---
name: implementing-conditional-access-policies-azure-ad
description: Configure Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Conditional Access policies for zero trust access control. Covers signal-based policy design, device compliance requirements, risk-based authentication, named l
domain: cybersecurity
subdomain: identity-access-management
tags: [iam, identity, access-control, azure-ad, entra-id, conditional-access, zero-trust]
version: "1.0"
author: mahipal
license: Apache-2.0
---
# Implementing Conditional Access Policies in Azure AD

## Overview
Configure Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Conditional Access policies for zero trust access control. Covers signal-based policy design, device compliance requirements, risk-based authentication, named locations, session controls, and integration with NIST SP 1800-35 zero trust architecture.

## Objectives
- Implement comprehensive implementing conditional access policies in azure ad capability
- Establish automated discovery and monitoring processes
- Integrate with enterprise IAM and security tools
- Generate compliance-ready documentation and reports
- Align with NIST 800-53 access control requirements

## Security Controls
| Control | NIST 800-53 | Description |
|---------|-------------|-------------|
| Account Management | AC-2 | Lifecycle management |
| Access Enforcement | AC-3 | Policy-based access control |
| Least Privilege | AC-6 | Minimum necessary permissions |
| Audit Logging | AU-3 | Authentication and access events |
| Identification | IA-2 | User and service identification |

## Verification
- [ ] Implementation tested in non-production environment
- [ ] Security policies configured and enforced
- [ ] Audit logging enabled and forwarding to SIEM
- [ ] Documentation and runbooks complete
- [ ] Compliance evidence generated
