Microsoft Announces Mandatory MFA for Azure

August 19, 2024 at 09:43AM Microsoft is ramping up account protection in Azure with mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) starting in October. This move aims to enhance security and will gradually apply to all tenants. Microsoft is notifying customers in advance and offers various MFA options. The tech giant emphasizes the effectiveness of MFA in preventing … Read more

Microsoft: Enable MFA or lose access to admin portals in October

August 16, 2024 at 03:11PM Microsoft urged Entra global admins to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for their tenants by October 15 to enhance security and protect against phishing and hijacking attempts. Admins can delay MFA enforcement until April 15, 2025, but it’s advised to set up MFA now to secure cloud resources. MFA will gradually … Read more