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Risk Policies

Configure automated responses to user risk and sign-in risk detected by Microsoft Entra ID Protection.

User Risk Policy

Responds to the cumulative risk level of a user account:

Risk LevelAction
HighRequire password change
MediumRequire MFA
LowNo action (monitor)

Sign-in Risk Policy

Responds to the risk level of individual sign-in attempts:

Risk LevelAction
HighBlock sign-in
MediumRequire MFA
LowAllow with MFA

Risk Detection Types

  • Leaked credentials — Credentials found in breach databases
  • Anonymous IP — Sign-in from anonymous proxy
  • Atypical travel — Impossible travel between locations
  • Malware-linked IP — Sign-in from known malware IP
  • Unfamiliar sign-in — Unusual sign-in properties

API Reference

  • GET /api/security/risk-policies — Get risk policies
  • PUT /api/security/risk-policies — Update risk policies
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