implementing-conditional-access-policies-azure-ad

# 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 @ref(api-reference.md)