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Say goodbye to managing insecure connection strings in your Azure applications. In this video, Ben Neoh demonstrates how to use Managed Identity to securely connect your app to resources like Azure Key Vault, App Configuration, and SQL Server. Using a simple real-world analogy (keys vs biometrics), Ben explains why connection strings are painful to manage and how Managed Identity simplifies authentication while improving security. You’ll learn the 3 key steps to implement Managed Identity, how to configure it in Azure, and how to update your code using DefaultAzureCredential so your app can authenticate seamlessly without storing secrets. If you’re building secure, scalable Azure applications, this is a must-watch.


00:00 | Introduction
00:40 | The problem with connection strings
01:20 | What is Managed Identity?
02:05 | Step 1: Create a Managed Identity
02:35 | Step 2: Assign roles and permissions
02:55 | Step 3: Attach identity to your app
03:00 | Removing connection strings
04:00 | Updating code with DefaultAzureCredential
04:20 | Final thoughts and benefits


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About the speakers

About the speakers

Ben Neoh

Ben is a Sydney-based consultant at SSW who specialises in Azure cloud architecture, DevOps automation, and Dynamics 365. He has experience helping enterprises modernise legacy systems, migrate workloads to the cloud, and deliver secure, automated platforms that scale with business growth. Known for his pragmatic and outcome-driven approach, Ben bridges the gap between architecture, development, and operations to help organisations achieve faster, safer, and more reliable cloud solutions.

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