Authara247

Your MFA Policies Are Configured. But Are They Actually Working?

Authara247 validates that Conditional Access and MFA enforcement actually occur on every interactive sign-in — not just that policies exist. A policy screenshot proves intent. Authara247 proves enforcement.

Works with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). Deploys in minutes.

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Conditional Access results drift just like your server closet wiring.

Configured doesn't mean enforced. Drift happens.

Access controls are validated at setup, then assumed to stay enforced. In reality, exceptions, policy changes, role assignments, and day-to-day administration create gaps that are invisible from policy screenshots alone.

Temporary exceptions become permanent gaps

A contractor needs access, a device can't enroll — a workaround is created. These temporary solutions can quietly persist until a compromise occurs.

Policy changes accumulate without review

Multiple people update policies or group memberships over time. Not everyone knows these groups affect MFA enforcement — and changes inadvertently create exposure.

Privileged access outpaces protection

Privileged access expands across teams, but Conditional Access protections for those roles are not tightened at the same pace.

No way to verify sign-in outcomes at scale

Entra ID logs are raw data — not insight. Without continuous analysis, enforcement gaps stay invisible until an incident or audit surfaces them.

Outcome-based validation — not just policy review.

Authara247 focuses on whether the intended protection actually occurred, not just whether a policy appears to be configured correctly.

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Monitor

Ingests every interactive sign-in record, 24/7

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Evaluate

Whether MFA and device protections were actually enforced

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Report

Surface exceptions and generate audit-ready documentation

Deploys in under 10 minutes — no agents, no software installs
Works with your existing exception policies — adds oversight, not rigidity
Detects drift, exceptions, and enforcement gaps
Comprehensive reporting to support documentation requirements

What you gain

Prove enforcement

Evidence that MFA and Conditional Access controls are working in practice — not just represented by configuration screenshots.

Surface blind spots

Authara247 reveals hidden exceptions, drift, and coverage gaps caused by policy updates, membership changes, and misconfigurations.

Support audits and insurance

Timestamped, outcome-based documentation for compliance reviews, cyber insurance validation, and frameworks like CMMC, SOC 2, and HIPAA.

Reduce manual effort

Replace hours of manual sign-in log review with automated, continuous monitoring and executive-ready PDF reporting.

Deploy without risk

Read-only access, no policy modifications, no agents to install. Works with your existing exception policies — adds oversight, not rigidity.

The audit question you need to answer with confidence.

When a cyber insurance carrier questions whether a compromised account was protected by the MFA you said was enforced on “all accounts,” Authara247 provides the documentation to validate whether MFA or MFA with known device was enforced on every sign-in.

  • Executive summary with risk highlights
  • Exceptions and drift detail — not just raw logs
  • Timestamped evidence trail for compliance reviews
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Known Device Access (KDA)

Add a device-trust layer to your access security — without the complexity and licensing cost of Microsoft Intune.

Tri-factor security

Something you know, something you have, and an authorized device — without MDM enrollment or Intune licensing.

Simple deployment

Enforced through a single Conditional Access policy. No agents, no complex device management infrastructure.

Blocks unknown devices

Even if an attacker has stolen credentials and passed MFA, they are blocked if they aren't on a registered device.

Built for how teams actually operate

IT & Security Teams

Clearer visibility into drift, exception hygiene, and control effectiveness over time.

Compliance & Risk

Defensible evidence for audits, cyber insurance validation, and regulatory requirements.

Leadership

Confidence that access controls match organizational risk posture — without relying on assumptions.

MSPs & MSSPs

Multi-tenant monitoring with partner-ready reporting across all managed environments.

Service Options

Basic

  • Continuous monitoring of every Microsoft 365 interactive sign-in
  • Evaluation against configured Conditional Access standards
  • Exception support for Enrollment group only
  • Executive-ready PDF compliance reports
  • Great if you are 100% MFA with NO exceptions

Professional

  • Everything in Basic
  • Basic exception handling — exclude by IP address, Application, or User
  • Limit sign-in compliance checks to specific users
  • Known Device Access (KDA) support included

Enterprise

  • Everything in Professional
  • Advanced stacking exceptions — e.g., exclude a specific App from a specific IP
  • Complex, layered exception logic for granular policy control
  • Known Device Access (KDA) support included
  • AI Analysis of your sign-in data *Coming Soon

Frequently asked questions

What does Authara247 actually monitor?
Authara247 analyzes Microsoft 365 interactive sign-ins to verify whether MFA or MFA-plus-authorized-device requirements were successfully enforced for each sign-in. It surfaces exceptions created by policy changes, group membership changes, new applications, or temporary access accommodations.
How is this different from reviewing Conditional Access policies directly?
Policy reviews show you what should happen. Authara247 shows you what actually happened. It validates sign-in outcomes — whether MFA or device requirements were actually enforced for each sign-in — rather than assuming the policy design still behaves as intended.
Does Authara247 make changes to my Conditional Access policies?
No. Authara247 monitors the outcomes of your policies. It does not fix, rewrite, or update your Conditional Access policies. It provides visibility and transparency so your team can make informed decisions with confidence. KDA support will add one policy.
What does deployment require?
Authara247 connects via Microsoft Graph API. Deploy the Authara247 app in your Entra ID tenant — no agents, no software installs. Typical deployment takes under 10 minutes and monitoring begins almost immediately.
How does Authara247 help with compliance and cyber insurance?
Authara247 provides evidence that sign-in protections are actually enforced — not just represented by configuration screenshots. This helps you support audits, compliance reviews (CMMC, SOC 2, HIPAA), and cyber insurance validation with timestamped, outcome-based documentation.
What is Known Device Access (KDA)?
KDA enables authorized-device enforcement without requiring Microsoft Intune. It adds a device-trust layer — tri-factor authentication (something you know, something you have, and an authorized device) — through a single Conditional Access policy. Even if an attacker has stolen credentials and passed MFA, they're blocked if they aren't on a registered device. Available with Professional and Enterprise tiers.
What is Conditional Access Drift?
Conditional Access is what enforces MFA in Microsoft 365. Drift occurs when exceptions, role changes, application growth, and day-to-day administrative decisions quietly erode MFA and device-based protections over time. It's rarely a single event — it's a gradual weakening that stays invisible until an incident or audit surfaces it.

Stop assuming your access policies work.
Start proving it.

See how Authara247 gives your team confidence that MFA and Conditional Access controls are actually enforced.

B9 Security — Authara247

Authara247 w/ KDA enables tri-factor authentication without Intune

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Three Layers of Protection
Authara247 helps ensure only the right person on the right device gets in.
It validates the actual sign-in outcome — not just the policy you intended to enforce.
Access policies configured to verify sign-ins three ways
All three must pass — or access is denied
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Password
Something you know — your unique credential
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MFA Code
Something you have — a one-time code from your authenticator
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Known Device
A device enrolled or registered in your org's Entra ID
What happens without a known device?
Even with a compromised password and MFA code...
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Attacker
✔ Has password
✔ Has MFA code
✘ Device not authorized
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Access Denied
Without a trusted device, the attacker is stopped — even with valid credentials and MFA.
Tri-factor security without the Intune rollout
Authara247 with KDA verifies password, MFA, and known-device access without the cost, delay, and complexity of deploying Intune.
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No Intune Required
Use Entra ID device trust without a large deployment project.
Tri-Factor Verified
Confirm the user, MFA step, and authorized device at sign-in.
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Outcome-Based Validation
Verify the actual result, not just the configured policy.
Deploy faster. Prove enforcement.
Implemented in days, not weeks or months — while continuing to validate that MFA and device-based access are actually working.
Authara247 works with Microsoft Entra ID P1 — no Intune required.
Authara247 also supports Intune deployments, and doesn't hinder future Intune deployments when Intune functionality is needed.
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