As the global administrator, how can you enable two-step verification for Azure users?

Enabling two-step verification (also known as multi-factor authentication or MFA) for Azure users can be effectively accomplished through the creation of an Azure AD conditional access policy.

When a conditional access policy is set up, it allows you to define specific conditions under which various security requirements can be enforced, including the requirement for users to provide additional verification steps when accessing certain applications or resources. This capability is particularly useful in enhancing security by ensuring that only authorized users can access sensitive data, thus significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

This approach not only supports compliance and security best practices but also integrates smoothly with other Azure services and applications. By utilizing Azure AD conditional access, you can customize the experience for different user groups, applying MFA based on the risk profile of the sign-in or the sensitivity of the resources being accessed.

The other options do provide valuable features in Azure but do not specifically enable two-step verification for all users in a straightforward manner. For instance, Azure AD Privileged Identity Management is focused on managing privileged access and does not inherently enforce MFA across all user accounts. Azure AD Connect is primarily used for synchronizing on-premises directories with Azure AD and does not involve authentication requirements. Lastly, configuring a playbook in Azure Security Center is more related to