Secured Entra Access Using Conditional Access

Access to Microsoft Entra was secured using Conditional Access policies to enforce granular, identity-driven access controls. The same approach used for importing CIS benchmark baseline policies—via PowerShell and Intune management scripts—was applied to streamline the configuration process. These Conditional Access policies were designed to evaluate user and device signals (such as location, device compliance, and risk levels) before granting access to cloud resources.

By leveraging this method, access to Microsoft 365 apps and Entra-integrated services was restricted based on compliance with security policies, ensuring that only trusted users and compliant devices could connect. This significantly reduced the risk of unauthorized access and strengthened the organization’s identity and access management framework.