Microsoft Entra ID · Identity Governance

Attribute Definition Administrator

Define and manage the definition of custom security attributes that can be assigned to supported Microsoft Entra objects.

Scope: Definition and schema management for custom security attributes

Permissions

  • Create attribute sets
  • Define custom security attributes
  • Activate/deactivate attributes
  • Manage attribute definitions
  • Configure attribute properties

Common use cases

  • Custom attribute schema design
  • Security classification attributes
  • Project-based access control attributes
  • Regulatory compliance tagging
  • Data residency classification

Best practices

  • Plan attribute schema carefully
  • Use consistent naming conventions
  • Document attribute purposes
  • Consider attribute lifecycle
  • Coordinate with assignment admins

Security considerations

  • Attributes can drive access decisions
  • Schema changes may impact policies
  • Global Admins cannot see attributes by default
  • Separate from assignment permissions

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