practice for organizations using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). It involves controlling and auditing the permissions granted to third-party OAuth applications and service principals. Without proper governance, attackers can exploit OAuth flows to gain long-lived access to corporate resources like email and files, bypassing traditional authentication controls. Key themes include managing consent requests, monitoring delegated permissions, and enforcing policies to prevent malicious app installations. Effective admin consent governance helps reduce the risk of token theft and unauthorized data access across enterprise tenants.