Can Azure AD Identity Protection invoke Multi-Factor Authentication based on a user's risk level?

Azure AD Identity Protection can indeed invoke Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) based on a user's risk level. This feature is part of Azure AD's conditional access policies, which evaluate the risk associated with a user sign-in attempt.

When a user's sign-in is assessed and determined to be of a high risk, Azure AD can automatically trigger MFA requirements to help ensure that the person attempting to access resources is indeed the legitimate user. This proactive approach significantly enhances security by adding an additional verification step for users deemed to be at risk.

The ability to adjust security measures based on real-time assessments of risk exemplifies a modern, adaptive security posture that organizations can implement to better protect sensitive information and resources in the cloud.