Integrating Entra ID OIDC DevOps with Devops Secret Vault

At the end of 2023, Microsoft completed the change of their product name from Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD or ADD) to Microsoft Entra ID (Entra or Entra ID).

Integration between DevOps Secrets Vault and Entra ID OIDC DevOps allows for secure authentication and authorization of users accessing the secrets vault.

Entra ID is Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management service. OIDC is an authentication protocol built on top of OAuth 2.0 that enables secure authentication and authorization of users in modern web applications and APIs.

With the integration, users can authenticate once with their Entra ID credentials and gain access to the DevOps Secrets Vault without needing separate login credentials. This provides a seamless and convenient user experience, eliminating the need for users to remember multiple usernames and passwords. Entra ID OIDC acts as the identity provider, authenticating users and verifying their access rights. DevOps Secrets Vault leverages Entra ID OIDC for user authentication, ensuring that only authorized users can access the vault and its secrets. Entra ID’s robust authentication mechanisms, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), can be used to enhance security.