Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500)

Which role should you assign to the PIM service principal to resolve authorization errors?

1. Contributor

2. User Access Administrator

3. Managed Application Operator

4. Resource Policy Contributor

The correct answer is: User Access Administrator

Assigning the User Access Administrator role to the PIM (Privileged Identity Management) service principal is crucial for resolving authorization errors because this role is specifically designed to manage access to Azure resources. It allows users to create and manage role assignments and make decisions regarding access permissions at both the user and group levels. When the PIM service principal has the User Access Administrator role, it can effectively modify access rights and rectify any authorization issues that may occur when trying to manage or request privilege escalations in Azure resources. This is especially important in scenarios where PIM is used to ensure that users can only activate their roles when they need them, complying with the principle of least privilege while still maintaining necessary access. Other roles suggested, such as Contributor or Managed Application Operator, do not provide the same level of control over access permissions. Contributors can modify Azure resources but may not manage access roles effectively. Managed Application Operator allows for managing resources and applications but does not grant the permissions needed to administer user access policies. Resource Policy Contributor focuses on defining and managing resource policies rather than user access management, which is the main concern when addressing authorization errors with PIM.