← cd ~/compare
// compare · graph permissions
AuditLog.Read.All vs Directory.Read.All
Two Microsoft Graph permissions that are easy to mix up, side by side.
In short: Pick the one that grants the least access and still covers what your app does. Compare the descriptions above, and check whether a delegated permission would do: it can never do more than the signed-in user.
| AuditLog.Read.All | Directory.Read.All | |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Read all audit log data Allows the app to read and query your audit log activities, without a signed-in user. Always needs admin consent · Medium risk | Read directory data Allows the app to read data in your organization's directory, such as users, groups and apps, without a signed-in user. Always needs admin consent · Medium risk |
| Delegated | Read audit log data Allows the app to read and query your audit log activities, on behalf of the signed-in user. Needs admin consent · Low risk | Read directory data Allows the app to read data in your organization's directory, such as users, groups and apps. Needs admin consent · Low risk |