Definition
OAuth is an authorization framework that allows applications to obtain limited access to user resources with consent, without sharing passwords.
Why it matters for business
An authorization framework used by apps to access resources with consent. Identity and Microsoft 365 decisions often turn on understanding this term clearly.
Example in an SMB context
A growing firm might encounter OAuth while hardening Entra ID, reviewing Secure Score, or rolling out stronger MFA for administrators.
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