Microsoft, Cloud Security & Vendor Access – Where Should the Line Be Drawn?

A common security challenge in Microsoft cloud environments (Azure, Intune, M365) is managing vendor and partner access. Often, partners request direct tenant access, sometimes even at Global Admin level, under the justification of speeding up engagements.

While Microsoft provides monitoring tools, the fundamental question remains: Should tenant access be granted so easily? Even limited access can introduce risks such as:

?? Data exposure & leakage (Intune policies, Azure configurations, M365 data).

?? Privilege escalation & misconfigurations.

?? Compliance & auditing challenges.

Microsoft, as a leader in cloud security, should actively advocate for stricter access control instead of making broad access seem like a default option. Security should never be compromised for convenience.

What’s your approach when handling third-party access in Microsoft environments? ??

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