Securing Developer Tools with Authentication Brokers

Introduction to Authentication Brokers: Authentication brokers like WAM (Web Account Manager) manage authentication handshakes and token maintenance for connected accounts, streamlining the sign-in process for users across multiple applications.

Token Protection: Authentication brokers ensure that refresh tokens are protected and inaccessible to client applications, enhancing security measures for credential storage and preventing token misuse outside the issuing device.

Integration with Development Tools: Updates to Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, and Azure Identity and MSAL libraries enable seamless integration with authentication brokers like WAM, enhancing security within development environments.

Feedback and Support: For troubleshooting WAM-based authentication issues, users can refer to Microsoft Entra authentication error codes and Errors associated with Web Account Manager (WAM) articles. Additional support related to identity or account management can be sought through the Microsoft Support Community or designated support contacts for organizational support contracts.