Blocking User Access Outside of the United States with Conditional Access in Azure
Blocking User Access Outside of the United States with Conditional Access in Azure
Overview
Developed and deployed a Conditional Access policy using Azure Active Directory to block user access from outside the United States. This solution leverages location-based conditions and multi-factor authentication to enhance security compliance and reduced unauthorized access risks.
Implementation Steps
- Configure Location Condition: Set up named locations in Azure AD to define the United States.
- Create Policy: Use the Azure portal to create a Conditional Access policy targeting all users.
- Apply MFA: Enforce multi-factor authentication for non-US access.
- Test and Deploy: Validate with a test group before full rollout.
Benefits
- Improved security posture.
- Reduced risk of data breaches.
- Compliance with organizational policies.