A township network engineer assumes Conditional Access is simply another perimeter firewall rule set. What is the more accurate description for Microsoft 365?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
A firewall watches network ports; Conditional Access watches who is signing in, from what device, and under what conditions. Same goal of control, different layer. Think identity decisions for apps, not only packet filters.
Full Explanation
Conditional Access evaluates identity, device, and session signals to allow, block, or strengthen access to cloud apps. That is distinct from classic network firewall packet filtering at the perimeter. It is not a Word add-in and does not replace Exchange mailboxes.