(Unit 4 of 8) Azure Conditional Access

Question 1

What is Azure conditional access?

Answer 1

Conditional Access is a tool that Azure Active Directory uses to allow (or deny) access to resources based on identity signals.

Question 2

What are some of the signals used to allow or deny access to resources?

Answer 2

1. who the user is
2. where the user is
3. what device the user is requesting access from

Question 3

Explain the benifit of C.A regarding IT Admin

Answer 3

1. Empower users to be productive wherever and whenever.
2. Protect the organization’s assets.

Question 4

Explain with the aid of a diagram, the sign in process using Conditional Access.

Answer 4

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/wwl-azure/describe-azure-identity-access-security/media/conditional-access-9bd268b8.png

1. SIGNAL - Users location, device or app being accessed
2. DECISION - Based on users location. If unusual, then may ask for 2FA or BLOCK
3. ENFORCE - Allow access or ask for 2FA