WEBINAR: Practical Applications of Conditional Access
Thursday, September 26th, 2024
During this cybersecurity webinar, Partner Dave Hammarberg and IT Director Dustin Kinn provided an in-depth exploration of Conditional Access, along with its role in enhancing modern cybersecurity. Attendees started with a broad overview of cybersecurity challenges, including ransomware and unauthorized access, and were introduced to Conditional Access, its core principles, and how it differs from traditional access control. The session covered the fundamentals of Conditional Access, including its relationship with Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and device management, as well as touch on Zero Trust principles. Practical applications were discussed, including policy creation and enforcement within Microsoft Azure, integration with existing applications, and how to test and adjust these policies effectively. The webinar concluded with a discussion on the benefits, complexity, and best practices associated with Conditional Access, emphasizing the balance between security and usability.
Attendees of this McKonly & Asbury Webinar gained insight on the following:
- Understanding of Conditional Access: learn what conditional access is, and how it differs from traditional access controls
- Policy Implementation and Management: how to create and enforce Conditional Access policies in Azure, including location-based, device-based, and risk-based policies
- Best Practices for Security and Usability: best practices for maintaining security, while ensuring a smooth user experience, including regular policy reviews, training, and effective monitoring
You can download a copy of the slides here.
This free, one-hour webinar took place on Thursday, September 26 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. One “Specialized Knowledge” CPE credit was available for this webinar. The level for this webinar was intermediate and a general knowledge of IT security and associated policies was required. This program was a live webinar which offered the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the presenters.