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Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a system for managing permissions and access to Azure resources based on assigned roles. RBAC allows you to define roles with specific permissions and assign them to users, groups, or service principals, ensuring that individuals have the appropriate level of access to resources. Roles can be customized or predefined, and permissions can be granted at different scopes, including subscriptions, resource groups, or individual resources. RBAC helps enforce the principle of least privilege by granting only the necessary permissions needed for users to perform their tasks. By using RBAC, organizations can enhance security, streamline access management, and ensure that resources are accessed and managed in a controlled manner.