Azure AD Identity Protection

Azure AD Identity Protection is a tool that helps organizations protect their user identities and mitigate identity-based risks. It leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to detect suspicious activities and provide actionable insights to address potential security threats.
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Core Functionality

  1. Risk Detection: Uses machine learning algorithms to detect suspicious activities and identify potential identity risks such as risky sign-ins and compromised user accounts.
  2. Risk Policies: Allows administrators to define risk-based policies that automatically respond to detected risks, such as requiring multi-factor authentication (MFA) or blocking access until the risk is mitigated.
  3. User Risk: Evaluates the risk level of individual users based on their sign-in behavior, device usage, and other factors. Provides a user risk score to help prioritize mitigation efforts.
  4. Sign-In Risk: Assesses the risk level of each sign-in attempt based on various factors, including location, device, and sign-in pattern. Provides a sign-in risk score to help administrators respond appropriately.
  5. Remediation: Offers automated and manual remediation options to address detected risks, such as password resets, account lockouts, and user notifications.
  6. Reporting and Monitoring: Provides detailed reports and dashboards to monitor identity risks, track policy effectiveness, and gain insights into overall security posture.

Architecture Design Considerations

  • Integration with Conditional Access: Integrate Identity Protection with Azure AD Conditional Access policies to enforce risk-based access controls and enhance overall security.
  • Customization: Customize risk policies to align with organizational security requirements and compliance needs.
  • User Education: Educate users on security best practices and encourage them to follow guidelines to reduce identity-related risks.
  • Continuous Monitoring: Continuously monitor and review risk detection and remediation activities to ensure the effectiveness of Identity Protection.

Pricing

Azure AD Identity Protection is included with Azure AD Premium P2 licenses. For more detailed pricing information, please refer to the Azure AD pricing page.

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Last modified March 28, 2025: refine caf guidelines (eae1633)