Definition
Entra ID attacks refer to malicious activities targeting Microsoft Entra ID, formerly Azure Active Directory, a cloud-based identity and access management service. These attacks exploit vulnerabilities in authentication, authorization, or user credentials to gain unauthorized access to cloud resources and sensitive data. Understanding these threats is crucial for maintaining the security posture of an organization's digital assets and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. For instance, an attacker might use credential stuffing to log into user accounts with compromised passwords obtained from other data breaches. This differs from traditional network attacks as it focuses on the identity layer controlling access to cloud applications and services. Entra ID attack concepts are relevant to cybersecurity certifications like CompTIA Security+ and CySA+.