Summary
This guide details the process of generating a JWT token using Microsoft Entra for authenticating API calls to a Qualys application. The document outlines the necessary steps, beginning with the registration of an application in Microsoft Entra (Azure Active Directory) to obtain credentials. It specifies the creation of a client secret or certificate for client authentication and the assignment of API permissions required for accessing third-party services. The guide explains the OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials flow to generate the JWT token, including making a POST request to the Microsoft Entra token endpoint with the appropriate headers and request body. Additionally, it describes how to use the generated JWT token for API calls, emphasizing the importance of managing token expiry and handling errors related to invalid tokens. The document concludes with a summary of the key steps involved in the JWT token generation process.
