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Update Storing Data Safely blogpost with information about preferred authentication methods for accessing data on Azure Storage

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Least preferred: Key
Next preferred: SAS token (e.g. in this file)
Most preferred: OAuth/EntraID (in Python: DefaultAzureCredential() ) {su.azure}

Also: consider if Azure is the right place for the data in the first place!

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Locate the “Storing Data Safely” blogpost in the repository and review the linked update_secrets.ps1 example and su.azure reference. Update the post to explain the preferred order of Key, SAS token, and OAuth/EntraID authentication, including DefaultAzureCredential(), and address whether Azure is appropriate for the data.

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Assessment

Tech stack
azure, python
Domain
cloud, documentation, security
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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