Microsoft Entra ID · Identity Governance

Attribute Assignment Reader

Read custom security attribute keys and values for supported Microsoft Entra objects.

Scope: Read-only access to custom security attribute definitions and assignments

Permissions

  • Read attribute sets
  • Read custom security attribute definitions
  • Read attribute values on users
  • Read attribute values on service principals
  • Read attribute values on devices

Common use cases

  • Attribute value verification
  • Reporting on attribute assignments
  • Application attribute lookup
  • Compliance reporting
  • Access decision support

Best practices

  • Use for read-only scenarios
  • Combine with other reader roles as needed
  • Document access requirements

Security considerations

  • Read-only role
  • Attribute values may be sensitive
  • Consider scope of visibility needed

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