Microsoft Entra Secure API Access Proxy: The Identity-Driven Gate for API Security

Microsoft Entra Secure API Access Proxy delivers that gate. It sits between clients and your backend, authenticating, validating, and authorizing requests before they reach your code. No bypass. No blind spots. Every call runs through the same security layer.

The core of Entra Secure API Access Proxy is identity-based access control. Using Entra ID, it binds every request to a verified identity, whether human or service principal. Tokens are checked against configured policies in real time. This stops anonymous traffic cold and blocks compromised tokens when revoked.

It supports conditional access rules. You can require multi-factor authentication, restrict by network location, or enforce device compliance. These policies apply uniformly to REST, GraphQL, and other API patterns, reducing complexity while increasing security posture.

Integration is straightforward. Configure the proxy in Azure, define the protected API routes, and set your Entra app registrations. The proxy handles OAuth 2.0 flows, JWT validation, and forwarding of permitted requests to your backend. Logs and metrics pipe into Azure Monitor, giving full visibility into usage and threats.

Performance is built in. The proxy caches validated tokens for short durations to cut latency, while maintaining policy enforcement. Horizontal scaling across Azure regions ensures API availability even under heavy load or during DDoS events.

The Entra Secure API Access Proxy is not just an enhancement—it is the authoritative checkpoint for API security. It reduces the risk of leaked keys, anonymous calls, and outdated access models, replacing them with centralized, identity-driven enforcement.

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