Behaviors

The Zero Trust Security → Behaviors screen lets you define dynamic conditions that detect suspicious, risky, or non-compliant activity across your organization. These behaviors are not standalone actions—they act as conditions that can be reused across multiple Sign-In Policies.

They help you enforce adaptive access decisions based on context such as:

  • Device risk
  • User behavior
  • Sign-in patterns
  • IP reputation
  • Recent history

📍 To access this screen, go to Zero Trust Security → Behaviors


Each Behavior Type represents a category of detection logic. Within each type:

  • A default behavior is provided by the system (read-only)
  • You can create multiple custom behaviors with your own thresholds or filters

Each behavior includes a ••• where you can:

Behavior TypeOptions
DefaultView or Duplicate
CustomView, Edit, Duplicate, or Delete

This allows you to use system-provided templates or customize logic to match your organization's risk model.

Create a New Custom Behavior

lick Create Behavior to open the configuration modal. You’ll be asked to:

  • Name your behavior
  • Select a Behavior Type
  • Configure type-specific options (varies by type)

Once created, behaviors become available as conditions when building Sign-In ****Policies.


Available Behavior Types

TypeWhat It Detects
New DeviceSign-ins from previously unseen devices
Out of RadiusLocation-based anomalies outside past proximity
New CountrySign-ins from countries not seen in recent history
Impossible TravelImprobable travel speeds between sign-in locations
Last Sign-In DateLong periods of account inactivity
Untrusted IPRisky or anonymous IP addresses (VPN, proxy, abuse)
Breached EmailEmail address found in public breach data
Consecutive Failures – Same AccountRepeated failed logins to one account
Consecutive Failures – Any AccountFailed logins across multiple accounts
Device Posture CheckWhether a device passed or failed posture validation (User Sign-In policies only)

Using Behaviors in Sign-In Policies

Once created, behaviors can be added as conditions to any Sign-In Policy—enabling dynamic access control based on context.

During sign-in or access evaluation:

  • The system checks whether any behaviors in the policy are triggered
  • If so, it applies the defined policy action (e.g., Deny, Require MFA, Block IP)

Example Policy Condition:

“Allow access only if the device is trusted, and the IP is not untrusted.”

This adaptive model replaces static rules with real-time, context-aware security enforcement.

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