Introduction to Identity Management and Conditional Access in AVD

As remote and hybrid work continue to redefine modern business, the need for secure and seamless access to corporate resources has never been greater. Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) offers organizations a powerful platform to deliver virtual desktops and applications from the cloud. Yet, the real strength of AVD lies in how identities are managed and access is controlled. In this video, we explore the critical role of Azure Identity Management in AVD and how Azure Conditional Access in AVD protects your environment from evolving security threats while keeping user experiences smooth and productive.

This session goes beyond the basics by showing you exactly how to configure, implement, and monitor policies that enforce security without creating unnecessary friction for users. From hybrid identity setups to passwordless authentication and role-based access controls, you will learn how to design an environment that balances flexibility with enterprise-grade protection. By the end of this video, you will understand how to apply Azure Implementing Conditional Access in AVD strategies that safeguard data while enabling the freedom of work from anywhere.

What You Will Learn in This Video

In this video, you will gain practical insights into:

1. How Azure Active Directory powers identity management in AVD and supports hybrid identity scenarios.
2. Key authentication methods including MFA, Windows Hello for Business, and FIDO2 for secure sign-ins.
3. How to configure and enforce Azure Conditional Access in AVD policies based on risk, location, and device compliance.
4. Step-by-step guidance on Azure Implementing Conditional Access in AVD with named locations, policy assignments, and device requirements.
5. Techniques for Azure AVD Monitoring and Troubleshooting Identity & Access, including the use of sign-in logs, Conditional Access reports, and audit logs.
6. Proven Azure AVD Best Practices for securing environments, adopting least privilege, testing policies safely, and maintaining compliance over time.

Moving Forward

By the end of this session, you will have a solid framework for managing identity and securing access within your AVD environment. But identity and security are only one piece of the puzzle. In the next video of this series, Best Practices for User Experience Optimization in AVD, we will explore strategies to enhance performance, optimize sessions, and deliver the smoothest possible desktop experience for your users.