Risk-based policies and user impact
Overview
Entra ID Protection risky sign-ins can block or require password change—tune to avoid helpdesk meltdown.
Policy design
Start with medium+ users only requiring MFA override; avoid immediate block until noise understood.
User experience
Clear My Sign-ins and helpdesk macro explaining travel/VPN false positives.
Integration
Feed risky users into SOC review when repeated impossible travel from corporate assets (possible token theft).
Review
Monthly false positive rate goal <5% of risky events after tuning.
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