Microsoft Rolls Out Mandatory MFA for Azure by October in Phases

Aug 20, 2024, 10:15 AM

Microsoft has announced the implementation of mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for its Azure sign-in process. This move comes in response to a recent cyberattack on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, which resulted in a multi-hour outage. The new security measure aims to protect user data and identity, following a year of disruptive attacks. Microsoft plans to roll out this requirement in phases, starting with users of the Azure portal, Microsoft Entra administration center, and Intune admin center, who will need to adopt MFA by October.