349 - Back to basics: Managed identities vs. Service Principals vs. App Registrations

In this week's episode, we go back to basics to discuss ways to access resources secured by an Entra tenant. This is the bread and butter of Azure, and it's a good time to revisit these basics to understand why they are more relevant than ever in 2026. Join us in refreshing your knowledge on App Registrations, Service Principals, and Managed Identities!

(00:00) - Intro and catching up.
(03:20) - Show content starts.

Show links
- Application and service principal objects in Microsoft Entra ID
- What are managed identities for Azure resources?
- Managed identities FAQ (system vs user-assigned, no app object)

Creators and Guests

Jussi Roine
Host
Jussi Roine
Bridging the gap between business and security 🛡 Senior Security Architect at Not Bad Security | Microsoft MVP/MCM
Tobias Zimmergren
Host
Tobias Zimmergren
CTO, co-founder at pons.io | Co-host ctrlaltazure.com | Ex-Microsoft, ex-MVP.
349 - Back to basics: Managed identities vs. Service Principals vs. App Registrations
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