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B2C IEF Keyset Administrator

Manages policy keys and secrets used for token encryption, token signing, and claim encryption/decryption in Azure AD B2C.

Scope: Full control over B2C Identity Experience Framework keysets and secrets

Permissions

  • Create and manage policy keys
  • Manage encryption secrets
  • Add keys to key containers
  • View complete secret details
  • Manage token signing keys

Common use cases

  • Token signing key rotation
  • Encryption key management
  • Secret rollover operations
  • Policy key configuration
  • SAML certificate management

Best practices

  • Rotate keys regularly
  • Document key purposes
  • Plan key rollovers carefully
  • Monitor key expiration
  • Use separate keys for different purposes

Security considerations

  • PRIVILEGED: Access to all encryption secrets
  • Can view secret values after creation
  • Key access enables token forgery
  • Should be tightly controlled

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