Microsoft Entra Secrets Detection: Catch Exposed Credentials Before They Cause Damage

Secrets hide in code until they don’t. One breach, one leaked key, and the damage is instant. Microsoft Entra Secrets Detection is built to find those risks before they become headlines.

This capability scans your repositories and environments for exposed credentials linked to Microsoft Entra ID. It detects API keys, passwords, connection strings, and certificates embedded where they shouldn’t be. By identifying them early, you cut the attack surface and reduce the window for malicious access.

When integrated into your CI/CD pipeline, Microsoft Entra Secrets Detection acts as a real-time safeguard. Every commit is scanned. Every merge request is checked. Alerts fire when a secret is discovered, giving you the choice to remove it, rotate it, or lock it down.

Configuration is straightforward. Connect your source control system—GitHub, Azure DevOps, or others—to the detection service. Set permissions so the scan engine can read code, check commit history, and flag any match against known secret patterns. The results are shown in a clear report with root cause details and remediation steps.

Microsoft Entra Secrets Detection works well alongside broader identity and access controls in Entra ID. It doesn’t replace role-based access or conditional policies, but it complements them by focusing on practical code hygiene. Remove secrets from code, store them in secure vaults, and limit the places they exist.

Speed matters here. The faster you spot a leaked secret, the faster you can respond, rotate, and protect your systems. Automated detection turns what used to be manual code review into a constant watchtower over your repositories.

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