What can Azure storage managers generate to delegate access to storage objects at a granular level?

Shared Access Signatures (SAS) allow Azure storage managers to grant limited access to storage objects, enabling them to delegate permissions with a granular level of control. With SAS, you can specify details such as the resources accessible, the permissions granted (like read, write, or delete), and the duration of access. This means that a user or service can access only specific items in a storage account for a limited time, enforcing security best practices while still providing the necessary access for applications or users.

This capability is particularly useful in environments where you want to minimize the risk of broader permissions while still enabling functionality. By controlling access at a fine-grained level, organizations can implement a principle of least privilege, ensuring that users and applications only have the necessary permissions to operate effectively.

Other options, while relevant in the context of Azure and security, do not offer this level of fine-grained access delegation specifically for storage objects. Identity and Access Management Credentials, for example, provide broader access controls rather than the specific limits that SAS offers. Resource Locks prevent deletion or modifications to resources but do not manage access permissions. Service Principals are used for application authentication and do provide certain access capabilities, but again, they do not allow for the granularity present with Shared Access