Azure AD JIT Provisioning: How Just-in-Time User Creation Works

Orchid Security's Identity Gap 2026 Snapshot highlights that 40% of accounts remain orphaned, largely due to just-in-time (JIT) provisioning, which creates user accounts instantly on first login via Microsoft Entra ID's SAML assertion but lacks automatic deprovisioning capabilities. This gap arises because JIT provisioning only triggers during user authentication and does not address account removal when employees leave, contributing to security vulnerabilities. SCIM provisioning complements JIT by managing the entire account lifecycle, including deprovisioning through REST API calls initiated by directory changes in Entra ID. Most enterprises combine JIT for rapid onboarding with SCIM for accurate lifecycle management, ensuring accounts are both promptly created and appropriately deactivated. SSOJet exemplifies this integration by using JIT for initial account creation and SCIM for ongoing account management, operating on a consistent identity key to prevent orphaned accounts and enhance security.

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