Describe Azure identity, access, and security
Describe Azure conditional access

Describe Azure conditional access

Allows to deny or accept access to resources. This is based on who the use ris, where the user is and what device is used;

As MS says, it helps IT administrators to

  • Empower users to work from anywhere
  • Protect data and applications

I can also set it up, that when I am in the office, it should not ask for MFA, but when I am outside the office, it should ask for MFA.

Flowpicture from MS Conditional Access

When can it be used?

  1. MFA is required: When I am outside the office or Admin require MFA, normal users not
  2. Require access to services inly through approved client applications
  3. Require the usage of managed devices -> You have to use the company provided laptop to be able to access the resources
  4. Blocking of untrusted soruces -> unknown or unexpected locations